First Contact Crew: Class of 2030 and 2031

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The back row is already making some noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This young group brings plenty of energy, strong fundamentals, and a serious willingness to chase down the ball. These are players who are not waiting for the play to come to them. They are going after it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1011114"],"_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-6a7b84acd9507"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis is one quick 2031 to keep an eye on. She is always ready to move and does not hesitate when the ball takes her out of position. Her platform stays strong even when she has to chase a tough ball, which is a great sign for such a young player. More importantly, she finds a way to get those tough touches back to her setter. That kind of effort is hard to teach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1006874"],"_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-6a7b84acd96ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beier takes charge in the back row. You can see her communicating, moving, and staying involved from the start of the rally. She wants the ball, and she is not shy about going after it. Her strong platform gives her a great foundation, while her confidence keeps her teammates in the know. Beier is already showing that she wants to be someone her team can rely on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["997536"],"_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-6a7b84acd9795"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mccormick brings strong fundamentals and a great feel for the ball. She is constantly moving toward contact instead of waiting for it to come to her. Her ability to read the play is already noticeable, and that skill should only continue to grow. She holds her platform well and consistently works to get the ball to target. There is plenty of room for growth, and she is off to a great start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Keep These Names Close</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis, Beier, and McCormick are young, but they are already showing the habits that matter in the back row. Strong movement, good platforms, and the willingness to go make plays are all things worth watching as this group develops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more Colorado volleyball coverage and young players to watch, follow us on Instagram @prepdigcolorado!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->