Film Room: Uncommitted In-State 2026s of Note

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Truth be told, I prefer writing evaluations after in-person scouting. Unfortunately, it's a numbers game. There are too many of you and not enough of me. That means watching video highlights of you folks I haven't watched live.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm starting to do that this week with members of the 2026 Class. While much will be made of the '27s interacting with coaches for the first time on June 15, and rightfully so, plenty of seniors-to-be still are searching for homes on the next level. The NCAA reducing roster sizes is impacting the group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'd like to make sure we write up evaluations for as many of them as possible before the season starts. We'll do our best here at Prep Dig Iowa to get your name out there. If anyone is missing an eval from her profile and would like to have one, send me your highlights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a half dozen '26s with fresh evaluations: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["552873"],"_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-6830e6bce8ea4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linn-Mar reached a regional final last season with Michael playing a leading role in the Lions' success. The junior handed out 690 assists, and added 91 kills, 121 digs and 32.0 blocks. In digging into video on Michael's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19933400/karsyn-michael/highlights">Hudl page</a>, we can witness how the impressive statistics came about. Keen vision helps her find holes in the opponent's defense. She catches folks on the other side of the net out of position at an impressive rate. Michael's long arms help her defend at the net and she also moves well in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261063"],"_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-6830e6bce8f10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coghlan's 553 assists helped the Tigers advance to a 4A regional final last season. She also contributed 156 digs and 27.0 blocks. Coghlan's junior highlights on her <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18543609/Elise-Coghlan/highlights">Hudl page</a> impress. She especially stood out in <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18543609/6722ad0a3d3bfeedd7082db6">logging 15 digs</a> against Glenwood. Coghlan boasts a complete skill-set at setter. She displays a soft touch and accuracy in setting up teammates, can expose holes in the defense, puts up a strong block and has quick reflexes in the back row. Coghlan could fill multiple needs for a college program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753895"],"_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-6830e6bce8fa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saint Ansgar found itself at last year's state tournament with Falk playing a key role in the run. The junior's 197 kills were the second most on the squad and she led the way with 273 digs. Falk's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18328404/Ava-Falk/highlights">Hudl page</a> includes a collection of match highlights that reveal her talents on the court. What we notice right away his her operation is fast. Falk gets off the court quickly and whips her arm through the kill zone. The ball arrives faster than the opponents expect. Falk is a good athlete with sharp reflexes, both of which help her deliver in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["552888"],"_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-6830ec0149d22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eiffler's 142 kills ranked second among Huskies last season. She added 99 digs. Her <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18664185/[player_tooltip player_id='523160' first='Lily' last='']-Eiffler/highlights">Hudl page</a> provides us with evidence of her exploits. Eiffler stays consistent in her setup and takes what the set gives her. She achieves good depth on her attack and hits to openings in the defense. Creating good velocity with her swings, Eiffler pressures opponents to turn digs into in-system passes. Her athleticism helps her hold up well in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["552895"],"_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-6830ec0149d7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Picha put together a sound junior season for the Trojans in 2024. She ranked among the leaders in digs despite not playing in all of its matches. Checking out multiple match highlights on her <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23515040/harper-picha/highlights">Hudl page</a>, Picha shows out in the back row. Her reflexes are sharp and she's quick. Picha anticipates the attack well and covers a lot of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389841"],"_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-6830fbdd379df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olorundami did a bit of everything for the Wolverines last season. The junior led the team in assists and ranked third in digs despite playing less than a full season. On her <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18104456/korbin-olorundami/highlights">Hudl page</a>, Olorundami stands out for her versatility. She can dig out the attack or create one herself. Not the tallest player on the court, Olorundami inflicts damage with her leaping ability and power she generates in her swing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->