2024 Stock Up Showcase: 2027 Player Evaluations (Part 4)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 was the most represented during Sunday's Michigan Stock Up Showcase in Pontiac.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a talented group, full of a lot of hungry players that wanted to leave a lasting impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will be going through all the prospects throughout the week with a series of player evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's keep things going with a collection of players in Part 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586779' first='Nyla' last='Fahy'], OH/DS Brandon/Revolution</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":585512,"width":"182px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/08/119-Nyla-Fahy.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-585512" style="width:182px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='586779' first='Nyla' last='Fahy']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fahy put in a lot of hustle on the floor, trying to showcase her ability to be a well-rounded player. She made some good defensive plays along the way and tracked down a few balls that were not easy to get under. As a hitter, she gauged her swings well and tried to play a mixture of speeds. This showcase should help her get a better feel for the increased tempo of play that's sure to be coming this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='583907' first='Megan' last='Baibak'], S Lutheran Westland/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baibak stands 5'4”, which makes it tough to compete at the net against the size she was up against. However, she made the taller hitters work for their points, creating some problems with her blocking and defensive play. As a setter, Baibak was able to connect well with her middles and found some consistency on the pins as the event went along.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586770' first='Judy' last='Farone'], OH Okemos/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farone took some time to find what was working for her at the net. The lengthy blockers were giving her some trouble as she was keeping the ball low in her attack. However, she picked up on that and made necessary adjustments to score on her attacks during scrimmage play. I also liked the effort Farone put into her defensive play. She went hard for every ball she could get to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586776' first='Lyla' last='Gorny'], MH/RS Troy/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gorny could really pop off the floor and that led to her being able to have some options at the net. Her vertical allowed her to deliver thunderous power if she decided to go for the home-run swing. However, if she had to adapt mid-swing, she was able to do that with relative ease. She had good awareness of where to get the ball and scored consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442971' first='Brenna' last='Mirovsky'], S/DS Oxford/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":585517,"width":"166px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/08/125-Brenna-Mirovsky.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-585517" style="width:166px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='442971' first='Brenna' last='Mirovsky']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mirovsky was one of the strong setters at the showcase. She was able to gel with her hitters quickly and find where they needed the ball to succeed. Her ability to adapt to each arm allowed her to run a quick and efficient offense during scrimmage play. She's got a lot of leadership qualities as well, which are also on display in her defensive play. She communicates well in both areas and can direct traffic with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='575013' first='Elsie' last='Hultberg'], DS/L Valley Lutheran/Five:1</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hultberg did a really good job of shaking off bad reps. In a showcase, everyone is going to have a few low points, but Hultberg didn't get down on herself and bounced back quickly. She was a strong effort-player in the back row and stayed light on her feet while staying on the move. She wasn't hesitant to take on a big attack either. Her determined play should help her grow quickly as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490033' first='Christina' last='Rosenow'], MH/OH Romeo/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot Rosenow excels in the middle, but has a skillset that could slide to the pins as well. Her footwork on her slides is impressive and leads to a highlight-reel kill more times than not. Up against a lot of athletic blockers, Rosenow did a good job of quickly adjusting to her peers and finding success with her swings. She is a player that makes the most out of each swing she gets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582308' first='Kendall' last='Michels'], S/RS Laingsburg/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michels was a little unassuming in the early stages of the showcase. She stuck to her business and went through the drills. While she wasn't making any notable errors, she was just keeping a business-like attitude. However, when the scrimmages started, Michels really came alive. Her play picked up, as did her intensity and interaction with her peers. The competition brought out the best in her and she ran a successful offense while making some advanced plays of her own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442977' first='Demi' last='McCoy'], OH Country Day/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You'd be hard pressed to find another athlete as explosive as McCoy in the showcase. Watching her get off the floor is a sight to see. No only does she get big air, but she does so in a way that leads to a powerful attack. Her explosiveness led to a lot of ‘oohs' and ‘aahs' from the prospects, as she put the ball down with tremendous force. If you give her an inch, McCoy is going to make you pay for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->