Who are Utah's standout pins in the class of 2027?

There are players on every team who stand as pillars for their team's success. Whoever is across the net, no matter the score or the odds, these players find a way to score and drive their team toward the end line. Meet a few 2027s who make an impact and are the difference makers for their teams.    A terminal player in every aspect of the game who plays undaunted. [player_tooltip player_id='804717' first='Ava' last='Burgess'] can score from anywhere on the court with power and aggression. Her offensive abilities are second to none in her class. Burgess maintains strong balance in the back row, proving to be dependable in both defense and passing. She carries the pressure of her abilities with maturity and executes in must-have moments.     Helping lead the Hawks to an undefeated, championship season is a competitor, offensive force, and leader that is [player_tooltip player_id='894407' first='Rylee' last='Stewart']. Her arm is fast, and her footwork is efficient in her transition and approach, which gives her the ability to be terminal at the net. She has the aptitude to score off a variety of sets and can bury a ball down the line, and score over, through, and around the block with ease. She can score in transition, pass under pressure, and execute when her team needs her the most.     Sitoafa, better known as "Sito", is a very dynamic, fluid outside. Her consistent performance across both the front and back row is a driving force behind her team's victories. Tausinga has a very diverse offense that helps her score proficiently in various, creative ways that sets her apart from other outsides in the state of Utah. She is steady in serve receive with great ability to form angles early and make great plays defensively that keep the Wildcats alive in tough games.     [player_tooltip player_id='892965' first='Macy' last='Melville'] can swing from just about anywhere and score. She has an efficient last two steps that get her to the ball quickly and take heavy rips. She has a fast arm swing and good eye-work that helps her score in and out of system. Melville is dependable in the back row and serve receive with solid technique and execution. She is a fierce competitor and brings her A-game every time she steps on the court.     She is electric on the court with high energy and plays fearlessly. [player_tooltip player_id='896261' first='Avery' last='Fauth'] is a dynamic, 6'1 lefty-opposite that can swing and terminate in and out of system. If there is even a small seam for her to swing in, she will find it and execute. Fauth has solid range -- she can swing down the line hard, "langle", or cross and score. She sets up great blocks that disrupt offenses, shut down outsides, and help her team get back in system. Even though she is a rightside, she demonstrates solid passing technique and can pass in serve receive.     A lefty, 6-rotation outside is a rare asset -- and always a nightmare at the net. A high-energy player who swings fast and smart in and out system. She has a great shot selection, can terminate off the hands, hard down the line, sharp cross, or a tip to the back line. She is steady in serve receive and creates strong angles. Barkdull's athleticism and speed transfer when she's playing defense, and she has good eye-work that helps her read her hitters, set up in the right position, and make impressive digs.     [player_tooltip player_id='808920' first='Lia' last='Brown'] gets up, swings fast, and plays big. She is equally dominant on the defensive and offensive ends. She has solid offensive range from hard down the line to sharp cross. Defensively, Brown has great eye-work that helps her dig backrow or slow down a hard-driven ball at the net. She lines up on her hitters effectively and knows when to dive into a seam.

There are players on every team who stand as pillars for their team's success. Whoever is across the net, no matter the score or the odds, these players find a way to score and drive their team toward the end line. Meet a few 2027s who make an impact and are the difference makers for their teams.