Best In The West: 2028 Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kanas Class of 2028 has some talented athletes playing in the Western part of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at four ranked prospects playing for Western Kansas Schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["511942"],"_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-680ba8b36fe37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maka is ranked No. 2 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028. She posted impressive numbers for the Roadrunners. During her freshman season, she registered 305 kills and 392 digs. She has a dangerous serve which accounted for 50 aces last fall. I need to check out Chaparral's schedule next year and see if I can find a match for them to scout. I will need to be a Roadwarrior if I want to see the Roadrunners play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["556362"],"_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-680ba8b36fe91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maxwell is a talented setter that I have seen play for both her prep and club teams. She finished her freshman season with 554 assists as the Eagles' primary setter. She also filled up her stat line with 197 digs and 158 kills. Maxwell is a six-rotation athlete who plays a disciplined game. She also played a key role on the Eagles' basketball team, chipping in 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Maxwell is ranked No. 12 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["623131"],"_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-680ba8b36feda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Minton is ranked No. 20 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She played utility role for the Panthers last season. She is an unselfish and versatile athlete who can play multiple positions. The Panthers have the top-ranked setter in the Class of 2027, so Minton does not get to set yet as often as she would like, but she can also serve as a pin hitter or a defensive specialist. She posted special numbers as a freshman that included 296 digs, 158 kills, and 247 serve receptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["624612"],"_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-680ba8b36ff2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another young prospect to watch from Ellinwood is Widener. She is mostly a backrow talent, but she proved early as a freshman that she can play solid defense. She racked up 128 digs and 310 serve receptions. She communicates well on the court and gives the Ellinwood coaching staff the rotation flexibility. Widener has a quiet platform and makes consistent first passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->