Building Their Name: Class of 2027 DS/Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The list of players to know keeps getting longer.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This time, we're heading to the back row. These three Class of 2027 defenders bring strong fundamentals, steady first contact, and the ability to keep rallies moving. They each have their own style, but they all know how to make an impact when the ball comes their way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734484"],"_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-6a657715982ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paz brings a platform you can count on. Her passing stays steady because she doesn't let the ball dictate her movement. Instead, she gets her body behind the ball and keeps her platform strong and consistent. One thing I love watching is her split step. She stays light and ready to move in any direction, which gives her a great starting point before the ball even comes her way. Paz is building her name through reliability, and that is something every team needs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["754413"],"_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-6a6577159835a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Healy has the fundamentals to keep a team in system. She stays disciplined with her movement and does a nice job creating clean first contact for her setters. However, don't forget that she can also take a swing when needed. If she is playing DS and gets an opportunity to attack, she is ready to go. That versatility keeps opponents on their toes and gives her team another option when the rally gets a little unpredictable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750541"],"_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-6a657715983a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Foster brings plenty of quickness to the back row. She moves well, stays disciplined with her platform, and works hard to keep difficult balls in play. Additionally, she can step in and set when the play breaks down, giving her team another way to stay in the rally. That ability to make the next play without hesitation is a big part of what makes Foster so effective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Keep Building</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense is about more than just digging the ball. It is about movement, discipline, reading the play, and being ready for whatever comes next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These three continue to build their names in the back row, and they are certainly players to keep on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more Colorado volleyball coverage, player features, rankings, recruiting content, and more, follow @prepdigcolorado on Instagram!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->