Midwestern League Preview and Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Midwestern League is preparing for the 2025 season. In case you missed last season, here is a short recap with some key returning players for the top three teams in this league:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1- Churchill High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Churchill brought it home this past season, winning their league and placing 3rd in the state for 5A schools. Their league wins sat at 12-0 with their overall wins sitting at 20-5. In 2023 Churchill placed third in their league and #8 overall, showing that they are on the move to the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769077"],"_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-68890ab8c6041"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hoberg is a returning junior for the Lancer's whose presence on either pin positively impacts her team. She is quick, explosive and smart with her shots, making her a key returning player for Churchill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769056"],"_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-68890ab8c609d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hoberg, a returning junior outside hitter, has a dangerous serve and quick feet in both the backrow and at the net. She flies in the air, attacking the ball with ease and simplicity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2- Crater High School-&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crater High has stayed consistent these past couple of years, placing second in their league with their league wins at 9-3 and their overall games 15-8. They are ranked #5 according to OSAA, a small step down from the 2023 season giving them more fuel and fire to place higher in the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["553640"],"_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-68890ab8c60e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richmond is a returning sophomore who has great court awareness. She works hard to get to the ball, laying out when necessary. Richmond will be a key player for the Comet's for the 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["630658"],"_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-68890ab8c6121"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benson is a returning sophomore for the Comet's, currently ranked #4 in all of Oregon in her class. She is a powerful pin, utilizing hands and breaks in seams, putting the ball away. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3- North Eugene High School-&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Eugene placed third in their league this past season, a huge leap from the 7th placement in the 2023 season. Their league wins sat at 8-4 with their overall games at 13-10. OSAA ranked them #10, jumping 12 spots from the #22 placement just over a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["818632"],"_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-68890ab8c6160"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliot is a returning junior for the Highlander's, playing aggressively in the middle. She works hard in transition and puts all of her effort into getting a good swing on the ball to challenge the opposing team's block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["804308"],"_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-68890ab8c619c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ramsey is a returning sophomore libero for North Eugene High. She gets her feet to the ball, keeping her body open to opposing hitters. She hits the floor when she has to, trying to always keep the ball alive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->