Captain Conan’s Coverage Club: Updates & News

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Captain Conan, for those new subscribers, is my alter ego, who has professional wrestling experience and holds on to his childhood dreams of being a superhero in the movies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When I have a hard time honing in on how to organize a scouting report that's not based on graduation class, position, or a particular statistic, the Captain will feature a hodge-podge of prospects for no apparent reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This edition of the “Coverage Club” features five athletes, including one who has announced her verbal commitment to a college program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='526202' first='Lilly' last='Like']</strong>, 5'8”, OH, Derby, '26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derby's Like announced earlier this week that she has verbally committed to play for the Bethel Threshers after graduation. She had a solid junior season for the Panthers. She led the team in kills with 247. She has recorded back-to-back 200-plus kill seasons for Derby. She is currently ranked No. 197 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698056' first='Bridget' last='Apsey']</strong>, 6'0”, MB, Olathe Northwest, '26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apsey is currently ranked No. 129 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. I watched some of her HUDL highlights this week. She is a long net monster with a physical game that dominates the net. She finished her junior season with 135 kills and 73 blocks in 86 sets played. She would add great front row depth to a college roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='685658' first='Shea' last='Ray']</strong>, 5'11”, MB/RS, Leavenworth, '26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ray is an athlete being featured for the first time on Prep Dig. She is ranked No. 231 by Prep Dig Kansas. She does not have public stats on MaxPreps from her prep season, but she does have some game film on HUDL. She has a smooth approach and the type of size that will get her noticed by college coaches. She has recently claimed her Prep Dig Profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='534840' first='Jarah' last='Dodder']</strong>, 5'6”, DS/L, Washburn Rural, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dodder is an athlete whom I have not seen play in over a year. I watched her compete at an open gym last summer. She is ranked No. 118 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. Washburn Rural is a program that does not post public stats. I found some new game footage on Dodder's Hudl account. She is a digging machine and has a sneaky serve. I feel like she has grown a couple of inches since I saw her last. She has quick feet and makes consistent passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='757273' first='Parker' last='Beam']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Kingman, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beam is currently ranked No. 216 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She is a lefty with an accurate serve. She posted solid numbers during her sophomore campaign, recording 391 assists, 84 digs, and 28 aces. She has solid instincts and quick reflexes.&nbsp; Based on her game film, it appears she plays with high energy and understands how to run an offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->