2028 Middles Ready to Rise This Club Season

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["582203"],"_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-695055169fd92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis (*pictured) had a great sophomore season for Sycamore as she led them offensively at 2.3 k/s. Her season also included 45 total blocks. She has good footwork in her transition game to get herself off the net and with good space to run different routes around her setter. With a big high elbow swing, she can get on top of the ball well to get it to the court with good power when she's on time in the air. Her offensive tools should help provide good balance through her [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] team's effort from pin to pin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["923803"],"_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-695055169fe04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Falk is a very active presence at the net on both sides of the ball. With the ability to approach through multiple attacking options, she can wing with good control to spread the ball through the wings and deep corners of the court. This club season will be a big opportunity for her to gain in her development and competitive experience as part of a young corps or returners for SJA next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["919709"],"_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-695055169fe53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith will be a key part of [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.62 over the next several months as she is returning to club after gaining more valuable opportunities with her Olentangy squad. She earned 111 total kills for a 1.5 k/s average. Her range of offensive tools, along with her instincts around her setter as a middle, are big assets as she can use different approach patterns to put her in position to swing or play a purposeful finesse game upon contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812077"],"_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-695055169fea6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arthur had a solid sophomore season for Kenton Ridge as she was part of a key trio of point scorers. With 265 total kills, she averaged 2.9 k/s on a .261 efficiency. Defensively, she led the Cougars with 1.7 b/m. She is a long athlete with experience to be able to swing effectively in the middle or at either pin if needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["923812"],"_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-695055169fef7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Butts saw some good action and opportunities for Miami Trace this past fall high school season. Adding depth offensively, although she was not their primary offensive option, she did contribute on the other side of the <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/02/wcpl-2028-stock-risers/?itm_campaign=wp-parsely&amp;itm_medium=smart-link&amp;itm_term=89dbe480935244b64402ff628f712686&amp;itm_source=traffic-boost" data-smartlink="89dbe480935244b64402ff628f712686" title="2028 Middles Ready to Rise This Club Season">ball</a> as one of their best net defenders. She has tools to swing aggressively through quick options and her production in this area will be a huge bonus for the collection of pin attackers her OPVC team will feature.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->