Washington Top 250 Expo: Top Performing Pins!

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pin Attackers Go to Work!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Top 250 Expo in Washington was loaded with impressive talent and well-trained players from Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and British Columbia. The action was fast, fun, and competitive, and the 105 players present kept the level of play high with their skill and effort. Thank you to all the coaches and staff who helped run the event; it's appreciated!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have even more Top Performers on the pins to highlight. These athletes represent the class of 2025, 2026 and 2028. Keep watching the site and social media for more coverage of the Expo. Thank you for attending!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251052"],"_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-674d4b7769197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alo was a quick choice for a Top Performer as a pin at the Expo; coaches honed in on the Tahoma junior's energy, aggressive swings, and work ethic on the court. She has a quick arm, terrific explosion as an attacker, and has developed her all-around game significantly. Alo consistently provided players around her with positive feedback and encouragement while competing hard to win in drills and sis-on-six. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731391,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Nohea-Alo.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731391" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251050"],"_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-674d4b77691ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The All-Wesco First Team selection had a scorer's mentality at the Expo in Lynnwood; she was named a Top Performer as an OH on the strength of her lethal mix of shots and swings from the pipe and pin. Chambers knew how to find a spot to terminate, ripping kills to the angle and down the line and dropping in tips to catch defenders flat-footed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731392,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Heidi-Chambers-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731392" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["468570"],"_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-674d4b776924c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Niewiadomski is a standout six-rotation attacker; the junior from Sehome showed her ability to excel defensively, and in serve-receive, coaches raved about her steady, calm confidence on the court. The 2026 prospect has a live arm and can turn the ball down the line or find the angle; her setters at the Expo quickly realized she was a reliable and consistent scorer on the pin. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731393,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Hayden-Niewiadomski-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731393" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["573257"],"_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-674d4b77692ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ordona wowed Expo coaches with her eye-popping explosiveness, blasting rockets from the outside and showing off a steady platform in the passing game. The 2026 prospect from Seton Catholic College Prep earned a spot on the 1st team All-League squad for the 1A Trico League and looks primed for a big club season with Aspire NW. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731394,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Alyssandra-Ordona.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731394" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["726985"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":731396,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-674d4b776933e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='726985' first='Venecia' last='Watrin'], a 2026 from British Columbia, joined us for the Washington Expo. The court coaches were excited by her excellent overall skill level and quickness on the outside. Watrin has terrific technique as a defender and passer and was solid in every drill thrown her way. Her ball control was outstanding, and she delivered on the pin, mixing in shots and attacking the edge of the block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731395,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Venecia-Waterin.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731395" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["328292"],"_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-674d4b7769386"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swapp was singled out for Top Performer recognition after she dipped into her bag of shots and swings to frustrate defenders in six-on-six play. The Anacortes junior has excellent length and power combined with an advanced feel for the game. The six-rotation OH knew when to create with off-speed and when to hammer away; defensively, she moved her feet and actively communicated with her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731397,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Tatum-Swapp.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731397" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["550511"],"_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-674d4b77693ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilder impressed coaches at the Expo with her explosive athleticism and even more so with the growth of her game over the past year. The Stadium junior has developed her ability to score with off-speed and create shots when she has to work out-of-system. She will have another club season to train with NPJ, and we expect Wilder to make another leap headed into her senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731398,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Quinci-Wilder.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731398" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["250397"],"_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-674d4b7769415"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitlock's refined game improves the players around her. The six-rotation senior from Burlington-Edison was a popular choice for Top Performer status. She was described as "a smooth athlete and player who can do it all for her team; every court she was on got better." Whitlock was named The Northwest Conference Player of the Year and backed it up with her outstanding play at the Expo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731399,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Mia-Whitlock-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731399" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249447"],"_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-67584e8ee89d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Archbishop Murphy senior played confidently in all phases of the game at the Expo. Coaches loved her solid passing and sound decision-making as an attacker on both pins. Gill played with a low error rate, putting pressure on defenders with accurate swings and shots. She also laced her serves into the seams, creating out-of-system attempts for the opposing teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731400,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Tatum-Gill-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731400" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725393"],"_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-67584e8ee8a22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='725393' first='Ella' last='Eberhardt'] caught the court coach's attention at the Expo; at 6'0", the 2028 prospect had a high contact point, moved with urgency in transition, and was willing to get on the floor and make plays defensively. Eberhardt is comfortable attacking the block and swinging down the line and should have an outstanding club season with SIVBC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731401,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Ella-Eberhardt-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-731401" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->