Syracuse Team Profile

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After claiming the Region 1 title, upsetting Lone Peak in the quarterfinals, and advancing to the 6A state semifinals last season, the Syracuse Titans showed they are still a top contender in the state after picking up their first win over the Northridge Knights on Wednesday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although Syracuse graduated two seniors who were instrumental to last season's success, the Titans return a strong core while adding key additions to the lineup. Both of the Barkdull twins played outside last night, with junior [player_tooltip player_id='532735' first='Addie' last='Sanders'] playing rightside, and sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1015311' first='Mindy' last='McNeil'] in the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892964"],"_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-6a741b2cc7a6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='892964' first='Brinley' last='Barkdull'] picks up right where she left off, hitting a .737% with 14 kills and 8 aces in a 3-set match. She had strong swings into the sharp angle, high off hands, and hard through the holes of the block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894156"],"_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-6a741b2cc7b20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior setter [player_tooltip player_id='894156' first='Miyah' last='Lish'] enters her final season with the Titans. In last night's game against the Knights, she recorded 19 assists, found 1-1 opportunities for her pins, and kept her middles involved in the offense. While connections are still building with both of her middles, her skill as a setter promises a strong foundation as they continue to find their rhythm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015311"],"_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-6a741b2cc7c2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing at 6'4, sophomore middle blocker [player_tooltip player_id='1015311' first='Mindy' last='McNeil'] is a strong addition for the Titans this season. She transitions well and is quick to be up and available. She has a high contact point, which makes it easy for her to find kills high over the block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She recorded 5 kills on the night and hit a .455%. Mindy is definitely an athlete I am excited to continue watching this high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532735"],"_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-6a74f8bb54b2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing rightside this year for the Titans is junior [player_tooltip player_id='532735' first='Addie' last='Sanders']. She showcased a high reach, elevated well, and found kills in the deep corners, hard through the block, and utilized tips when she found holes in the defense on both pins. As a blocker, Addie lined up well on her outsides and pressed early and back into the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894152"],"_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-6a74f8bb54b59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing on the outside last night, [player_tooltip player_id='894152' first='McKinley' last='Barkdull']'s power and athleticism translated well. She found kills high off hands and into the seams of blocks in and out of system. Her blocking eye work and technique helped get touches at the net to slow down the Knights' offense and keep the Titans in system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532738"],"_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-6a74f8bb54b79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Returning as a junior, middle blocker [player_tooltip player_id='532738' first='Isla' last='Jensen'] closed to the pins quickly and had solid eye work at the net. She transitioned quickly and kept herself involved in the offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1015309,"_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-6a741b2cc7bb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Only a sophomore, [player_tooltip player_id='1015309' first='Sophia' last='Knight'] shows that the future of the Titans' offense is in good hands. She has controlled technique with quiet footwork and put up hittable balls out of system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the sets she played, she maintained consistent location to her pins, located her middles well, and wasn't afraid to call on her own number. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->