Snow, Cocoa, Westerns, and Game Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What are you doing on this snow day?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I just finished a second John Wayne movie. My double feature featured <strong><em>Rio Bravo</em></strong> and <strong><em>The Sons of Katie Elder.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I like the Duke and Dean Martin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I also fit in some time to watch more game film today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The number of new completed profiles and club coaches reaching out with names could be turned into an epic. I love seeing new names, new faces, and new subscribers. It was almost an overwhelming week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This will be my last report in a long stretch featuring athletes from the Kansas Class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["755015"],"_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-697686e76e81a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Albright recently claimed and completed her Prep Dig Profile. I have not seen her play in person, but I watched highlights from her freshman season with Holcomb. The ball comes off her hand like a bullet from a Colt .44, fast and with dangerous intentions. She spends time setting for the club team; however, an extensive collection of HUDL highlights primarily features her hitting skills. She played in 46 varsity sets for the Longhorns, collecting 46 kills and 36 digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["937547"],"_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-697686e76e8cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan was an athlete whom I saw compete last week. I scouted a club practice in which the Crossfire 15-1 and 15-2 teams participated. I was impressed with her serving skills and size. She has a hard line drive serve that she is accurate with. She communicated well with her teammates and played with a high level of energy. She is currenlty not ranked by Prep Dig Kansas, but will be added during the next round of updates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747443"],"_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-697686e76e94b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stilley is ranked No. 62 overall in the new 2029 rankings and has yet to be featured by Prep Dig. I spent time watching some of her recent club highlights. She has a quiet platform and makes consistent first passes. She helps keep her team in system and in matches with her defensive skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["917183"],"_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-697686e76e9ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">VanNess is an athlete I watched at the most recent Prep Dig Showcase in Kansas City. She is ranked No. 60 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. I watched some of her highlights from club action during the MLK Tournament. She is a long setter, which will make her appealing to college coaches. She moves well and takes control in high-pressure situations. Whether she did it alone or had help, her HUDL highlights are awesome. There is a cool graphic that makes it easier to follow her game. However, she had a highlight reel that was over four minutes long; she would be better served by breaking into multiple films or just picking the best of the best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->