Five Uncommitted Prospects from Premier Academy

Mike Bryant December 8, 2024 @ 03:51 PM

Premier Academy has been a longstanding club in the Toledo area with a tradition of success and many seasons of offering several next-level prospects. As they get set to compete through a schedule that includes some of JVA's top events, here is a look at some uncommitted prospects from the 2025 and 2026 classes.   CLASS of 2025   [player_tooltip player_id='758012' first='Lila' last='Krall'] - 6'1 | RS/OH At 6'1, Krall has good athleticism and a high contact point to score from both sides of the court. She was one of Bellevue's key threats this past fall at 2.1 k/s and a total of 169 kills. Her touch point allows her to go over or challenge the top of the block. At 2.3 blocks per match, this team high effort also showed her value on the right side as her length can put pressure on opposing outside hitters. In a club system with a more complete offensive corps around her, she should see ample opportunities to score as an opposite threat.   [player_tooltip player_id='482483' first='Trinity' last='Baldwin'] - 5'5 | S Baldwin finished her varsity career just over 1,300 total career assists for Springfield. At 5'5, she has good quickness in her movement with a good setting foundation in her high hand position and footwork to get on balance in her delivery. She controls her offense well with balanced tools in her distribution to the pins and in getting her middles into good situations. Her leadership and effort earned her a second consecutive 1st team honor in the Cardinal division of the Northern Lakes League.   [player_tooltip player_id='445133' first='Sophie' last='Burkey'] - 6'0 | OH (*pictured) With over 630 total kills in her final two varsity seasons for Perrysburg, Burkey has developed into one of the best attackers in the greater Toledo area. She added 360 digs and over 110 aces in that span as well. Earning consecutive 1st team Northern Lakes League honors in the Buckeye division, Burkey can drive the ball well at the top of her approach pattern. She builds momentum well with good lift and shows good vision and awareness of the defense in front of her to make mid-air decisions in her shots as she can score with good range.   CLASS of 2026   [player_tooltip player_id='733611' first='Brianna' last='Blair'] - 6'0 | MH Blair is an athletic middle with good physical tools and control of her arm in the air. She upgraded her impact for Whitmer this recent high school season with a career best 147 kills for a 1.7 k/s average and a .300 efficiency. Her contributions on the defensive side are noticeable as well as she offered 2.2 blocks per match. She elevates well and can swing up and over defenders as well as cut the ball with good purpose through space.   [player_tooltip player_id='733613' first='Sydney' last='Snyder'] - 6'0 | MH Snyder was the best offensive threat for Ottawa Hills this past fall at 3.5 k/s. With 264 total kills, she was efficient as a primary option at .324. She also led the team in service aces and was one of their best defenders at 5.4 d/m.Her spacing and timing helped create good opportunities for her as she can develop a big arm to swing through both directions of the court from the middle. As she can also score with touch and placement or through a power tip, she balanced her offense well with a team best 2.8 blocks per match.

Premier Academy has been a longstanding club in the Toledo area with a tradition of success and many seasons of offering several next-level prospects. As they get set to compete through a schedule that includes some of JVA's top events, here is a look at some uncommitted prospects from the 2025 and 2026 classes.