2027 Player Evaluations From Top 250 Expo: Part 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 was heavily represented at the Michigan Top 250 Expo this past Sunday in Pontiac.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>About half of the total participants came from this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the fourth part of our 2027 prospect evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490050' first='Micah' last='Harris'], DS/L South Lyon East/Club Xtreme</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris had some struggles during early parts of the Expo, but she learned from her mistakes and looked like a polish defender by the time scrimmage play came around. She was getting more square to the ball and got in better position to make a play.</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 was a little quiet and unassuming, but came out of her shell as the Expo went on. In either case, she was making some really tough digs and staying poised in the back row. She really took well to her coaching and advice from the staff, quickly applying what they told her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Isabella Jamison, OH Powers Catholic/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamison was consistent with her swing throughout the Expo. She put good contact on the ball each time and was able to make competitive swings. As she continues to find new tricks to her arsenal, it should allow her to score more often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502370' first='Sasha' last='Laramore-Josey'], S Greenhills/HaiFive</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laramore-Josey had a well-rounded game for a setter. She took a calm and collected approach to the position and stayed consistent with her locations. However, her defensive play was a highlight as well. She did a good job of backing up hitters and also being able to keep a ball in play with a tough dig.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='546049' first='Kate' last='Sulkowski'], MH South Lyon/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sulkowski was a middle that displayed all the tools you look for at the position. The 6'1” Sulkowski has good footwork, good lift off the floor, and a swing that came over the top of the ball. She is showing the ability to be one of the best at the position in this class if she continues to fine tune things.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442996' first='Melayna' last='Minyard'], S Chelsea/Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minyard did a good job of establishing quick chemistry with her hitters, especially her middles. She had a real knack of hitting a sweet spot for them. She put a nice loft on her sets to the outside and that gave her outsides a chance to showcase their power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Aubrey Heatherton, OH Brighton/Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heatherton was a composed outside that kept herself engaged offensively and defensively in each point. She has a nice swing with a slight delay in the turnovers, which allows her to confuse blockers and make late adjustments in her shot speeds and attack angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Diane Zoltowski, S Northville/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zoltowski looked like an eager prospect that was pushing to make an impact. She shook off some early nerves and settled in to making some of the best sets of her class. Zoltowski hit her locations well and did a nice job of mixing up the offense she ran to keep defenders guessing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='728136' first='Reeghan' last='Delemeester'], DS/L Milford/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delemeester looked a little apprehensive at first, but showed more intensity as the Expo went on. Once comfortable in the setting, she showed the ability to read the ball well and stay a step ahead of attackers. She had quick-twitch ability that allowed her to get under the ball when it looked sure to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Charlotte Elowsky, OH Bloomfield Hills/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elowsky has a nice, technically smooth swing. She shows some good footwork as well, being able to attack from anywhere along the net. Elowsky should continue to improve as she gets more comfortable with a faster tempo. There's still a lot of potential for her to be a high-percentage finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490374' first='Elizabeth' last='Risdon'], OH Zeeland East/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Risdon was a pretty polished player overall, as she was able to do good things in all phases of the game. She did a good job of being prepared defensively and backed up her hitters well. Offensively, her swings were steady and good generate a nice pop. I still think there's another level to her play that she can tap into.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->