2028 Attackers on Day Two of the PNQ

<!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>These high-flying attackers caught our eye at Day Two of the second weekend of the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in Spokane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>The 15's Open and USA are in action at the Podium, and across the river, the Convention Center is home to the 15 Liberty Division. Washington players and teams are at the two sites in Downtown Spokane, with smaller groups at the Hub in Spokane Valley and Eastern Washington in Cheney. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group of attackers stood out for their teams on day two, with massive kills, sprawling digs, and gritty overall play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644553"],"_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-67de1afb34471"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roberts plays with passion and fire for RVC 15 Trent. She energizes her team with big kills from the right side and makes excellent choices when in the setter position. Roberts has strong hands that help her in all phases- she can push the ball to the pin and is a solid blocker in the front row. She has the vision of the block to work the ball to the corner or down the line, and is always ready in transition, calling for the set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["628921"],"_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-67de1afb344d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walcott is a long, lean, and skilled prospect. She is confident when hammering a rocket out of the back row and is willing to attack the block and power through it for a kill. The Issaquah freshman is playing six rotations for Sudden Impact and is holding up well defensively and in serve receive. Walcott has the frame to keep adding strength; she is one to watch moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644564"],"_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-67de1afb34520"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eggleston has outstanding size for a six-rotation outside, and the Union standout played a clean match against SIVBC 15 on day two of the PNQ. The Aspire NW prospect has solid hand contact and a high attack point; she sees the block well and knows how to find open spots on the court for a kill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-67de1afb34568"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gao and her Sudden Impact Thunder team finished 2-5 overall in the challenging Open Division, battling hard in a loaded day two pool after a 2-1 record on day one. The Lakeside sophomore was playing in a dual libero lineup with [player_tooltip player_id='450287' first='Kenzie' last='Bentosino'] versus RVC 16 Allen, and her on-point passing in serve receive helped Sudden Impact chalk up a solid 2-0 win. Gao has a positive word for her teammates whenever she is on the floor and is always willing to get on the ground and dig out a dig or cover for her squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["662554"],"_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-67de1afb345b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Meridian freshman was dealing on day two of the PNQ versus 1United 15 National. Short plays with physicality and athleticism on the pin, she can rise up and wipe a tight set off a defender's block or cut a super sharp angle swing to the 10-foot line. The 2028 prospect was taking big rips out of system against a formidable blocking team, and worked hard in serve receive and in the middle back. Short found high hands and the edge of the block to score, and played fearlessly in a tight 1-set to 2 defeat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740717"],"_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-67de465780480"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cullings has been a consistent scorer for her CPA Drew 15 team this club season. She has a strong arm on the outside, is accurate to the seams, and rips it down the line. A 2028 Ridgeline prospect, Cullings has excellent size and a strong frame. Her powerful swing is a terrific option anytime her squad needs a kill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SALT LAKE CITY SHOWDOWN SHOWCASE WEEKEND 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Are you headed to Salt Lake for the April 5th—7th Qualifier? We always have a great group of Pacific Northwest teams at the Showdown, and I will be covering the Showcase for Washington players. Michael DeLeon is the Event Director- Mike is an experienced hand from Prep Dig Texas and California. He is a fun, encouraging leader, and his events are always fast-paced and competitive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Showcase information and registration are available here: https://events.prepdig.com/e/1454/register/salt-lake-city-showdown-showcase-weekend-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the PNW players already on the list:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='571372' first='Violet' last='Dougherty'] 2028 5'10" Juanita<br>Addison Loosli 2026 5'7" Skyline<br>Madeleine Glynn 2028 5'8" West Linn<br>[player_tooltip player_id='760422' first='Jasmine' last='Geck'] 2027 5'10" Union<br>[player_tooltip player_id='531755' first='Kjersti' last='Jacobson'] 2026 5'10" Ferris<br>[player_tooltip player_id='760695' first='Kendall' last='Olsen'] 2027 5'7" Cheney<br>Heidi Presthofer 2028 5'6" Jesuit<br>[player_tooltip player_id='739971' first='Kindell' last='Day'] 2027 5'8" Lakeland<br>[player_tooltip player_id='748115' first='Chiara' last='Cooper'] 2027 5'10" Columbia River<br>[player_tooltip player_id='748319' first='Ella' last='Bennett'] 2028 5'9" Skyview<br>[player_tooltip player_id='748918' first='Ariana' last='Decker'] 2028 5'6" Camas<br>[player_tooltip player_id='720857' first='Ella' last='Wallen'] 2027 5'4" Skyview<br>Emilie LaSala 2028 5'11" Cathedral Catholic<br>[player_tooltip player_id='750289' first='Aimee' last='England'] 2028 5'1" La Center<br>Sawyer Hanley 2028 5'9" South Eugene<br>[player_tooltip player_id='755081' first='Leah' last='Rauch'] 2027 5'5" Skyview<br>Acacia Taylor 2027 6'0" Rigby<br>[player_tooltip player_id='755525' first='Kiley' last='Harris'] 2027 5'8" West Valley<br>[player_tooltip player_id='753412' first='Keira' last='Trask'] 2028 5'9" Glacier Peak<br>[player_tooltip player_id='534518' first='Alyssa' last='Box'] 2028 5'7" Glacier Peak<br>[player_tooltip player_id='534519' first='Sarah' last='Box'] 2028 5'8" Glacier Peak Jolie Warren 2027 5'9" Lakeland [player_tooltip player_id='497162' first='Teagan' last='Schroeder'] 2026 6'0" Shadle Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->