Outside Hitter Highlights at the Michigan Stock Up Showcase 2/2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Be sure to TAG &amp; follow&nbsp;@lshotvb&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lshotvb/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lshotvb?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc">Tik Tok&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/LineShotVBall">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for all things volleyball!</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>–</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The fall season is right upon us and what better way to kick it all off than with the Prep Dig Stock Up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the third year in a row, Prep Dig has offered one of the top prospective showcases in the country for athletes entering their sophomore year and older. For the Michigan crew, this has been a baseboard for many of the state's top talent to display their growth. Like the saying goes, things get better with time. That is exactly the way to sum up these athletes and this year's edition of the Stock Up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last but not least, let's take a look at some of the best pin attacking prospects at the Michigan Stock Up Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='706598' first='Soniah' last='Robinson'] - Woodhaven</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the years, this player has really developed into quite the strong outlet. [player_tooltip player_id='706598' first='Soniah' last='Robinson'] is a high-flier with a lot of pop off the arm. She plays the game with a lot of energy and composure. As a six rotation outside hitter, Robinson continues to grow her tool box. For an undersized hitter of her caliber, this will only make her stronger. Look out for Robinson this fall but the following fall with Aquinas volleyball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Naveah Plaster - Northview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naveah Plaster really had a strong showcase last summer. A "Where did she come from" moment, Plaster has no signs of slowing down. After a ginormous fall last year, Plaster is looking to keep that momentum rolling. One of the heaviest swings in the gym, when you hear the sound of her ball, you know who it is. She would be a great addition to any team next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='728696' first='Emiya' last='Franklin'] - Redford Thurston</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have really become a big fan of this player throughout the last year or so. [player_tooltip player_id='728696' first='Emiya' last='Franklin'] is just oozing of athleticism. She jumps well, she has a long reach and can really cause chaos on the floor. Even when she isn't banging the ball, or maybe even on a misconnect, Franklin is able to find ways to score because she is so high up in the air. I am excited to see what her junior year entails as she continues to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='586761' first='Alexis' last='Carper'] - Roscommon</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This player is poised for a huge fall. [player_tooltip player_id='586761' first='Alexis' last='Carper'] is a part of one of the hottest teams this fall, Roscommon. Last fall, they turned a lot of heads with nearly making a Final Four run in Division 3. This year they want to go all the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With [player_tooltip player_id='586761' first='Alexis' last='Carper'], they could very much do just that. This player has some nice hops to go along with an ever improving arm swing. We've seen her mostly in the middle last fall, but she does a real bang-up job on the pins as well. This type of versatility could really prove lethal for Roscommon as they get into the trenches of the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='725218' first='Violet' last='Brown'] - Heritage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There seems to be a lot of untapped potential coming out of the Saginaw Area nowadays, specifically from Heritage HS. [player_tooltip player_id='725218' first='Violet' last='Brown'] looks to be another player from Heritage looking to make some noise. The perfect word to describe this player is 'bouncy'. She looks to be so quick off of the ground and yet upon landing, able to do it again. Her springiness is something you just can't teach and can become a real bonus to any team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='454377' first='Erica' last='Heffner'] - Traverse City Central</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Traverse City area just continues to leave me in awe. The amount of talent from this corner of Michigan is extremely underrated. [player_tooltip player_id='454377' first='Erica' last='Heffner'] is just another example of why I think this. Explosive, crafty and full of range, Heffner has really blossomed into one heck of a well-rounded player. Entering her junior year, I think this player is more than poised to have a breakout year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alexis Donavan - Orchard Lake St. Mary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I could see this player becoming somewhat of a sleeper in the class of 2028. I've been seeing Alexis Donavan for quite sometime now throughout this past club season. Every time I get a chance, she seems to be better and better than before. She has an arm that can be unstoppable when she connects and her ball control is elite when she is fully locked in. Donavan has an untapped grit when she steps onto the court that could be a game changer down the road in her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->