These ‘28s Climbing During Club

<!-- 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>I watched a lot of 15U volleyball this club season. That included the Iowa Regional, where the division proved very competitive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's likely that this group will impact the prep scene in ther fall. Here's a look at a half dozen 10th-graders that could fit that mold in 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[555730],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":770611,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6821f4b3bb265"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hoskins helps form one of the state's top 15U back rows this season. She was playing libero when I watched her at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier. Hoskins held up strongly against strong competition, which should bode well for her sophomore prep season. She reads the attack keenly, helping her be positioned to make plays. Her passes often are on the money with her striving for more consistency like most young defensive specialists. Hoskins should help fill the void left by her older sister Gracie's graduation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770743"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":770566,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6821f4b3bb3ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dodd stood out for her versatility when I saw her at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier. She took care of business in the back row and slid to the pin seamlessly with a mighty swing. It stands to reason that Dodd succeeds with athleticism and quick actions. She moves well laterally and shows an impressive vertical leap. Dodd is a student-athlete packed with potential, which should be monitored as she matriculates through her prep years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["540833"],"_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-68223cab89d05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McDonald is sharing time with a solid group of back-row performers for United 15-1 Elite this club season. When I watched her at the end of January at the MLK event in Kansas City and again at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier, I saw a student-athlete that improved a great deal since watching her during the prep campaign. McDonald stands out for sharp reflexes and getting a good read on the attack. Her passing is technically sound. She transferred from Xavier to Iowa City West and will be a key piece to a sneaky good roster in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["571219"],"_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-68223cab89d80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The volleyball train in Tiffin should continue on the right track with the likes of Wauters and other talented young student-athletes in the program. Wauters impressed me with her athleticism and agility when watching her at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier. Her set of skills plays well in the middle or at the pins. Her vertical leap and long arms help her generate power in her swing. They also aid Wauters when she's defending at the net. Her versatility should help her challenge for a spot in the Clipper rotation this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["775107"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":770656,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68223cab89e11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steege shined when I was watching Six Pack at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier. Her cooking in the back row helped lead to the squad's attackers eating. Steege is quick and gets to her spots regularly. She's technically sound when passing, leading to accurate offerings more often than not. Steege adds to her appeal by communicating well with teammates in keeping the operation running smoothly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575805"],"_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-68224630c0683"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I scouted Harn at the beginning of the last prep season when Bettendorf competed at the Iowa City High tournament. She stood out as one of the Bulldog's best players despite her only being a freshman just getting her high school career underway. Harn operated through six rotations then and was doing it again when I saw her at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier with Six Pack. There are times when I think Harn might be at her best in the back row. Then she'll crank out of series of swings that keep me undecided.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->