2027 Prospects to Watch This Weekend!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Puget Sound and CEVA Regions have Power Leagues this weekend, and the athletes we feature here will all be competing. The class of 2027 prospects move into this club season after a second season of school ball; the grind of the long back-to-back seasons should be less of a challenge this time around. Expect these standouts to show out this weekend; get out and catch some volleyball in person!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["511328"],"_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-679d95fa96489"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barrett is a multi-sport athlete with a physical presence that shows up on the court. She throws herself around defensively to keep rallies alive, and her speed and aggressiveness help her rip balls for kills from the pin. Barrett and her Puyallup Juniors team are competing in the top pool at the PSR Power League, expect the Emerald Ridge outside to be front and center in the action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["501654"],"_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-679d95fa964f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neyens plays for Space Needle 16 Blitz, and the 5'10" attacker from Stanwood has been terminating from both pins early on. She looks extremely comfortable on the right side, her strength as a blocker makes it tough on opposing outsides, and she has a nice feel for scoring with her heavy swing or a nice roll shot she has developed. Neyens can rack up kills in bunches; Space Needle setters work hard to find her in favorable matchups along the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20338920/6783b828b854fc2aadc994d0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679d95fa966b6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["574139"],"_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-679d95fa96704"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker and her Excel 16 Lux squad will compete in the CEVA Open Power League this weekend. The Ridgefield sophomore is a versatile prospect who can put down a critical kill or pull on the libero jersey and handle business in the back row. Walker has a whippy arm swing and targets the deep corners; she was effective as a scorer at the Colorado Challenge. She has an excellent platform and angle when passing away from her midline; her length is advantageous when Walker runs down shots and tips defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/isabelle_walker2?video=4869951"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='574139' first='Isabelle' last='Walker'] 2027 Highlights</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["501176"],"_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-679d95fa9674a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kot is a dynamic back-row defender; she has been pushing up the 2027 libero rankings and is showing why that will continue early in the club season. She can handle hard heat, is an effortless overhand setter on the second ball, and can take balls out of her area in serve receive. Kot is smooth on her feet, and she cushions her digs and passes to ensure her setter isn't pushed into the net. NPJ 16 Seattle will be playing in the top pool at the PSR Power League; Kot will be working hard to keep her squad on point defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/awm3BVH2XWA?si=Mzi2d8f27FYowybI","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/awm3BVH2XWA?si=Mzi2d8f27FYowybI </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["492274"],"_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-679d95fa96794"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Urbanozo packs a lot of game into every match, she can do everything you want as a setter and is also a high-level defender who can take a swing from the pin and the pipe. She is an effective blocker; her strong hands and excellent timing make up for any height difference she has to battle against. Urbanozo runs a fast-tempo offense, speeding things up with her jump setting and ability to send sets pin-to-pin quickly and accurately. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/hBUV6Yvmehk?si=TLEHBPi3mZA7qbUF","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/hBUV6Yvmehk?si=TLEHBPi3mZA7qbUF </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->