These Stat-Sheet Stuffers Will Impact Upcoming Season

<!-- 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>A lot of production will be returning around the state in 2025. That's especially true of the senior class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at stat-sheet stuffers in Iowa poised for impactful 12th-grade seasons: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["361168"],"_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-6833bc50c8009"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lower is a high-major college basketball prospect and is headed to the next level in that sport. She recently received a Marquette scholarship offer. An explosive athlete, Lower could play Division I volleyball. She's one of the state's better players in it as well. She's been a key member of the Clippers during the last three seasons, all of which ended at the state tournament. As a junior in 2024, Lower led CCA with 410 Kills (.246) and digs with 334. She also chipped in with 30.0 blocks. Lower jumps well and has increased the power of her swing in each of her first three years as a prep. Her quick reflexes and lateral quickness aid her in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753891"],"_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-6833bc50c8070"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Red Oak notched 20 match wins last season with O'Neal playing a leading role in the success. She cranked out 355 kills (.301), came up with 252 digs and recorded 30.0 blocks. Listed at 5-foot-9 on the Tiger roster, O'Neal is a quick leaper with good hang-time and a whip-like swing that creates velocity. Her ability to hang in the air allows her to find holes in the defense. O'Neal is versatile and capable of making plays at multiple positions in the front row. O'Neal earned first-team all-district and all-conference last season, and landed on the coaches' all-state fourth-team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389932"],"_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-6833c232e7486"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hochstetler was credited with 543 digs as a junior last season, when the Redhawks reached the state tournament. She does her best work in serve-receive, where she tracks the ball well, gets into a balanced position and delivers precise passes. Hochstetler moves well laterally and her reflexes are sharp. She's in charge in the back row, communicating well and being aggressive in getting to the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500113"],"_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-6833c447ad59b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-sport athlete, Simons utilizes quick-twitch actions to shine in the back row on the volleyball court. Sharp reflexes allow her to dig up balls others can't. Simons reads the attack well and slides into a position to where she can make plays. She played a key role in the Knights reaching the state tournament last season. Statisticians credited Simons wirth 610 digs, the fourth most in the state among all classes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389835"],"_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-6833c67cbc059"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A technically sound setter, Walrod takes charge whether she's lining for Sioux City North or MVP in club. She shows a really nice touch on her sets, getting the necessary height and feeding her attackers where they can swing away. Walrod moves well around teammates and gets herself in position to make plays. She dished out 488 assists as a Stars' junior last season. She added 221 digs and 72 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["552896"],"_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-6833c99179fe2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Knights won 19 matches last season with Barrow ranking second among them with 252 kills (.333) and posting a team-best 60.0 blocks. She's continued making life miserable for opponents of her Salty Volleyball club this season. Barrow leaves the court with a burst and quickly swings with power. It makes it hard for the block. She also shows a nice slide attack and has a keen feel for defending at the net, aided by long arms and timing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->