Hoosiers at GJNCs: 17 USA Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want a subscription to PrepDig? Use code Kyp30 for 30% off of your annual subscription! And don't forget to follow @KypPDIN on X for all of your Indiana high school and club volleyball news!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many teams from Indiana staying close to home by qualifying for GJNCs later this summer, we're taking the time to celebrate and feature the Indiana-based teams that have available players for their respective graduating classes. In 17 USA, Circle's 17 Black squad qualified at the Boston Qualifier. Here are five kids to keep an eye on that are looking for homes for the fall of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514722"],"_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-69f24e643acaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marlee is a solid, 5-1 setter with strong legs and shoulders and soft hands. Her decision-making is upper-level, finding the right hitter in the right situation at all times. As far as her on-court demeanor is concerned, she's like an additional coach on the floor, directing traffic and constantly encouraging to all of her fellow teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["546228"],"_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-69f24e643ad2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With length for days and an above-average vision of the court on the attack, Ella is more than capable of being an M1 or an M2 at the next level. In front of the setter, Miss Stone finds angles with that vision, and picks and chooses her spots to terminate, with all manner of shots at her disposal. Behind the setter, she chases the ball athletically, with a hard swing to end plays. Her block is impressively solid, and can defend from pin to pin with long strides and even longer arms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["786696"],"_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-69f251a31f1e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a solid M2 option for the class of ‘27, Julia's defense and offense are at about the same level—-highly effective. On offense, her transition is quick and is ready to swing on each and every play. On defense, she's a reliable, shot-changing middle that might not show up on the stat sheet, but makes opposing hitters think twice before hitting low and hard against her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443842"],"_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-69f251a31f268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucy's ability to score points on either pin, with solid size to produce in either position, has carried her far in this recruiting journey of hers. With upper-body strength that allows her arm to hit a heavy ball, Lucy is more than capable of scoring points in bunches for her respective squad. Her quiet and calm demeanor, coupled with consistent effort and scoring ability, turns Lucy into a highly recruitable pin for this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828422"],"_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-69f251a31f2df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Size, size and more size. Although Kaelyn is <em>listed</em> at 6'1”, she plays more like a 6'3” middle, as her block penetrates better than all three middles listed today. Her arm swing is a work in progress, and is building up speed and strength as this club season has progressed. With that being said, Miss Groce trains with some of the best at both Circle and Center Grove, and has come a long way in the last couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->