Top 250 Expo: Part 3 of 2026 Player Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 Michigan Top 250 Expo put over 100 prospects on display on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a competitive group with a lot of prospects displaying a promising future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the third and final part of our 2026 prospect evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537306' first='Annamarie' last='Myint'], DS/L Dexter/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myint is smooth in her form and delivery. She gets low to the ground on serve receive and anticipates the ball well. In the midst of a rally, Myint was good with her communication and taking control of her space in the back row. She also showed a solid serve that gave some of her peers problems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='726472' first='Emma' last='Eldred'], OH Tecumseh/Highstreet</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eldred is coming off a great prep season with Tecumseh and she showed up the Expo looking confident. Eldred is a player that adapts well to any situation and can come through with a big attack, big dig, or big serve. On top of having a great skillset, not many people are going to be able to outwork Eldred on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216201' first='Cara' last='Wolf'], DS/L GR Catholic Central/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wolf was one of the standout defenders at the Expo. She looks prepared at all times and shows laser focus in directing traffic defensively. She moves really smoothly and is able to get low to the ground to make an accurate feed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='723110' first='Payton' last='Barendsen'], OH Unity Christian/Impact</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barendsen racked up a lot of kills this fall for Unity Christian and it is easy to see why. She can finish from either pin and makes it look rather effortless at times. Barendsen doesn't need a big wind up to generate a lot of power, but she also is quick to recognize when to go offspeed. Defensively, she is a big force at the net with her blocking as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='727732' first='Larkin' last='Pham'], OH Dexter/Highstreet</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pham was locked in and focused throughout each rep. She had very active eyes that followed the play well and that allowed her to anticipate what was coming. She made good defensive plays and also was able to put home some out-of-system balls with good awareness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226877' first='Olivia' last='Beaudrie'], OH/DS SMCC/HQ</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beaudrie was a very impressive prospect in her ability to excel in all phases. Her defensive play was on point, as she made difficult digs look relatively easy. However, Beaudrie's explosiveness at the net was also eye catching. She had great power in her swing and attacked challenging lines. She also had one of the best serves at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514728' first='Brooke' last='Price'], DS/L Hudsonville/Rise Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudsonville has produced some really great defensive players over the years and Price looks like she could fit the mold. She looks very comfortable and confident on the court, especially in hectic situations. She is able to keep play going with clean passes and accurate digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='728154' first='Nikki' last='Fedewa'], MH Pewamo-Westphalia/Airstrike</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fedewa is a 6'1” middle out of the P-W program that is going to be one of the dominant players in D3 next fall. She's got a lot of spring in her step and can deliver some thunderous attacks that are difficult for any defender to deal with. Her footwork and movement got better as the Expo went along, and should continue to improve in the months ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='487242' first='Lexi' last='Cummer'], S Chelsea/Huron Valley</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cummer brought a real positive energy to the court and it was contagious. Her attitude also translated to her play, and she did a good job of going with the flow of a play and making sure she avoided errors. As the pacing picked up, Pham knew when she had to dial up the intensity and proved she could do so successfully.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ariana Malloy, S/DS Renaissance/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malloy looked a little hesitant and unsure of herself in the early stages, but gained confidence quickly with some good sets and some aggressive digs. Malloy was willing to take some lumps to make a defensive play, but she was also able to transition her mindset quickly to her setting role. She found another gear by the end of the Expo and performed at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='727484' first='Abigail' last='Roberts'], L/DS Kearsley/Arsenal</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts was a consistently accurate passer throughout the Expo. She had a good knack for attacking the ball on serve receive and also squared herself up well to attackers during scrimmage play. Roberts stayed with the play and didn't get caught flat-footed often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->