Nebraska’s Breakout 15 USA Performers at NLQ #2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had quite a trio of Great Plains contenders at NLQ #2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite, Premier Nebraska 15 Black, and Nebraska Elite 15 Prime battled in a stacked, talented 15 USA division in Minneapolis. We've just covered [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']'s big runner-up triumph in our latest edition of the Nebraska Bid Tracker. This is our chance to dive deeper into this division's breakout performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which players stepped up among this 15 USA trio? We have a few picks to discuss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["702898"],"_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-67e20b83732ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We mentioned that [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite gets its standout athletes from various locales, including small towns. Luebbe carries the banner for Aurora High School and has added another weapon in 15 Elite's arsenal on the right side. This dynamic hitter has embraced her recent reps at opposite and produced several clutch kills en route to a bid-earning breakthrough. Luebbe adjusts to sets well and knows when to lean on her off-speed shots. She is also a wicked wing blocker who gave opposing teams trouble throughout the weekend. All this culminated in a GJNC-worthy weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["571950"],"_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-67e20b837332c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hunnicutt has distinguished herself among a deep cast of setters for [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite. She can come off the bench and establish instant connections with all three hitters in the frontcourt. This Nebraska Christian standout was also a match-altering server at NLQ, delivering several key aces during 15 Elite's long winning streak. [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] has pulled in exceptional setters from Nebraska Christian before, and they've done it again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='774597' first='Reese' last='Pedersen']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln Standing Bear","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e20b83733c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] has no shortage of defensive depth in the Class of 2028. Pedersen turned the tides in many of 15 Elite's physical battles, allowing her team to withstand long, grueling rallies. Of course, this Lincoln Standing Bear freshman will also pass dimes to set her team up for first-ball success. Pedersen's grit is a microcosm of 15 Elite's NLQ journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='774625' first='Ella' last='Mitchell']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Nebraska Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e20b8373453"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We had a tough time deciding which position to attribute to Mitchell. She does everything. This versatile athlete runs a precise offense out of the back row for Nebraska Elite 15 Prime, but this is just the start of Mitchell's influence. She morphs into a dominant attacker in her frontcourt rotations, giving 15 Prime a go-to weapon at the net. Mitchell can hit out of the middle or on the right to add another layer to her multi-faceted game. This Nebraska Elite squad has a clear leader who stepped up mightily in Minneapolis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575219"],"_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-67e20b837349d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamotte-Protic first entered the spotlight by competing in one of last year's Prep Dig Circuit events. This Skutt Catholic freshman is an ideal fit for the L2 position, as she can employ every skill imaginable in all six rotations. Lamotte-Protic is stout in serve-receive and can go pass-to-attack in her front-row rotations. 15 Prime also likes to bring this outside hitter into the middle for a '2' ball, allowing Lamotte-Protic to vary her shots against an unbalanced block. NLQ was a step forward for many of Nebraska Elite's future all-around stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["573209"],"_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-67e20b83734e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Add another spectacular pin hitter to our feature. Frink's stock has skyrocketed while anchoring the left pin for Premier Nebraska 15 Black. Her sharp turns down the line have become a patented shot, and few teams have figured out how to stop it. 15 Black also gives Frink plenty of passing responsibilities while also allowing her to swing out of the pipe. This is a prototypical "glue" player who will keep paving the way for Premier Nebraska's Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Teagan Nielsen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Premier Nebraska","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e20b8373563"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nielsen's crosscourt heat has helped Premier Nebraska 15 Black expand its pin-to-pin distribution. We recently watched Nielsen thrive at the Nebraska Elite Classic, where she went over the top of blockers and found deep corners with great efficiency. Now, Nielsen is stepping up on national stages and providing impressive production on the right side. 15 Black has some worthy options along the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->