Captain Conan Adds Five To Coverage Club

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Captain began the month with a little bit of spring cleaning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He dusted off his club, shield, and cape to show some spring love to five athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the best day in the sports world: Opening Day in Major League Baseball, the first day of the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament, and NHL teams are making their push for the playoffs. However, before his sports-filled afternoon, the Captain decided to feature five Kansas athletes who have not seen a ton of coverage on Prep Dig.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261114"],"_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-67e566b97ade3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sims is ranked No. 40 overall by Prep Dig. To my knowledge, she is still uncommitted. She is a multi-sport talent who competes in the Long Jump during the track and field season. She finished her junior campaign with 227 kills in 99 sets played for the Lancers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515306"],"_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-67e566b97ae47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duncan is ranked No. 78 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. She played a secondary role for the Eagles last season, but she has a chance to take on more of a leadership role as a senior. She finished her junior season with 142 assists and 114 digs. She has been well-coached and is a perfect target for college programs looking to add depth as someone who can set and play a utility role if needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["551333"],"_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-67e566b97ae8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daggett is ranked No. 29 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. The Redhawks qualified for the Class 6A State Championship last season and have a couple of seniors still uncommitted whose names I have been sharing with college coaches who are still looking to add '25s. Daggett just finished her sophomore season and will now have to step up into a leadership role and become the team's top attacking target heading into next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446319"],"_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-67e566b97aec9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryan is one of those small-school athletes I will always go to bat for. I have seen her play quite a bit, although I missed her during the last prep season. She is a solid defensive player whose skills are best suited as a back-row only athlete. She has a nice serve and plays with enthusiasm every time she steps onto a court. She should be a target of local programs like Benedictine, St. Mary, and Highland Community College. She could also be a great steal for Western Kansas JUCO's looking to import an athlete from the eastern side of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["518358"],"_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-67e566b97af05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andrews is one of two freshmen who played significant roles on a young Lansing squad last fall. She was the primary setter for the Lions but also has the skills to serve as an attacker. Andrews led Lansing with 724 assists over 80 sets played. She also recorded 233 digs and 27 kills. She understands the game and is a quiet leader on the court. She has a bright future ahead of her. Andrews is ranked No. 26 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->