Austin’s All-Showcase Team: Nebraska Freshman Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have a lot of names to choose from.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday's Nebraska Freshman Showcase was billed as our introduction to the Class of 2029, and the event's participants knew how to make a first impression. We entered this event with very few preconceived notions or expectations, so the race to make our all-showcase team was wide open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are my picks among Nebraska's future freshman stars from the Class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747422"],"_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-6887e94cd701a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Out-of-state visitors have a knack for lighting up our Nebraska showcases. Livermore made the massive trek from Wichita to La Vista for Saturday's event, and we're so fortunate she did. This dynamic athlete seamlessly transitioned between setting and attacking during her showcase stint and proved to be a game-changer in both roles. Livermore brings incredible finesse to the setter spot but will deliver floor-denting swings as an opposite. Such a dichotomy is rare, and Livermore's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["826128"],"_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-6887e94cd707e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The small-town stars are back at it again. Cook is a perfect fit for a showcase environment, as she can oscillate between both pins and find success. We were initially taken aback by Cook's quick arm on the left side, but this Battle Creek freshman brings a lot more to her position. She was eager to absorb contact during defensive drills and didn't shy away from backcourt roles during team scrimmages. Keep this six-rotation gem on your 2029 radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["775763"],"_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-6887e94cd70cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Of course, we had to include our Avoli <em>Committed</em> Athlete. O'Connell took the Freshman Showcase by storm with her sky-high elevation and tremendous attacking range. The future Omaha Marian freshman brought leadership skills to match her athleticism, so the Crusaders are getting a good one in their upcoming class. O'Connell has earned a head start on collecting accolades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='850372' first='Marianna' last='Zephier-Murphy']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Millard North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Premier Nebraska","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6887e94cd716f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This year's Premier Nebraska 14 Gold roster is well-represented among our all-showcase selections. Zephier-Murphy was an imposing force in the middle and could swing over the top of opposing blockers at Saturday's event. She pairs this with the ability to release on the slide and open up the offense behind her setter. Middle blockers may have been somewhat outnumbered on our entry list, but Zephier-Murphy made up for that with her tireless effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["738511"],"_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-6887e94cd71bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Class of 2029 has already made waves at [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']. Bauer was one of many 2029s competing with [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite, and this year's results validated the move. Bauer's efficient work in the middle led to a multi-bid season for 15 Elite and a fruitful trip to Dallas for USAV Nationals. Even while enduring a flurry of reps at the Freshman Showcase, Bauer's durability and grit stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["790090"],"_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-6887e94cd7204"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christiansen is already acquainted with the rigors of high-level volleyball. She played up a year with Premier Nebraska 15 Gold and guided the team to a 15 National championship at GJNC. The future Elkhorn North setter is not afraid to push the tempo and give her outside attackers open seams to hit through. Christiansen's maturity was notable at last weekend's event, as she connected with several unfamiliar faces during team drills. That's the sign of a savvy setter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='847923' first='Andie' last='Blomenkamp']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Omaha Marian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Premier Nebraska","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6887e94cd7295"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Let's visit with Premier Nebraska's 14s crew at the setter spot. Blomenkamp wielded her unmatched physicality to produce some aggressive, gutsy maneuvers while running offenses. She is a constant attacking threat as a frontcourt setter and will never bring a blocking deficit to the right side. Omaha Marian will be eager to find a new signal-caller, and Blomenkamp could be a candidate in the near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["775339"],"_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-6887e94cd72e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] has become synonymous with standout liberos. Like Bauer, Ramsey played up a year with VCN 15 Elite and was an invaluable contributor to the team's triumphs. The future Norris prep athlete has quick feet and even quicker instincts when reading opposing attackers. Defensive specialists face the unique challenge of working with new passers at our showcases, and Ramsey was up to the task.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->