Club V 16 Prodigy Reed Claims First Frozen Seeding

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Club V 16 Prodigy Reed and Club Sand 15 Leão went head-to-head for first place in a 3-set match at the January Frozen Seeding tournament. Even though both teams played determined, 16 Prodigy Reed took home the gold this time. Their execution on defense and smart decision-making on offense helped solidify their win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has a lot of amazing athletes and unfortunately I did not get to see everyone on this team play. However, as the season progresses, I am thrilled with the opportunity to continue following this team and writing about all its players. <strong>Other players on this 16 Reed team that I did not get to see play include: [player_tooltip player_id='894156' first='Miyah' last='Lish'], [player_tooltip player_id='894155' first='Lauren' last='Adams'], [player_tooltip player_id='845270' first='Brooke' last='Bennett'],[player_tooltip player_id='934740' first='Annabelle' last='Moyle']</strong>, and Kinsley Glover. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Libs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894186"],"_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-6979368d3c1a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894186' first='Nivale' last='Magalei'] makes every move look effortless and confident. Even though she is the youngest on the team, she plays well beyond her age. Her skill in serve receive and defense anchors both phases of the game, allowing her teammates to play a bit more freely, and solidifying her court presence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894191"],"_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-6979368d3c234"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894191' first='Sienna' last='Kuresa'] was everywhere this game. Whether it was her playing great defense in the back row or finding different ways to score in the front, she remained steady and dependable in this match. Sienna is great at correcting errors quickly and adjusting her route to create more dynamic swings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894195"],"_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-6979368d3c35d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894195' first='Paisley' last='Gosney'] continues to increase her range as an outside as time progresses. In this tournament she took confident, high-level swings against well-timed blocks and found a way to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["804821"],"_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-6979368d3c293"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='804821' first='Bailey' last='Bennett'] is new to this team, but her skill and power as an outside have added depth to this roster. She scored in different ways during the match, whether it was a tip down the line, hard through the seam, or a roll to the campfire. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894198"],"_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-6979368d3c3b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894198' first='Cree' last='Cooper'] showcased her versatility at the net playing in various positions this tournament. She plays with high energy and stays consistently engaged throughout plays and extended rallies. As a middle, she showed strong athleticism and court awareness. She elevates easily and features a whippy, fast arm swing that produces consistent power and offensive range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896270"],"_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-6979368d3c40c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being a tall, lefty right-side definitely has its benefits and [player_tooltip player_id='896270' first='Allie' last='Allred'] uses it to her advantage. In this match, Allie's high contact point was able to score over and around blocks, creating defensive issues for the other side. Her transition off the net and back into her approach was quick and clean which kept her balanced and in position to take solid swings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Setters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896267"],"_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-6979368d3c462"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='896267' first='Mckenzie' last='Tien'] is an athlete I've had the privilege of seeing play a few times now and she seems to get better every time. She pushes tempo and plays scrappy defense -- which can be hard to come by in a setter. Regardless of the location of a pass or dig, Mckenzie continued to keep her hitters in rhythm by maintaining tempo and location.</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sophie Larsen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Club V","_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-6979703de9952"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophie Larsen has clean technique and footwork that allow her get to balls efficiently and deliver with consistency. She maintained good tempo with her pins and middles and made good decisions at the net to keep the blockers guessing and offense firing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a reminder to all volleyball athletes in Utah — with club season now in full swing, I'd love to feature more of you!&nbsp;<strong>If you'd like to be included, please send me your club schedule along with some basic information about yourself: your club team, position, and coach.&nbsp;</strong>Feel free to also share a little bit about your story and who you are!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With how much volleyball has grown in Utah, it's getting tougher to keep track of all the talented athletes out there, so don't hesitate to reach out! I'll do my best to come watch you in action and you can find my email in the Utah scouts section. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all and seeing you on the court!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->