Under the Radar, Ranked, and Dynamic Attackers of Illinois 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 2025 is finishing up their junior year of high school and will be planning their summer with some volleyball camps on the books.  Some will be heading to their future colleges, others will be making the round of visits and seeing what could be a potential fit.  With covering Illinois, here are some attackers to take a look at and potentially get on campus this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288651"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I saw [player_tooltip player_id='288651' first='Kayla' last='Birmingham'] at MEQ playing for her 1st Alliance 17 Silver team and was so impressed.  Her approach to her hand contact was special where she could spring off the ground and just thump the ball.  Her arm swing is violent where she can create plenty of chaos on the other side of the net.  She is fast to the ball, well trained from her footwork to her swing, and has so many positive intangibles in her favor.  This 17 Silver team is really dangerous as well where they can knock off a lot of big teams.  She is definitely a prospect to look for during the summer live period.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac4110701"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["542364"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='542364' first='Paige' last='Tode'] is a new athlete on the 2025 Rankings where she is one where I have to say, “How did I miss her before”.  At 6'3, Tode has the length, strength, and athleticism where she has a ton of upside to her game whether it be on the outside or opposite.  Her block is imposing and she can score points with a high hand contact. She hits a really heavy ball where she can go line or cross while also mixing in a roll shot.  Being from Central Illinois, she is in the heart of the Missouri Valley, OVC, and Horizon League where I'm sure plenty of those schools would love to keep her close to home.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac4110773"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["311369"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Schulz has quite the knack for the ball as a 6'2 middle blocker for [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'].  She has the length and strength to take control at the net.  Offensively she can take it to the deep corners and is lethal attacking off of one foot.  This [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] 17 Elite team has been fun to watch this club season where they have found themselves in my day two matches of qualifiers and major tournaments. They will be heading to the Prep Dig Gauntlet at the Milwaukee Sting Center June 8-9.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac41107cd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["208086"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Petrides might be a little under the radar, but would be a steal at the next level as a middle blocker who could also play on a pin as well.  At 6'2, she has a lot of length and athleticism where she can terminate on the slide, block, and transition well to attack on a variety of tempos. She has a high contact with a quick snap where she can hit some gnarly angles.  She would fit in well with an offensive system who can run a quick tempo where shes not afraid to take the ball right out of the setter's hands.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac4110828"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["542434"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Everett is a small school standout from Southern Illinois who has played her club volleyball for Evansville United.  The attacker has a major physical presence where she can score points a variety of ways.  She can swing from the outside, middle, right side, and can terminate from the backrow as well.  What a fun athlete to watch. She has had some big highlight worthy kills in her high school and club career.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac411087c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243756"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Woodson is so smooth on the court as an outside hitter for [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17 Purple.  She is well trained with her footwork to being really fast to the ball her last two steps.  She is also able to create angles for herself to attack the open spot.  She is a six rotation player who isn't afraid to take a big rip from the backrow where she can also score points.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac41108cd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443076"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jurkovic preps at Oswego High School and plays club for Sports Performance.  The outside hitter has a really solid all around skill set where she can serve receive to score.  On the pin, she is able to hit the offspeed shot as well as swing big to score points.  She has demonstrated a high IQ of know what shot to hit and when.  She sees the court where she knows if they are covering her line to go middle back over the block or to hit the sharp cross.  She will be primed to have a big year at Oswego.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac4110922"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32564","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19376","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664fac4110f8e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->