2027 Setters and DS/L Prospects Rising in the Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["549972"],"_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-6802b418c8782"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When all is said and done for the rankings for this 2027 Ohio class, Knapke could find herself in a great situation for the next level with consideration as the best in the group. Among the top liberos at this stage, she is a key contributor with her ball control and defense as her response to the play development efficient and effective to start the offense. With over 360 total digs in two seasons for Oletangy Berlin, Knapke covers the court well with good composure and in that reaction and movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["488371"],"_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-6802b418c87dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newland is another DS/L prospect that is garnering good attention given her tools in the first-contact aspects of the game. She reads well and picks up a lot of balls. As with the other top liberos in this class at this rankings cycle, Newland earned playing time for her tradition-rich Lake Catholic high school team, earning just ahead of 100 total digs in 2024. That experience will continue next fall coming off this competitive club season for [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last=''] so expect the quality of her dig touches to become more accurate more often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535850"],"_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-6802b418c8827"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gutfranski contributed well for her Brecksville-Broadview team this past fall high school season with 345 total assists for a 3.9 a/s average. She has been a primary setter for her AVC team for multiple seasons as she is a calm yet effective distributor in her mechanics and execution. With soft touch, she can run a mid-tempo offense with good accuracy through both pins. Gutfranski is a key reason her AVC team has earned a GJNC Open level bid at the MEQ event a few weeks ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480833"],"_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-6802b418c886e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 5'8, Jewell fills a big role for her NKYVC team, one of the best 16U teams in the Pioneer Region that features some Ohio talent. She makes an impact through her time on the floor with her serve receive and ability to read action well to position her defense to make routine plays accurately with her angle control. Her balance and patience also contribute to a good first-step reaction to increase her range. She and her team have previously earned a big to the GJNC in the National division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["601717"],"_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-6802b418c88b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluating Roberts' movement and execution indicates she has a good foundation in her setting tools as she prepares herself well before passer contact, which allows her to be efficient in her pursuit to the ball. She gets herself stopped, on balance, and with good hand preparation that helps her to get her hands up high and early. This also creates more opportunity to use her hands even in tough pass situations. Her recent season for Worthington resulted in 365 total assists for a 5.2 a/s average to go along with 5.4 d/m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->