Nebraska’s Surprise Stars in 16 Liberty at NLQ #3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's apply the same theme to a different division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently discussed a handful of Nebraska athletes who took their excellence on the road in NLQ's 16 American division. This Minneapolis event was stacked with surprise stars from the Great Plains Region, and we can find a few more in 16 Liberty.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NLQ's 16 Liberty field featured three Nebraska teams that compiled a combined record of 16-5. If not for some unfortunate tiebreaker margins, we might have had the entire trio in the Gold bracket. So, we inevitably have more rising talents to discuss from this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 landscape keeps evolving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521233"],"_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-67f057c18b7d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 16 Black's defensive depth is staggering. The team has multiple athletes who can command the libero jersey, and Twarling did the honors during much of 16 Black's stay in Minneapolis. This sophomore standout delivered clutch passes no matter which position she was playing, helping 16 Black climb to the final 16 Liberty bracket. Twarling was a stout defensive leader who could also put up smooth sets in out-of-system situations. NLQ could be the start of another postseason push for Twarling and her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["516370"],"_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-67f057c18b848"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vohland has been a major catalyst for VCN 16 Black's 2025 success. She gives the team an ever-present scoring threat on the right side, but that's not Vohland's only on-court role. This Lincoln Northeast sophomore can also play exceptional backcourt defense and has experience anchoring multiple zones along the end line. It's a rare repertoire for an opposite, but Vohland will do whatever it takes to aid her squad's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["452566"],"_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-67f057c18b899"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roger continues to rewrite her scouting report. Past seasons showed us how this Wilber-Clatonia athlete can take over matches as a middle blocker. However, Roger has embraced a different role as a new member of the VCN 16 Black lineup. She has churned out extraordinary reps as a left-side hitter and had several high-volume scoring affairs at NLQ. Expect more of the same for the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575155"],"_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-67f057c18b8dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stater's rise has undoubtedly played a part in Club Legacy 16 Alpha's fantastic 2025 campaign. 16 Alpha has a balanced, multi-faceted offense, but Stater has proven she can carry a little extra volume in close contests. She has a wicked crosscourt shot and knows how to turn down the line when opposing blockers give her daylight. NLQ was a big step forward for many of Omaha Concordia High School's star 2027s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521300"],"_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-67f057c18b91b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Let's bring out another of those Omaha Concordia standouts on the 16 Alpha roster. Samuelson has been on our radar for a while. She has enjoyed show-stopping performances on the high school stage and has made fruitful appearances on the Prep Dig Circuit. These experiences have primed Samuelson for a meteoric rise with Club Legacy 16 Alpha. This athletic middle blocker is the ideal 'M1' for her squad and has the range to attack from anywhere along the net. Samuelson can also dish out tough serves in Rotation 6 to add to her all-around capabilities. She'll do it all.</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='773342' first='Claire' last='Ana Monjarez-Palermo']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Club Legacy","_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-67f057c18b9af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">16 Alpha's frontcourt stars still need a backcourt leader, and Monjarez-Palermo fits this niche perfectly. Her intensity and relentless pursuit set the tone throughout NLQ. Of course, Monjarez-Palermo can also perform the passing duties that are less flashy, but just as important. This is the kind of defender who rises to the occasion as the stage gets bigger, and Minneapolis was the perfect venue for a breakout performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521192"],"_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-67f057c18ba31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensive dominance has become Premier Nebraska 16 Red's calling card. The team has so much backcourt talent that we've often seen a two-libero operation from 16 Red. Stukenholtz manages to stand out no matter how much time she spends on the court, and 16 Red looked to the Platteview sophomore often in Minneapolis. Stukenholtz has a steady platform in serve receive and made numerous defensive reads in the contrasting jersey. Her first contacts were often the precursor to terminations, and 16 Red understands the value of their "littles."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521180"],"_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-67f057c18ba72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Premier 16 Red's grit and toughness are present at all positions, not just at the DS spot. Schnabel is an indispensable part of 16 Red's operation and showcased her do-it-all mentality in Minneapolis. She frequently piloted a 5-1 offense and exhibited a knack for knowing when to attack on the second contact. Schnabel has also become the team's emotional center--exactly the trait you want from your setter. NLQ was a big inflection point for this Papio standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->