Cross Court Killers: Exposure Tour Houston

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hitters at the Houston Exposure Tour Showcase showed out in a big way yesterday. Athletes of all ages stepped up and made an immediate impact, bringing a strong mix of power, athleticism, and volleyball IQ to the net. From the pins to the middle and the right side, there was consistent offensive pressure across every court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What truly separated this group was the intelligence behind each attack. These hitters demonstrated a clear understanding of timing, spacing, and shot selection, using the block instead of forcing through it and finding creative, difficult angles to score. Many displayed advanced footwork and body control, along with the confidence to swing in big moments. As they continue to grow physically and sharpen their technical skills, their potential only continues to rise. The future is bright for this wave of hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["847568"],"_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-692ddbc56c0a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Juliánné Arruda, a 6'0" right-side attacker in the Class of 2028 from Louisiana, stood out with her strong, heavy cross-court swings. A lefty, she creates natural advantages on the right side and can score from virtually anywhere along the pin. Arruda shows confidence in her arm and range as an attacker, making her a difficult matchup and an exciting prospect to watch as she continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725375"],"_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-692ddbc56c136"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='845401' first='Lia' last='Martin'], a 5'9" right-side in the 2028 class, made a noticeable impact as a left-handed attacker. She elevates well, bringing pace and energy to the right pin, and has become a consistent option in her team's offensive rhythm. She is particularly effective on fast sets run behind the setter, using sharp court awareness to tool or beat the block and score from tough positions. An athletic, high-upside player, Martin is only going to continue to develop as she adds strength, experience, and range to her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["849947"],"_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-692ddbc56c1a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='849947' first='Ashley' last='Blaine'], a 5'11" pin hitter in the Class of 2029, is already finding a high level of success on the pin. She is excellent at using the block and attacking with sharp, well-placed swings. Her cross-court shot is her power swing, consistently putting pressure on opposing defenses and setters. The way she controls angles and scores from the right side makes her a tough matchup and a standout as she continues to grow her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772743"],"_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-692ddbc56c216"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='772743' first='Hannah' last='Nelson'], a 5'9" outside hitter in the Class of 2028, brings both power and intelligence to the pin. She can drive the ball through the block and shows a high-level understanding of how to use her hands, tooling both the inside and outside edges with consistency. Nelson is a smart, calculated attacker who can hit with pace or shape sharp angles depending on the situation, making her a difficult matchup for any defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->