Early Bird Shootout 17/18 at Capitol, Part 2

Part two of our series talks about other teams NOT found in the top division that are still playing at Capitol Sports Center on Sunday in Plainfield. Regularly, recruiting coaches will have their list of kids they want to watch, but then wander the courts to see what else is available or worth the watch. Here are six athletes that have earned the right to be seen an extra time.    Playing middle full time for her high school team, Callie probably projects as a right side because of her size. No matter what position you see her playing in, Miss Bruder is a hard-swinging attacker that has athleticism enough to defend from pin to pin. I'd like to see a few more things she can do as an attacker, as the limited footage and evaluations I have of her are two-footed attacks in the middle. In short, Callie is an under-the-radar recruit that can play multiple positions in the front row for a small school at the next level.     Known more for her defense than anything, Kaelynn can do a little of everything on the court, from attacking to floor defense to having a tough serve. Yes, her passing is more advanced than the rest of her game at this time, but has the ability to play a little front row in a pinch. I'm looking forward to seeing her play this weekend and find out what else we need to know about her moving forward.     Another NCISVBC product, Maya has all of the shots in the book and should be a nice addition as a small-school outside hitter. Instead of using brute force, Miss Thomas likes having shot-making abilities, and thrives on out-of-system plays to force the defense out of their comfort zones. I'd like to see a bit more floor defense, as her future collegiate aspirations might depend on her passing and serve receive abilities.     In the tri-state pocket of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, Alex sees a little of everything when it comes to training, club scheduling and all things volleyball. Listed as a right side for NKYVC's 17-3 squad, I see her as more of a six-rotation outside for a small school at the next level. Her high and hard attack scores points regularly, she's ready to do the dirty work on floor defense, and is seemingly always in the right spot. Being surrounded by Cincy-area players during club season is a great way to find out what she's really made of going forward.     Springy and quick, Lilah is definitely an outside for the next level, even though she lists "MB" as one of her positions on Hudl. I like the fearlessness of her swing, which couples nicely with her relentlessness on the floor. At this size, which a lot of Indiana outsides are, you need to set yourself apart from the others. Miss Klei does so with that arm swing and ability to score points with her aggression.     The biggest in today's edition, Macyn has the size and the ability to be a middle at the next level, albeit for a smaller school. Her length allows her to close blocks when her legs don't get her there, but once she's there, blocking becomes second nature to her. I'd like to see a little more attacking and upper body usage on the attack, so maybe this weekend will show what she's capable of after a rough season this past fall.

Part two of our series talks about other teams NOT found in the top division that are still playing at Capitol Sports Center on Sunday in Plainfield. Regularly, recruiting coaches will have their list of kids they want to watch, but then wander the courts to see what else is available or worth the watch. Here are six athletes that have earned the right to be seen an extra time.