2029s With the Tools to Play at the Next Level

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's class of 2029 features a talented group of prospects who are already showing the tools needed to compete at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From athleticism and versatility to advanced court vision and volleyball IQ, these players continue to elevate their games with each season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As their development continues, these are some of the 2029s who have the potential to make an impact at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015185"],"_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-6a7949db3799d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Livia Pena continues to improve each season, and coming off a successful club season, she is ready to make an immediate impact this fall. Pena has become increasingly comfortable playing in a tempo offense, where she excels at finding open space and using a variety of shots to score around bigger blockers. She also makes her presence felt defensively, taking away space at the net and getting touches on hard driven attacks to make life easier for her back row defenders. Pena's continued development on both sides of the ball makes her a player to keep an eye on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1016982,"_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-6a7949db379e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natori Curren is a talented pin hitter who brings a diverse shot selection and plenty of power to her team's offense. Curren has a powerful arm swing and is also a staple in the back row, combining solid ball control with an effective transition attack. Beyond her skill set, she stands out for the energy she brings to the court, consistently communicating and elevating the players around her. Curren's leadership, versatility, and ability to contribute in all six rotations make her a valuable presence on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["964534"],"_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-6a7949db37a0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Halia Allen is an elite middle blocker in the class of 2029 who continues to make significant strides each season. Coming off a successful club season, Allen is poised to make an even bigger impact for her high school team this fall. She is a dynamic athlete who is quick out to the pins and covers a lot of court defensively. What really separates Allen is her ability to see the court and identify open space, giving her a diverse shot selection and making her a difficult attacker for opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1002563"],"_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-6a7949db37a2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emily McCarthy is a dynamic pin hitter who elevates above the competition with her athleticism and impressive contact point. McCarthy brings serious power to the offense with a fast arm swing and has established herself as a go to hitter for her team. What separates her from other attackers is her ability to terminate in nearly any situation, whether she is attacking out of system, facing a double block, or playing in a fast tempo offense. Her ability to consistently find ways to score makes McCarthy a difficult matchup for opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1016983,"_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-6a7949db37a5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chanel Crawford is a crafty pin hitter who can make an impact from anywhere on the net. She is an essential piece of her team's offense, bringing a diverse shot selection and a different look that can challenge opposing defenses. Although Crawford is undersized at the pin, she makes up for it with impressive athleticism, speed, and the ability to find creative ways to score. As a national qualifier in beach volleyball, Crawford has developed court vision and versatility that have translated exceptionally well to her indoor game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->