AAU Nationals: 16U Performers that Made a Difference

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780192"],"_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-6a416c66e45e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cincy Crush 16 Black had a positive tournament as they finished 7-3 overall in the 16 Premier division. McGeady was on target with her effort and leadership as he has been all club season. She's an assertive setter in how she prepares, communicates, and distributes with good tempo. Her attackers have developed good relationships with her, which was a big part of the growth this team saw over the season. Look for McGeady with CHCA during the fall high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875620"],"_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-6a416c66e462d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kraus is a product of Sycamore in the greater Cincy area. The 5'10 outside hitter was a key option for this Cincy Crush team as she displayed an aggressive arm throughout the tournament. She creates a nice bow and arrow when lifting off the court to swing. This action contributed to the increase speed of contact at times as well as her ability to guide the ball to specific zones and space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884262"],"_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-6a416c66e4656"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor's action in the middle has improved over the past few months. As her athleticism has been highlighted previously, she is making big gains in how well she has been moving at the net and around her setter offensively. Her transition work to get off the net quickly and identify the dig tempo and location has made a different in the quality and quantity of her availability. This also includes a more fluid and aggressive approach off of one foot. Look for her offense to grow more for Kings in 2026, to match some of her big effort on the defensive side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["519643"],"_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-6a416c66e467a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Competing with CincyVB Academy this club season, Schiller seemed to find a good groove in her offense and the overall impact for her team throughout the club season. At 5'8, she has a good skill foundation to contribute with a full range of tools, which includes as a terminal arm on the outside pin. She approaches with good slow-to-fast movement with ability to drive the ball with good force when on time and balance. Her awareness of what is in front of her allows her to make smart plays off speed that can put pressure in the defenese. The Madeira prospect will return to the Mustangs for her senior season after leading them offensively in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["582204"],"_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-6a416c66e469c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schmitt also made the move to compete with CincyVB Academy as she made up the other half of the primary pin tandem along with providing core passing effort. She is another capable point scorer with good numbers and experience early in her high school career with Bishop Fenwick that found more opportunities and success this club season as compared with previous teams. Her impact with her arm was big for this team all season, not only as a hitter but also in her ability to put pressure on teams from the service line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->