Large School Preview: Players To Watch, Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want a subscription to PrepDig? Use code Kyp30 for 30% off of your annual subscription! And don't forget to follow @KypPDIN on X for all of your Indiana high school and club volleyball news!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I know, I know. Indiana high schools are split into four classes for girls volleyball. But in my preview, I'm doing three splits. We'll lump together the 3A and 4A schools in the next few editions, and I could spend an entire WEEK on the amount of talent in each graduating class in the large school category. For now, here's part one of three among large schools that have players, committed and available, that should make major impacts on their respective squads this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545993"],"_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-6a5393f597eca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long, lean and smooth, Mckenna is an example of what an M2 at the next level should look and play like. She's got long arms for exceptional blocking technique and for attacking high and hard for any zero tempo set in front of the setter. Although she plays for one of the smaller “large” schools in the state, she's packing quite a wallop on offense and is a problem for opponents on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781262"],"_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-6a5393f597f34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more consistent defenders available in this class, Harper's ability to read and react on defense looks innate to her personality. Her go-go-go mentality when receiving serve and on floor defense is a must-have for even the strictest of recruiters. The motor on this young lady is relentless, and I would not be surprised if she's among the next wave of defenders committing to a school for the fall of ‘28. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739981"],"_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-6a5393f597f9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As an Iowa commit for the fall of ‘27, Emery really showed out by having a standout year playing for Lloy Ball on PHP's 17U squad, the only 17s team in Indiana that played in Open at GJNCs this past club cycle. Big, physical and driven, Miss Cardinal is THE primary reason the Golden Eagles are a 20-win-a-year squad, and should have an All-State worthy senior season if she keeps trending up as she had all spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["572622"],"_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-6a5393f598002"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speaking of big and physical, Elena is a strong and heavy-hitting lefty for a NewPal squad that's looking to equal (or best) their 28-win season from a year ago. Size does matter, and her presence against any team's best outside will make them pause before attacking. Miss Cook attacks high and hard herself, and has every angle in her shot selection as a point-scoring option. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["787420"],"_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-6a539575abc79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've been featuring AC for quite some time now, and her placement on Team Indiana's 17-1 squad (yes, that's playing up a year for her) for next spring proves her abilities have seriously grown in the past year. She's springy, able to play all six rotations, and can be the spark plug for an offense looking for a must-have side-out. As for the Dragons, look for Adelynn to be the primary attacker in an offense with plenty of swinging options.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->