2028 Prospects To Watch This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's class of 2028 is filled with talented prospects who are ready to take another step forward this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From dynamic offensive threats to high level defensive playmakers, these athletes have continued to elevate their games and are poised to make major impacts for their high school teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season gets underway, these are some of the 2028 prospects worth keeping a close eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1017450,"_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-6a7b59da32753"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aviah King continues to rise as one of the top middle blockers in Colorado's class of 2028. King is a fiery competitor who brings contagious energy to the court, complementing her dynamic offensive ability and diverse shot selection. She can attack in all directions and is especially effective at finding open court and scoring around bigger blockers. Defensively, King takes away space at the net and consistently puts herself in the right position, using her high volleyball IQ and ability to read the game to make an impact as a blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000227"],"_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-6a7b59da327cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elsa Matherly is an elite pin hitter in the class of 2028 who is coming off a successful club season and is ready to make an immediate impact this fall. Matherly combines an impressive contact point with elite athleticism and a powerful arm swing, making her a dynamic offensive threat. She excels in a tempo offense and is especially dangerous attacking down the line, where she can consistently challenge opposing defenses. Matherly also makes her presence felt as a blocker and provides solid ball control in serve receive, giving her the ability to impact the game in all six rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["776333"],"_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-6a7b59da32806"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Camble Booth has continued to improve each season, and this fall she is poised to make a major impact for her high school team. Booth is a dynamic athlete who brings a powerful arm swing and a high energy presence to the court, making her a great offensive option. She also reads opposing hitters well and consistently puts herself in the right position at the net. As a blocker, Booth does an excellent job getting touches and slowing down hard driven attacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1008722"],"_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-6a7b59da32837"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn Gilbert brings an impressive combination of athleticism and a high contact point to the court. Offensively, she can attack in any direction and is especially effective off one foot on the slide and in quick tempo situations. Gilbert's versatility and ability to move quickly in transition make her a consistent threat in the middle. Defensively, she takes away significant space at the net and is quick out to the pins, allowing her to challenge opposing hitters across the entire front row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":831405,"_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-6a7b59da32866"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deja Lewis is a talented six rotation pin hitter in the class of 2028 who makes an impact on both sides of the ball. Lewis excels on the outside, where her impressive vertical, powerful arm swing, and diverse shot selection give her team a dynamic offensive option. What separates Lewis, is the ball control she provides in the back row. As one of her team's primary passers, she anchors serve receive while bringing relentless defensive effort, making her a valuable presence in all six rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->