Minnesota Top 250 Expo: Pins to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are just days away from hosting our 2024 Top 250 Expo's across the country. Our Minnesota showcase will be held at the M1 Volleyball Center in two sessions from 9:00am-3:00pm in Bloomington. In this article, we are going to be previewing a few players who have signed up already. Over the course of the next week, we are going to continue to provide coverage of the showcase before, during, and after it takes place. Without further delay, here are a few pin hitters who you should keep an eye out for at the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["442745"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b2f0e325e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan is a 5'9" outside hitter in the 2025 class. She attends Blaine High School and plays club for Minnesota Select. Alstrup is a versatile competitor who displays high energy, grit, and determination. Her consistency and ability to effectively communicate with her setters sets her apart from other pins. We are so excited to watch her compete at the Expo and she is definitely a player that you should keep on your radar!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["492607"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b2f0e32682"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just a Sophomore, Harlow has already made a huge impact this fall season for Duluth East. Hartwick tallied over 250 kills across the span of 28 match, 14 of which she reached 10+ kills. Her ability to be a weapon not only at the net, but also in the back row sets her apart from others. I have no doubt that Harlow's heavy arm and aggressive swing will take her places, and we are excited to see what she will bring to the Expo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584824"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b2f0e32707"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor had a breakthrough season this fall for Cretin Derham-Hall, contributing to the team in every way! Her confidence to step in and take a hard swing at a ball, as well as her smart placement makes a her threat at the net. Williams uses every inch of her height to her advantage on either pin, and also plays some scrappy defense as well! We can't wait to see Taylor kill it on the court at the Expo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["462870"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b2f0e3278c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='462870' first='Emma' last='Thein'] is just an all around impressive volleyball player. She will always find a way to put the ball down when her team needs her most. Thein's ability to see the court is one like no other, and her consistency in the back row is just as impressive as her ability to pound the ball! Her passion and leadership led [program_tooltip program_id='430438' first='Maccray' last=''] to an overall 21-11 record this past season. Overall just a stand out 6 rotation player who you should most definitely keep on your radar!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->