More Upward Movement Among These 2027 Ranked Athletes

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["935135"],"_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-69f295818178f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'3 Toney moves up a few spots this cycle as her physical presence and offensive success from the high school season last fall. The effort she brings to the net is one of assertive action, creativity in what she does with the set she gets, and the ability to use her length to her advantage on the defensive side. For Troy Christian in 2025, she was a team leader offensively and has a her senior season ahead of her to potentially grow her 370 total career kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883330"],"_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-69f295818180a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown averaged 2.1 k/s for Whitmer in 2025. A 6'0 pin hitter, with ability to score from both sides of the court, she primarily contributes as an opposite with her dominant left hand swing. She can create contact point that can challenge high hands well while she can also control her action and force to the edges of the block. Brown has good transition mechanics offensively while contributing on the defensive side with her read and range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476318"],"_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-69f295818185d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Russell (*pictured) competes with [program_tooltip program_id='431711' first='Boss' last='CLE'] 17-1, making contributions both with her arm at the net as well as with her passing and defense. At 5'7, she maximizes her physical tools well to get off the floor and contact with good arm speed on the left side. Her footwork to the ball and a deliberate bow and arrow to fully open to the ball, both help generate the pace she can put on the ball. Her first season of regular action for Steele in 2025 led to an average of nearly two kills per set to go along with 7.3 d/m and a team best 47 service aces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938679"],"_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-69f29581818ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dodds led the offense for Beachwood in 2025 as their primary option on the outside pin. Averaging nearly two kills per set, she can take healthy swings when on time in the air while also showing good touch and placement off speed. What is noticeable about her transition work is that she gets off the net with good effort to create a big runway that allows her time to build momentum and use her vision to see the defense in front of her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["957700"],"_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-69f29581818f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Francis led Russia offensively in 2025 with a 3.8 k/s average and a top team efficiency of .331. Her breakout junior season sets the table for what should be a big senior season. At 5'11, she is a versatile hitter for her team in that she can score at the pins and from the middle with an aggressive contact point. Defensively, she contributed 3.6 b/m last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->