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2027 Liberos Handling Business!

2027 Liberos Handling Business!
Jesse Etter
Jesse Etter April 29, 2025 @ 08:32 PM
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Lana Villarin
Lana Villarin 5'3" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Emma Lorenzen
Emma Lorenzen 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Lusia Finau
Lusia Finau 5'3" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Madison Hickman
Madison Hickman 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Mira Acikmese
Mira Acikmese 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The gritty play of these five 2027 liberos has stood out so far this club season. These sophomore defenders have proved they can handle the heat, get on the floor to frustrate setters trying to dump, and dime passes to get the offense in the flow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["444381"],"_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-67f7420ce81d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ackimese was on point at the JVA World Challenge; the WVBA standout kept her feet moving with a split step in serve receive and dropped dimes to her setter. Her teammates show a tremendous amount of trust in her - they know they can count on Acikmese to cover tips, handle balls to the corners, and take free balls, so hitters and setters can concentrate on scoring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/lsqK2o3h3SM?si=gwbH0pUu03gHw0b-","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/lsqK2o3h3SM?si=gwbH0pUu03gHw0b- </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580819"],"_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-67f72f46d8d14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lorenzen has quick reactions and strong hands. She plays the ball overhand expertly, sending her passes high to give her setter the right trajectory to play the ball. When attackers wind up and send a rocket at her, the Skyview prospect angles her platform and absorbs the heat to keep her digs off the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25613095/68019a8f8774c103048b40b4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681171b84ab1b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510765"],"_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-67f7420ce827f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hickman was all over opposing teams' attackers in tip and off-speed coverage during the ERVA Regionals. She has a terrific feel for reading shots, and her play as a DS and libero gives CPA Benson multiple options for mixing and matching offense for defense. The Ridgeline 2027 prospect keeps her team upbeat and energized with her constant stream of communication!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/6KG-A0ZpgZw?si=CcAJ1WQGfFGxNwXd","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/6KG-A0ZpgZw?si=CcAJ1WQGfFGxNwXd </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769742"],"_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-67f7420ce82c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The NPJ Seattle 15 prospect has a calm platform that she keeps away from her body, and her play as a DS has helped power NPJ victories this season. Villarin handles the middle back and in serve receive, she recognizes short serves and cuts off the seam when she has a good angle. The Kentlake 2027 prospect keeps the energy high on the court and the bench for her squad- a must for a high-powered back row defender!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["573356"],"_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-67f7420ce8307"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore from Eastside Catholic has excellent range in the back row, covering the corners and handling a large area in serve receive. Finau works hard to get low and cover her attackers; she consistently saves points for SVA with her calm coverage- she stays ready with a strong base and resets the offense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://Luisa Finau Highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/lusia_finau?video=5047299</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The gritty play of these five 2027 liberos has stood out so far this club season. These sophomore defenders have proved they can handle the heat, get on the floor to frustrate setters trying to dump, and dime passes to get the offense in the flow.

Mira Acikmese

Mira Acikmese

WA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Mira
Acikmese DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Roosevelt
|
WA
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Mira Acikmese

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State: Washington
School: Roosevelt
Club: Washington Volleyball Academy- WVBA
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Emma Lorenzen

Emma Lorenzen

WA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Emma
Lorenzen DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Skyview
|
WA
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Emma Lorenzen

State: Washington
School: Skyview
Club: Excel NW Volleyball Club
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Madison Hickman

Madison Hickman

WA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Madison
Hickman DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Ridgeline
|
WA
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Madison Hickman

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State: Washington
School: Ridgeline
Club: CPA - College Preparatory Academy Volleyball Club
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Lana Villarin

Lana Villarin

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Lana
Villarin DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'3"
HS
Kentlake High School
|
WA
2027 Liberos Handling Business!
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Lana Villarin

State: Washington
School: Kentlake High School
Club: North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Academy
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Lusia Finau

Lusia Finau

WA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Lusia
Finau DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'3"
HS
Eastside Catholic
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WA
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Lusia Finau

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