Club Preview: OPVC 17 Ricketts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='431735' first='Ohio' last='[program_tooltip program_id='430832' first='Premier' last='Volleyball'] Club'] continues to be a great place for Cincy area prospects to train and compete each club cycle. Here are a handful of prospects to see in the coming months for one of OPVC's top teams this club season, OPVC 17-1 Ricketts. They open their tournament schedule at The Nike Classic in Columbus, OH in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["738246"],"_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-6951b39abc781"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ricketts (*pictured) may be the x-factor for this squad given everything her skill set contributes. She is athletic, super competitive, and a complete prospect to be able to step in to any role needed. The 5'8 Little Miami product finished top 10 offensively in the ECC in 2025 with a 2.5 k/s average. This complemented her 3.6 assists and 2.3 digs per set, making the all-conference honoree one of the top well-rounded prospects in the greater Cincy area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["501155"],"_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-6951b39abc7ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Twyman could be the best offensive option for this team given her length, athleticism, and versatility to swing effectively from anywhere on the court. She gets off the floor well and uses a high elbow swing that helps maximize her touch point. She is coming off a career best season for Lakota West as she earned 211 kills for a 2.6 k/s average to lead the Firebirds. Expect her to be a key go-to arm through a variety of options.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["481205"],"_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-6951b39abc713"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a school record 236 total kills, Albers finished third overall in the [program_tooltip program_id='431851' first='MVC' last=''] while averaging 3.8 k/s, earning 1st team all-conference honors. At 6'1, along with a some teammates, she helps bring some good length that will create advantages at the net. She is long her frame and when her feet get to the ball she can contact high and swing with good force. Look for her to get a lot of opportunities offensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500779"],"_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-6951b39abc816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scherzinger saw good action for Lakota West in 2025 as she produced 1.2 k/s over 66 sets played for the Firebirds. The 5'10 pin hitter displays good movement in her approach patter as her slow-to-fast action allows her to close to the ball well depending on its location. With good ball control in serve receive, she has good six-rotation potential to pass and pursue the attack. When on time and balance, she can move the ball around with good purpose. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500238"],"_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-6951b39abc85d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Triska could be key for this team in her ability to run a balanced offense through the collection of arms they feature. At 5'6, she pursues the ball well in her footwork that helps her arrive on balance so she can go all directions with good force and extension. She has good touch for her middles in quick situations that complements her ability to deliver to both pins effectively. It won't be a surprise if she shares setting duties given the offensive depth they can feature through both pins in all rotations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["924196"],"_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-6951b39abc8a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nadler led Badin defensively with 261 digs for a team high 11.1 digs per match. At 5'7, she can create good range in her court coverage as she reads well from her base to put herself into good situations to make plays when opponents attack. Her platform control can put the ball high and off the net so her setter can run a varied offense. This team will benefit widely if she can help their setter deliver to their big arms in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":231293,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='500416' first='Emily' last='O'Brien']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Badin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"OPVC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6951c110e276d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Brien was a key piece to Badin's offense in 2025 as she was second on the team at 1.8 k/s. The 5'8 primary pin finished the season with 135 kills and a total of 180 digs, also good for second on the team. She brings a good arm at both sides of the court with the ability to use vision and good control to move the ball around into open seams in the opponent's defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others Team Members to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='844488' first='Simone' last='Blair']</strong> - 2027 | 5'9 | MB | HS: Fairfield</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='791823' first='Ashlyn' last='Cline']</strong> - 2027 | 5'6 | DS/L | HS: Fairfield</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Brooke Harrill </strong>- 2027 | 6'1 | MB | HS: East Central (Indiana)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->