Impressive Tools and Experience Among These 2027s

Checking in on Stutzman following her junior season and on the heels of some good success last club season, she has been stellar in her productivity. She led Taylor offensively at over four kills per set while leading them from the setting role at 508 assists. Name district player of the year, she was a 2nd team all-Ohio selection in Division IV. She's athletic and dynamic with impact in a variety of ways that can carry her team if needed. With over 1,500 career assists, she also has earned totals of 611 digs, 571 kills, and 170 service aces.     Beard's veteran experience took over in 2025 as she had a massive offensive season for Lakota. She averaged 5.7 k/s on 492 total kills, nearly 200 more than her previous season. She now has over 1,000 career kills swinging through a variety of options. She returns to [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] to again provide her athleticism and steady presence from the middle, where her competitive maturity and success can help make an impact on both sides of the ball.     A 6'0 middle, Turvey (*pictured) has big tools and good competitive experience that she brings to the court this club season given what she has previously accomplished individually and as part of successful teams. A 1st team all-league selection in the [program_tooltip program_id='431851' first='MVC' last=''], she was top 15 offensively at two kills per set while finishing just shy of the top spot defensively as she paired with her teammate to form the best blocking duo in the league. She is a skilled offensive threat with good range of offense in front and overhead of her setter. Expect her to see good action when they can create in system chances.     Howell is an explosive attacker with athleticism in her movement and ability to get off the floor. At 5'8, she can create a big touch point that allows her room to drive the ball to the floor upon contact. Leading CVCA this past fall at 2.9 k/s, she now has 474 career kills for the Royals. She can swing with the same impact from any location across the net as she has good fundamentals in her approach pattern to get her feet to the ball and drive through her lift. A dynamic athlete, get her look at her and on your radar if not already. She competes with AVC 17 White.     Braddock finished just outside the top 25 in the ECC offensively as she average 1.3 k/s on 117 total kills for Anderson. As a regular contributor, she was more impressive and made a bigger impact on the defensive side with 243 total digs. As an attacker, the 5'8 pin can apply good pressure when swinging has she can contact for power or with good touch and movement. She helps NKYVC's 17-2 Tide team, including their 2-2 record in 17 Premier at the recent Nike Classic.