5 Colorado Players Ready for a Breakout High School Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every high school season brings a new group of athletes ready to take the next step and establish themselves as impact players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it's stepping into a larger role, making the jump to varsity, or building on a strong club season, these players have the tools to make a name for themselves this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five Colorado athletes poised for breakout seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1006340,"_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-6a58fc76e449b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenna Faley is a versatile setter in the Class of 2030 who is poised to make an immediate impact as a freshman this high school season. She is distributes the ball well and consistently puts her hitters in position to score with smart decision making and accurate ball placement. Faley's experience in beach volleyball translates to the indoor game, giving her exceptional quickness, explosiveness, and defensive instincts that allow her to extend rallies and contribute well beyond the setter position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1004117"],"_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-6a58fc76e453f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1004117' first='Mia' last='Martinez'] is an athletic pin hitter in the Class of 2029 who is expected to make a major impact for her high school team this fall. She combines her athleticism with a high contact point and an impressive variety of shots, making her a difficult attacker to defend. Martinez also contributes as a reliable six rotation player, anchoring serve receive and playing relentless defense that adds value well beyond her offensive production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903005"],"_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-6a58fc76e45cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903005' first='Raeana' last='Gibbs'] is a powerful middle blocker who excels in transition and ability to score in a fast paced offense. She thrives running tempo plays and uses a variety of shots that keep opposing blockers and defenders guessing. Defensively, Gibbs moves well pin to pin, takes up a lot of space at the net, and is a strong presence as a blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["931838"],"_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-6a58fc76e4645"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='931838' first='Teagan' last='Reed'] is a steady back row specialist whose ball control makes an impact in every phase of the game. She anchors serve receive with exceptional consistency, reads the court well, and delivers quality passes that keep her team in system. Defensively, Reed covers a tremendous amount of court and has a knack for making highlight reel plays that swing momentum in her team's favor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1006343,"_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-6a58fc76e46b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1006343' first='Avery' last='Vanderbeek'] is a crafty pin hitter who is ready to make her mark this high school season. She has a powerful arm with a wide variety of shots. She can hit from anywhere on the net and is her teams go to attacker in out of system situations. Vanderbeek works hard in transition which allows her to be available for any set that comes her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->