2024 Stock Up Showcase: 2027 Player Evaluations (Part 6)

<!-- 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 have been going through all the prospects throughout the week with a series of player evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's wrap up our coverage with the collection of players in Part 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586767' first='Charley' last='Romeo'], OH Northville/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":585534,"width":"210px","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/5/2024/08/142-Charley-Romeo.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-585534" style="width:210px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='586767' first='Charley' last='Romeo']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Romeo did some good things from both pins and looks like a player that will give her teams a lot of offensive flexibility. She takes a good approach to the net and gets a nice vertical reach to play above the block. I also liked what I saw from Romeo from the service line, as she had good power and location.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='540346' first='Dallas' last='Tolbert'], RS Roeper/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tolbert brought a lot of energy and hustle to the court on Sunday. She was putting her all into each opportunity she got. Standing 5'5”, Tolbert faced some tough challenges against larger hitters and blockers, but she took the challenges head on. She didn't always succeed, but that didn't prevent her from bringing the same competitive fire the next time around. Her resiliency was a big strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454359' first='Elise' last='Biermann'], OH Eisenhower/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This prospect is now listed at 5'11” and she can play really long at the net. Biermann looked comfortable taking swings from anywhere on the court and her back-row attempts were among the best at the showcase. At the net, Biermann was able to dial up the intensity to another level. She has a fast swing that can challenge the best defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586771' first='Julia' last='Graebner'], MH Lake Orion/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another middle with a long wingspan, Graebner did a good job of timing up her blocks to slow down attacks from her peers. Offensively, Graebner showed good control. When sets weren't where she needed them, she could still put on an out-of-system swing that challenged passers. When she got the chance to uncork on the ball, she did so with emphasis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442968' first='Amelia' last='Vogelheim'], DS/L Brighton/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A poised defender, Vogelheim was among the top passers at the showcase on Sunday. She had great control of the ball and looked locked in at all times. Her footwork, combined with her focus, allowed her to dig up some big swings and her serve receive was always at a high level. She's definitely playing more like a senior than an upcoming sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523905' first='Madisyn' last='Bowman'], MH/OH Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":585539,"width":"192px","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/5/2024/08/147-Madisyn-Bowman.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-585539" style="width:192px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='523905' first='Madisyn' last='Bowman']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'2” hitter has the potential to take over a court when she gets into a groove. She can play over the top of the ball and bring it down suddenly. Her power is definitely a strength, but she showed good court awareness and quickness to make a good play on a bad set. Bowman is also a big problem for opponents with her blocking. She's resilient with her effort to stuff hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586781' first='Tessa' last='Bordogna'], OH Notre Dame Prep/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bordogna was a smart player that did a good job of adjusting her attacks on the fly. She stayed within herself to sneak the ball to open spaces by reading blockers. Her defensive play showed a lot of promise as well, as she reads the hitters well to know where to position herself. If she can find a next level of intensity, she's going to make big strides as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='443000' first='Samantha' last='Monroe'], MH Marian/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='443000' first='Samantha' last='Monroe'] is a 6'1” middle that is driven to make a name for herself. She wants to show she can be a primary middle and there is a lot of potential in her game. She's got a big windup, but the ball flies off her hand. Monroe also has good footwork, able to get in smooth slides and put the ball away from the pins. She's already added layers to her defensive play, so look for her to keep making big gains on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442993' first='Madison' last='Monroe'], DS/L Marian/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monroe is a player with a lot of big-match experience already to her credit and that has led her to being a very composed defender that anticipates the play well. Her technique is among the best of her class and that has her making smooth passes that look pretty routine, even when they are quite challenging. Monroe also has a nice feed to hitters when out-of-system, and her serve comes at you fast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442978' first='Eleanor' last='Williams'], RS Romeo/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top left-handed power arms in the showcase, Williams can put the ball away at a high rate. Coming through with her strong left-handed swing posed an added challenge to blockers. Williams also has a lot of explosion off the court and can climb the ladder to put the ball to the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->