2027/2028 Standouts at the Adidas Bluegrass Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the best teams in Arkansas traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the Adidas Bluegrass Tournament. With Arkansas teams playing in nearly all divisions across the tournament, Several athletes stood out from the rest. This players led their teams to victories over strong competition this weekend in Louisville. Let's break down what made these players game changers for their teams and how they can take over any match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='566871' first='Tristen' last='Hamilton']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='750224' first='Caroline' last='Stallbaumer']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='749837' first='Evelyn' last='Venters']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='750475' first='Londyn' last='Jackson']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='749872' first='Eva' last='McPike']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566871"],"_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-67ccc873a30e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamilton scores many points by swinging around the block. Her hard driven line shots are very consistent and hard to defend. Hamilton's line shots give her Ozark Juniors team many points. Hamilton also will swing sharp cross where there are no defenders at. Hamilton is an all around impressive player that can score many points from hitting or shutting down the opposing attackers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750224"],"_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-67ccc873a3145"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stallbaumer is a very impressive middle blocker especially for her age. Stallbaumer is already 6'1 at 15 which gives her the advantage of being at a much higher contact point than most other teams. Her ability to swing around the block or tool the block creates many scoring opportunities for her team. Stallbaumer runs many different plays out of the middle constantly beating the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749837"],"_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-67ccc873a3189"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Venters is a very quick and explosive middle blocker. The opposing teams blocks have no match on her strong arm swing as she can rip straight through the block. Venters has a strong snap on the ball and finds the court very well. Venters almost always scores a point for her team when she gets set the ball. Venters being 6'1 also makes her a huge blocking threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750475"],"_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-67ccc873a31c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson typically plays right side for her Ozark Juniors team. Her thumb attack attacks to the sharp cross are very strong and highly effective to scoring points. Jackson is not one of the most tall front row players out there, but she has a high vertical and is highly impressive at shutting down the opposing attackers with her blocks. Jackson is well at finding the gaps between the block and punishing them for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749872"],"_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-67ccc873a3206"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McPike brings a lot of energy to her Ozark Juniors team. Her lightning fast reflexes lets her make some very highly impressive plays. McPike has a great volleyball IQ and reads opposing teams hitters very well. She also is great at adjusting her positioning based on the block and the attackers. McPike is very consistent in serve receive. She also sets great out of system balls to her pin attackers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->