Who Exploded Onto My Radar During Session 1 of the Top 250 Expo?

One of the best parts of Top 250 Expos is when athletes jump onto our radar. That is especially true for the younger classes, who haven't had as much time to watch play yet. Session 1 of the Top 250 Expo had a lot of new names for me, and I want to talk about some of them in this article.    Julia is a pin hitter who caught my eye early in the Expo. She had great ball control in the back row and was a really solid defender. Julia was also talented offensively. Her massive vertical and consistent contact on the ball allowed her to place the ball with pace in great spots. She swung on both pins and out of the back row. I was impressed with her versatility and ability to play nearly anywhere on the court.     Finnley stood out to me numerous times throughout the Expo. Her passing was superb. She definitely made a positive impact on offense as well. She made my noes app as an outside hitter - her vertical and physicality on the court are impressive. Finnley's passing truly sets her apart from the crowd, though. She had great ball control and was quick across the court.     Norah absolutely exploded onto my radar at the Expo. She was a high-flying pin who soared on offense. She really impressed me with her speed in transition and her ability to take multiple jumps and execute consistently within the same play. She never hit the same spot twice in a row and had a high contact point. Norah also had a keen eye for blocking and got numerous great touches that slowed down hits for her defense.     Jillian was scrappy and all over the court. She never missed a beat and was fun to watch in coverage. Jillian's speed and court awareness helped her get great touches on the ball, and she worked hard on every single play. She had so much energy on the court and was relentless. It was not only fun to watch but was also impressive to see as a scout. Jillian is a player with a lot of potential and one who can make a huge difference.     Charlotte stood out to me primarily during the gameplay portion of the Expo. The way she ran the court was impressive. Despite never having played with most of the athletes, she was a clear leader. Charlotte also made smart decisions, showed her high volleyball IQ, and spread her offense well. Her technical skills were solid as well.     Brooke was a standout player at the Expo. My first notes on her were during warmups, where she stood out to me with how well-rounded yet aggressive she was. During positional work, Brooke proved her discipline and technical skills and then applied them during gameplay. She is the whole package as a middle - a true athlete who can block and swing consistently and rarely makes errors.     Kensley first stood out to me with her powerful and consistent serve. She was taking rips on the ball during warm-ups and serve and pass work. She was also an impact player in gameplay with her smart and consistent offense and overall solid passing. Kensley is the type of athlete who is just solid in every aspect of the game. She is a 6-rotation type player who was positively impacting nearly every play she was a part of.     Marley was impressive with her fundamentals and clean play at the Expo. She was fearless on the court and dug up some really tough and powerful swings. Her ball control stood out, and she was always willing to step into a drill to get more reps. I loved Marley's energy on the court and her drive.

One of the best parts of Top 250 Expos is when athletes jump onto our radar. That is especially true for the younger classes, who haven't had as much time to watch play yet. Session 1 of the Top 250 Expo had a lot of new names for me, and I want to talk about some of them in this article.