Performances to Highlight from AAU Nationals

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510903"],"_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-6a3f056cf28ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long has been instrumental throughout the event as she has done some good things on both sides of the ball at the net. She is an experienced hitter that can bring good heat when in rhythm, and she showed how she can challenge the defense well in front of her. Additionally, she displayed good defensive tools as a blocker as her effort on the outside pairs with others on the pins that make this team a big threat. They are the only Ohio-based team that made the championship bracket as they finished day three with a 6-3 record overall with a chance to take on Legacy's top team in the first round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["719101"],"_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-6a3f056cf291c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freed has been instrumental over the past few days as Elite VBTC 16 Black advanced to Friday among the top teams still in contention for the championship bracket. Wearing the libero jersey, she has been a consistent piece during this tournament in her effort that has included a full range of skills to help her team compete with quality and good success at times through the first few days. Where she has made the best impact is in her first-touch work as she is a primary passer with good defensive read and range. This group will compete in the Ruby division on the final day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["790583"],"_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-6a3f056cf293e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a complete athlete on the court as she has a lot of tools she can work with to make a big impact in different ways. Her effort as a primary outside hitter has been impressive given her background as a setter and ball control contributor. As an attacker on the outside pin, she is skilled in her footwork and crafty with her arm, which added to her ability to maintain her role as a primary passer. TVC 16 Black arrived at day three in contention for the championship bracket after going 3-3 through Thursday's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["760530"],"_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-6a3f056cf295d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Myers did some good things as a primary outside hitter as she has a good foundation to her offense. She transitions efficiently, which helps her get off the net to be able to build momentum and get her feet to the ball. With her lift and balance in the air, she showed good arm control to move the ball around into space that the defense was giving her. She and her RockCity team went 2-1 on day three and will round out the event as part of the Sapphire bracket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000349"],"_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-6a3f056cf297b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payne arrives on the radar through her effort at this event. The 5'11 middle has good potential to be a scoring threat as she moves well around her setter to get available to swing. She has good transition footwork and identifies the ball to get up on time and make space to attack. Her offensive skills also include good awareness and touch when needing to make a different type of play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->