Five to See at the Upcoming Can Am Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='570435' first='Mia' last='Gaal']</strong> - DS/L | [program_tooltip program_id='936186' first='CVC' last=''] 16 Black<br>Gaal continues to shine for her [program_tooltip program_id='936186' first='CVC' last=''] team. Her complete skill set as a passer, defender and attacker is fluid and aggressive. She is raising her stock with her effort and consistency in how she performs with ease in her movement and for a high rate of success, especially with her platform. From event to event, the quality of her contributions has been steady and impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='503175' first='Emma' last='Minton']</strong> - S | G[program_tooltip program_id='936186' first='CVC' last=''] 17 Silver<br>Minton is a Teays Valley product currently leading her G[program_tooltip program_id='936186' first='CVC' last=''] squad with her setting tools. She displays movement that is simple and can be efficient in how she pursues her position on balance with her hands high before she makes contact. That stability allows her to move the ball around with variety and good success in her options and the right tempo. This includes good adjustments to her force of extension to be able to push the ball a good distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='979902' first='Abigail' last='Knickerbocker']</strong> - MB/OH/DS | Infinity 17 Green<br>Knickerbocker is 5'10 and has good versatility to her game and experience playing in different roles. The junior from Salem had a big 2025 season as she earned a career and team high 351 kills for a 4.5 k/s average. She also added just over nine digs per match for the second consecutive season. When she gets her feet to the ball as a hitter, she shows good elevation off the court that allows her to challenge the blockers in front of her well with her contact point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951685' first='Karson' last='Joseph'] </strong>- MH | Next 16 Blue<br>Joseph's athleticism is something to note. There is a raw quality to her game but she works hard to do the right things and make an impact for her team as a middle that can score and defend. As a 2028 with stock rising potential, she gets off the floor well and uses her length and physical tools to contact high. When in rhythm and on time at the top of her jump, she can swing with purpose and good distance above the tape. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aubrey Van Loo</strong> - DS/L | Air City CHiX 16 Pink<br>Look for Van Loo in the libero jersey for her CHiX team this weekend. She can help create a lot of opportunities for her team's offense with her passing and defense. Her ability to pick up the ball starts with reading the flow of play and preparing herself to react effectively. She is quick and can cover good range of the court with her hustle and platform extension.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->