Upperclassmen Stand Outs at The Stock Up Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five rising juniors and seniors had top-notch efforts at the Washington Stock Up Showcase in Lynnwood, Washington. They should all be leaders on their school squads heading into the fall season, and the court coaches appreciated their skill, energy, and ability to set the tone at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["991501"],"_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-6a65768396a82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deng is always in balance; she has a rhythm and routine in serve receive that gets her in front of the ball with a solid, sound platform. Coaches also liked her size and movement as a back row defender; she has the length to cover the corners and quickness to run down tips to the middle. Deng showed a tough jump float serve that she can not only locate, but also hit with pace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547610"],"_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-6a65768396b1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palaniuk is a leader on the floor, with communication that's not just noise. The Tumwater senior makes sure the backline defense is set, and players know when she has a ball handled. Court coaches spoke highly of her confident passing and willingness to get on the floor in pursuit of any shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1004172"],"_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-6a65768396ba4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haigh is a solid presence as a blocker both in the middle and on the pin, and coaches liked her strong press across the net and good "eye work" tracking the opposing setter and attackers when she was in the middle. The Stadium 2027 prospect has strong footwork and looked comfortable hitting a quick or a higher set off the net. Haigh worked hard at the Showcase and was able to deal with a set that might not be perfect while still giving her team a chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882222"],"_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-6a65768396c3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skinner is a quality 2028 prospect who has the ability to run a high-tempo offense- coaches picked out that part of her game quickly at the Showcase. She has a soft touch and excellent feel when she is setting the middle attack; middles thrived when she was on their court. We have seen Skinner play for multiple years, and the improvement in her game is noticeable and exciting to watch. She should be a big contributor again this fall for Ingraham. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939352"],"_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-6a65768396cb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owens brings a high motor energy and high hammer swing to the court. She looks to now be 6 feet even, and she has a strong move in transition and a power arm. We watched her in February, and she has improved since then, particularly in her routes and swing choices. Ownes is dynamic and hard-working, with a fiery but positive personality on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->