Topeka Saints 15U Squad Headed To The Lonestar State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Members of the Topeka Saints 15 U club team are roadtripping today on their way to Dallas, TX, and the 15U USA Nationals Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team invited me to their final practice and scrimmage, which took place yesterday at Hayden High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad is returning to the national tournament for the second consecutive season. Last year, this same group finished ninth at the 14U USA Tournament in Las Vegas, NV.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several of their key starters were featured earlier this week or last after competing at the Kansas Klassic at Seaman High School with their respective prep teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tournament begins on June 25 and will feature 36 teams from across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a quick look at four members of the Topeka Saints. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Save travels and good luck!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["516246"],"_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-685857b5307b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cook is the "oldest" player on this squad. She has one of those birthdays that fall into different levels for High School and Club participation. She is 15 but is in the Class of 2027. She is a physical attacker who has been hitting outside and on the right side for the Saints, but she has also played middle with the Santa Fe Trail Chargers. She looked dialed in during the practice and might very well be a step quicker than the last time I saw her compete. Cook is ranked No. 8 overall by Prep Dig Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513601"],"_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-685857b53081b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Royal Valley's Miler is an elite two-sport prospect in volleyball and basketball. She is ranked No. 4 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028 by Prep Dig and No. 22 by Prep Girls Hoops Kansas. Miller can crush a ball and was dialed in during the Saints' final tune-up before heading to Dallas. She had multiple kills and dumps against a squad of coaches and club alumni in the "Hayden Hot Box."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["579856"],"_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-68593e25d9c15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holland is ranked No. 74 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028. She serves as a utility hitter in the Saints, with the versatility to hit from anywhere in the rotation. She had a good serving day during the last practice and was hitting the ball well. She is a player with a secondary role on this squad. Her game will continue to improve by competing with and against elite club talent. Her confidence on the court has improved since I last saw her during the 2024 club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["755306"],"_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-685857b530861"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson is one of two players on this team playing up a level. She will be entering her freshman season at Washburn Rural this fall. She is ranked No. 3 overall in the initial rankings for the Kansas Class of 2029. It was the first time I had scouted her since the last club season. I was impressed with her serve during the practice. She hits a hard line drive serve with late sink on it. She played all six rotations for the Saints in the "Get-Away Day" scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->