Five 2028 Defensive Specialists to See During Club

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621391"],"_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-694701c8076c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">George was the top performing 2028 DS/L prospect in the ECC for 2025 as she finished third overall earning 464 total digs for Loveland, the league champs. She finished the recent high school season with 17.1 d/m average, which should have earned her an ECC all-conference spot. Her all-out pursuit of the ball on the defensive side is one of her best attributes as she helps create good depth in the DS/L role for [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']'s top 16U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["768410"],"_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-694701c807733"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MacPherson (*pictured) has the qualities as a defender that can be a big spark plug for her team. At 5'7, she has solid tools to cover a lot of space without fear of what the pursuit of the ball might require. She can lay out with good extension, turn and run while in control of her angles, or simply sit in the pocket and absorb the pace on the ball with effective results for her setter. She should once again have big moments for her [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite'] team over the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["721568"],"_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-694701c80777c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Courtad recently completed a second consecutive season averaging over six digs per match for Aurora as she helped the Greenmen to a 20-6 overall record. Her ball control is effective as she creates good space with her platform away from her body, which helps create good angles to put the ball in good situations for her setter. Her quick reactions defensively help her range as well. Get a look at her with NOVA this club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["715253"],"_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-694701c8077c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'6 libero from the Beaumont School bested her freshman season in 2024 by picking up 268 digs in 2025 for a 10.3 d/m average. She now has 472 total career digs. She reads and opens her hips well to let her angles have space to do their job to dig high and off the net for the their offensive to develop. Look for her this club season with [program_tooltip program_id='431851' first='MVC' last=''] 16 National-Danny.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["791755"],"_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-694701c807801"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wetzel was an all-conference honorable mention selection for Aurora as one of a few prospects that contributed well towards their passing and defense. At 5'2, she has good balance and composure in her preparation, which helps her create efficient reaction to be able to cover good space. Her quickness helps her to get quality touches in all directions. She will play for [program_tooltip program_id='431671' first='IGNITE' last=''] 16 Blue this club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->