IRQ Week 2 Pins That Frequently Prevailed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 of the Iowa Regional Qualifier concluded Sunday with bids to this summer's USAV Nationals in Dallas. Premier 15-1 won the championship of its age division. Select Mizuno took gold in the 14U division. Those teams and others produced from the pin throughout the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at a group that stood out: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560368"],"_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-67ec59d2c5132"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The state's top freshman in 2024 continues her ascent up the rankings of the state's best players. Iowa regularly produces top talent for colleges, and Hatlevig packs the potential to be one of its next stars. Her carrying characteristic is her volleyball instinct. It helps her maximize her natural gifts for the game. Hatlevig is every bit of six feet with long arms and explosive athleticism. She jumps through the roof and possesses power in her right arm. Hatlevig defends well at the net and holds her own in the back row. It's hard to believe you're watching a kid with three seasons of high school remaining.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732859"],"_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-67ec5b72336e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I watched Isaacson in action at the Northern Lights Qualifier and the Iowa Regional Qualifier to end last month. She's at least her listed six feet with long arms. She generates power with a strong right arm, and she'll add velocity during the next three seasons. Isaacson consistently keeps her attack in play. So when that added strength and develop kick in, you're looking at a prospect colleges will be very interested in bringing into their programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730419"],"_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-67ec5da439bad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At times overshadowed on a loaded Premier 15-1 squad, Wiederin's swing measures up well with any 2028 prospect in the state. She showed off the impressive attack during the recent Iowa Regional Qualifier, where she played a large role in winning a championship. Wiederin is tall with long arms and a powerful swing. She reads the defense well, which also helps her collect kills. Wiederin held up well when opponents challenged her in serve-receive, showing potential to work through six rotations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["536274"],"_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-67ec60741c2b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Connolly stands out as a six-rotation contributor for an Impact Elite 15U squad that finished third at the 2025 Iowa Regional Qualifier. The Valley freshman was coming off of a solid performance at the Northern Lights Qualifier. Connolly does most of her damage as an outside hitter, but she's an advanced all-around volleyball player. She defends at the net and in the back row. Connolly contributed 82 kills, 57 digs and 10.0 blocks as a freshmen. Expect those numbers to jump up next season. </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":764959,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jenna Blythe","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grundy Center","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"CIA","_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-67ec61fcadeb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">CIA finished fourth at the 2025 Iowa Regional Qualifier with Blythe serving as a main component to that success. She's most dangerous swinging from the outside but also can attack from elsewhere. Her versatility isn't limited to offense, either. Blythe effectively defends the net from multiple spots. </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":764952,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='775057' first='Anna' last='Embretson']","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Benton ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"CIA","_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-67ec657683d36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Embretson's potential popped out last season during an in-person scout at Benton's home tournament. She's shown more growth this club season, helping CIA to a fourth-place finish at the Iowa Regional Qualifier. Embretson is a good athlete with developing volleyball skills. It feels like there is plenty of room for her to grow before reaching her ceiling as a player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->