Prep Dig Exposure Tour: 2028 Libero Evaluations, Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Exposure Tour took place on Sunday in Pontiac with a great setting for all prospects on hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot of talented players competing, including the 2028 liberos/defensive specialists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the first of our 2-part look at this group of prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='751843' first='Morgan' last='Van Heel'], Swanville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Minnesota product shows a lot of ability to compete. She gets herself into good position to make a tough dig, getting very low to the ground when she needs to. Van Heel also has a potent serve that creates a lot of problems for players on the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709804' first='McKenzie' last='Reid'], Lake Orion/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reid puts a lot of good work on tape. She's agile and can make a quick reaction to keep a ball off the floor. Even if it's not the most accurate dig, she plays a ball that her teammates can work with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587018' first='Sasha' last='Jackson'], West Bloomfield/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson showed a lot of good leadership skills during the showcase. She was vocal and directed traffic well while also being supportive of her peers. Jackson also built on that with strong plays that made her a standout performer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='851041' first='Sophia' last='Radze'], OLSM/Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Radze does a nice job of making a tough play at the right time. Her instincts and reaction time are quite impressive, especially during intense rallies. Radze always looks composed and focused as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849325' first='McKenna' last='Kaleniecki'], OLSM/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I liked what I saw from Kaleniecki in regard to her footwork and tracking the ball. She stayed light on her feet, especially during the drill sessions. She was always able to track the ball down and get her arms in good position to make a clean pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848276' first='Christina' last='Rustoni'], Oxford/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rustoni was one of the top performers at her position for the showcase. She was an eager prospect that was quick to get on the court and get as many reps as she could. Her eagerness also showed in her play on the court, as she hustled for every ball and made some of the most impressive digs during the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jenavieve Kattoo, Marian/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kattoo has shown an ability to get herself low to the ground to dig up some powerful attacks. She looks the ball in and makes a smooth pass. Kattoo also looks calm and collected on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847397' first='Bridget' last='Wiggins'], Sacred Heart/Mid-Michigan Aces</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiggins played with a chip on her shoulder, showing a lot of determination and resilience to make some difficult plays look somewhat routine. Wiggins was a vocal players that matched her communication skills with her hustle ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='906598' first='Rylee' last='Foreman'], Delton Kellogg/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foreman did a nice job of leaving all she had on the court. If she needed to dive or sprawl to keep the ball off the floor, she was going to do it. Along with her effort, Foreman had good form and polish on the attacks and serves that came directly at her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->