GJNC Player Spotlight: Nebraska 15s Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's spend another day with the 15s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've documented how extensive Nebraska's presence was among GJNC's 15U divisions. That leaves us with a lot of standout athletes to cover, and we've already addressed some <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/07/gjnc-player-spotlight-nebraska-15s-setters/">savvy setters</a> from this age group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That ball-control theme persists with today's feature. Liberos are in the spotlight, and it's a group that has made big early impressions on the national scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458161"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80c93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Premier Nebraska 15 Gold leaned on a versatile group of players during its successful 2024 season. Fettin is included in that conversation, as she has proven her effectiveness at outside hitter and libero. She donned the contrasting jersey at GJNC and never wavered through 15 Gold's gauntlet of long matches. Fettin is a focal point of the team's passing formation no matter which position she's playing, allowing 15 Gold to easily shake up its starting rotations. Look for this Papio athlete to make an early impact on the Class A prep stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458164"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80cfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lottman adds to the long list of elite defenders in the [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] gym. She has a steady, reliable platform in serve receive and can dime passes from outside her midline. We've also seen Lottman's intangible skills develop in 2024, and she furthered that growth in GJNC's 15 Open division. Lottman is a vocal leader in the back row who can guide her fellow passers into the right spots and seams. Ball control remains a persistent strength that has kept 15 Elite in the Open hunt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='737370' first='Averi' last='Bridges']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Class of 2028 is ready for the spotlight. Bridges played up with [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite and compiled a late-season highlight tape that's impossible to ignore. Her quickness and defensive instincts shine through as she patrols the end line. Whether she's in the libero jersey or subbing in for a pin hitter, Bridges brings unmatched hustle to 15 Elite's backcourt. This rising freshman is already staking her claim as a can't-miss 2028 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521212"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80dde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown brings a unique perspective to Nebraska Elite 15 Revolution's back row. She has spent a lot of time at outside hitter, allowing Brown to wield her quick arm on the left side. But this Omaha Marian athlete has also thrived as a defensive specialist and is particularly comfortable in the middle-back area. Brown embraces her significant role in the passing pattern and compiled numerous quality touches at GJNC. 15 Revolution is building a core group of multi-talented stars who are bound to make another impression this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521156"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80e1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long rallies and defensive battles were a defining characteristic of Premier Nebraska 15 Black's GJNC journey. Jacobson excels in these environments and tallied several head-turning moments in Las Vegas. Not only does Jacobson anchor 15 Black's defense, but her secondary setting has also improved over the last several months. Jacobson can keep her pin hitters in rhythm through well-placed bump sets or rangy overhand sets. This club season was full of high-level competition, so Jacobson will be primed for the road ahead at Millard South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521233"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80e7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']'s defensive depth is skyrocketing. Twarling took another step forward at GJNC as VCN 15 Black earned a podium finish in the 15 Liberty division. She's a natural left-back defender who has a knack for knowing where opposing hitters are going. Twarling's improbable line digs kept 15 Black in many of its marathon rallies during last week's action. 2024 will form the foundation 15 Black's future breakthroughs, and Twarling will be in the middle of it all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499010"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80ec0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Premier Nebraska 15 Red has an impressive list of players who can command the libero position. Ferguson answered the call at GJNC and was a catalyst for the team's hot start in opening pools. Liberos aren't often the main source of "hype" for a team, but Ferguson brought plenty of on-court energy in Vegas. Her intensity also shows in the way she tracks down off-speed shots and hard-driven attacks. 15 Red's backcourt prowess ought to spark future trips to USAV Nationals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='591604' first='Addison' last='Marsh']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"South Central NE 15 Black","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6695695b80f3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Small-town Nebraska is often a hot spot for big-time defensive talent. South Central NE has been racking up several of these star liberos and can add Marsh to that list. 15 Black leaned on Marsh for various ball-control contributions, from pinpoint passing to steady setting. Marsh can also use her length to snare balls that might otherwise drift out of reach. Don't lose sight of central Nebraska's next wave of emerging liberos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->