Part 5 Of Stock Up Showcase 2029 Player Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of all the classes that took part in the 2026 Stock Up Showcase, it was the Class of 2029 prospects that really made a name for themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the fifth and final part of our 2029 player evaluations from last Sunday's event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1010963' first='Peyton' last='Hinson'], OH Farmington/Force</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hinson did a good job of moving past mistakes and attack errors and combing back better in the next rep. She's got plenty of agility and a swing that she can continue to build on. On top of that, she shows a lot of commitment on defense and was willing to throw her body around to make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849580' first='Jordyn' last='Holly'], OH Plymouth/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holly is a prospect that continues to get better with each season. She's got a swing that she's confident in and it generates a lot of consistent power. She knows how to mix up her locations and when to play an offspeed shot. Defensively, Holly is also consistently improving and showing why she can be a strong six-rotation option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='906037' first='Annabella' last='Shyti'], OH Dakota/Unified</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shyti has a lot of quickness and it leads to the ball flying off her hand without needing a big wind up on her swing. Her velocity caught some opponents off guard, as the ball really jumped off her swing. Shyti wants to play aggressive, which is a positive. As she continues to develop her footwork and approach at the net, she could become a major force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='850212' first='Braylon' last='Crawford'], RS OLSM/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crawford keeps herself engaged throughout the play and stays ready to make a tough defensive play, or a solid kill. Her power swings with competitive with the Showcase group, while her blocking was at a high level. The nice thing to see from Crawford is she put as much emphasis on making a gritty defensive play as she did coming through with a big kill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849430' first='Tori' last='Lewis'], MB Walled Lake Western/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis kept herself active and she shined with some really strong defensive plays that you don't always see from middles. When at the net, Lewis stays light on her feet and did a good job to disrupt attacks, while also being able to make quick connections on offense with her setters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895702' first='Iceiss' last='Morrison'], OH Dakota/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morrison is a prospect that has a high ceiling. She's a very athletic prospect that is able to do a lot of things on the floor and make it look rather effortless. Her power was up near the top of the outsides at the Showcase, while her defensive coverage was also at a high level. Morrison is definitely going to be a hitter that will be tough to slow down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780462' first='Jordyn' last='Kern'], OH South Lyon/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kern didn't have the length of some of the other outsides, but she can get as much air as anyone and she has an athletic follow through on her swing to create some fireworks at the net. She's also able to time out dives and sprawls well on defense to make some highlight-reel digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1011615' first='Katerina' last='Federick'], MB Goodrich/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Federick was an agile 6-foot middle that could cover a lot of space defensively by getting to position quickly and timing our her blocks well. Offensively, Federick had big power, but one of her strengths was being able to adjust her swings on the fly. She could wait on the ball to play a difficult angle, or she could rip it right through the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1011759' first='Leanie' last='Gutierrez'], DS/ L Dearborn/Victor's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gutierrez brings a lot of toughness to the back row. She plays with a lot of grit and determination, collecting plenty of bruises and bumps along the way. Her intensity comes with a lot of energy that seems to translate to her peers. When it comes to fundamentals, Gutierrez looks polished and she keeps her arms in good position when on the go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885464' first='Charlotte' last='Keyes'], MB Saline/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keyes has built up a name for herself already and she lived up to the hype last Sunday. The 6'2” middle was one of the top players in the class as she can get over the top of the ball as well as anyone. Her attack angles are almost impossible to dig up when she gets a good look. She moves and jumps with ease, making her a very imposing presence at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918779' first='Saylor' last='Dudlar'], OH OLSM/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dudlar did a nice job of making the most out of opportunities by staying light on her feet and keeping her head on a swivel. She had a great first step to track down a ball heading out of play, and she read sets and bumps well to know what kind of shot she needed to play to avoid errors. As she keeps getting reps at an elevated level, it should bring out all she has to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907162' first='Zoey' last='Hill'], OH [program_tooltip program_id='491326' first='IMG' last='Academy'] (FL)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is an explosive outside from Michigan that is now playing for [program_tooltip program_id='491326' first='IMG' last='Academy'] in Florida. It's a great opportunity for Hill, who already has a strong foundation to build her game on. She gets a lot of air off the floor with relative ease, then has great arm speed and mechanics to consistently challenge defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->