Unranked Unicorns: Four Unranked Talents From Day One Of Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finding new talent is still my favorite part of being a scout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On August 31, I scouted prep action in Wabaunsee at an eight-team tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are four unranked prospects I was impressed with during the event. Prep Dig Player Profiles have been created for all four, and they will be added to the rankings when they are next updated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players can claim their profiles at no cost by clicking on the following link and typing in their names. <a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/">https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players can then add and change team information, contact information, and add video of themselves competing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enjoy the first edition of a new scouting series “Unranked Unicorns.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='618488' first='Izzy' last='Wright']</strong>, 5'3”, DS/L, Wabaunsee, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright is a nifty libero who is tough as nails. In one set of action that I watched, she had five digs and six serve receptions. She made solid first passes and is a quality leader on a young Charger squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='618489' first='Abi' last='Garcia']</strong>, 5'8”, MB/RS, Sacred Heart, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garica was a well-rounded athlete who caught my eye. She played better defense than I expected from her. She collected 10 serve receptions, three digs, and two kills in a two-set loss to Northeast Kansas Homeschool in the Knights' first match of the season. She is young and raw, but she has natural athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='618490' first='Mia' last='Vinson']</strong>, 5'9”, OH, Heritage Christian Academy, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending Class 3A State Champion roster was gutted by graduation. Vinson is a multi-skilled athlete who will try to help guide the Chargers back to the state tournament in Hutchinson. She was a stat monster in the one set I saw her play racking up four kills, five digs, and five serve receptions. She has a high Volleyball IQ and could be a solid college prospect when all is said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='618491' first='Lila' last='Sterbenz']</strong>, 5'6”, S, Northeast Kansas Homeschool, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sterbenz was an interesting athlete to watch. She is a physical setter who moves well and can do a lot on the court. She has a nice serve and did a good job sitting. She elevates well and has a nice tip game. She could be a future leader for the Nighthawks club which is very young.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->