Prep Dig Exposure Tour: 2029 Outside Hitter Evaluations, Part 2

<!-- 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 2029 crop of outside hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the second 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='780462' first='Jordyn' last='Kern'], South Lyon/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kern gets good height on her attacks, and combines that with a smooth swing that produces consistent pop. As the intensity of the showcase picked up, Kern was able to match that and show some real explosiveness at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='880901' first='Charlotte' last='Bergeron'], South Lyon East/Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bergeron had nice technique on her swing, especially in her follow through. The finish to her swing seemed to take her attacks into another gear. Bergeron also moved around the court well, displaying some quality defensive skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902146' first='Vienna' last='Dellow'], Frisco Lone Star/[program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Texas prospect made a long journey to join us and she definitely was impressive. At 5'10”, Dellow played long at the net and she has great arm speed to deliver some potent attacks. Dellow also read the court well, making good choices when it came to going with an offspeed attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918780' first='Addison' last='Waldorf'], Gull Lake/Dead Frog</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot Waldorf had a controlled approach to the net, doing a good job of analyzing the floor before deciding where to place the ball. Her long wingspan allowed her to play challenging attacks. When she got an open look to unleash her power swing, it was devastating for defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849862' first='Claire' last='Ryan'], New Boston Huron/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan was one of the most well-rounded players at the showcase. She showed the ability to put the ball away at a high rate while also making some of the stronger defensive plays for outsides in her class. Her form in all phases of the game were on point and Ryan stayed focused and ready during each opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='922581' first='Sofia' last='Corri'], Eisenhower/Monsters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corri doesn't have the length of some of her peers, but she makes up for that in persistence and creativity. Corri learns from each rep and was able to apply new traits throughout the showcase, doing a good job of analyzing her opposition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='919373' first='Kenedie' last='Hovarter'], South Lyon/Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hovarter makes some good and quick adjustments to the ball mid-flight, as she did a great job of adapting to each setter she worked with. She can really reach her arm angle back to wait on the ball and still put a powerful swing down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='919851' first='Natalia' last='Fernandez'], Trenton/Pulse</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fernandez was focused in throughout the showcase, staying alert while communicating well with her peers. She was taking in her coaching and able to quickly apply it. Fernandez showed flashes of being a solid outside prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918779' first='Saylor' last='Dudlar'], OLMS/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dudlar brought her aggressive side to the showcase, as she wanted to display her power, which she has a lot of. She was able to power through a lot of blocking and had some head-turning swings throughout. As she continues to add a nice mix of power and finesse, Dudlar should become a standout hitter in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782541' first='Sophie' last='Kommer'], OLSM/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kommer had a long reach for a 5'9” frame which allowed her to wait on the ball to beat defenders. Her delayed swing worked to her advantage a lot, especially against overly aggressive blockers. Defensively, Kommer also showed good range and high-level play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->