Five Middles Returning for 2025

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480805"],"_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-688ad638a47de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cocherl was top three overall offensively in the state of Ohio in 2024. She is a prolific scorer in the high school scene and continued to confirm that through the recent club season with [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last='']. Entering her junior season she is just shy of 1,000 total kills for her young career. Her average over that two-season span is 5.8 k/s on a career efficiency of .342. Pleasant finished 25-4 overall last season and as the Division VI state runner-up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403527"],"_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-688ad638a4865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pike (*pictured) has been so fun to follow throughout her career as the 5'11 middle has helped to elevate Anthony Wayne's presence on the high school stage over recent seasons, while also helping her [program_tooltip program_id='430850' first='Toledo' last='VC'] team be very competitive among top teams in Ohio and around the country. 2024 was a big season for Pike as she had a career best performance 465 kills in a very effective and efficient way. She terminated a 53% rate and .453 efficiency as the Generals finished second in DII. Look for Pike, a Ball State commit, and her team to be in the hunt late in the season once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502144"],"_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":849560,"_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-688ad638a48ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1 rising senior has over 1,000 total kills for her career entering the 2025 season. With consecutive seasons with nearly 450 kills each, Jenkins was at her best in her career in 2024 at a 50% kill rate and a .348 efficiency. Committed to Grand Canyon University, Jenkins plays with great range at the net. She elevates well and uses her length to her advantage on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732822"],"_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-688ad638a491e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkin has been a key piece for Van Buren over two seasons as she has 555 total kills heading into her junior year. In 2024, she earned a career best 332 total kills for a 4.3 k/s average. She was impressive for [program_tooltip program_id='431829' first='Athlete' last='HQ'] this recent club season as she provides an athletic presence in the middle with good movement and quick arm in the air. As her range of offense is growing around her setter, she also defends well as she has nearly 100 career blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227799"],"_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-688ad638a4967"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richardson is another rising senior that has a lot of experience and offensive success behind her. The Kings' middle was a terrific piece for NKYVC's top 17U team as she provided some big offense around her setter while also showcasing good fundamental blocking tools. She will return to Kings having earned 500 career kills along with 219 total blocks, 98 of those last season. She is committed to Eastern Kentucky University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->