2028 Prospects Having Breakout Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 is continuing to make its mark across Colorado, with several prospects putting together breakout seasons this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes have taken major steps in their games, becoming key contributors and leaders for their teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With impressive production and growing confidence on the court, these 2028 prospects are proving they are players to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807580"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab9d2b637aa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ziah Anderson has looked impressive this fall, showcasing her versatility and ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Anderson leads Rock Canyon in hitting percentage and blocks, making her a major contributor both offensively and defensively. She brings a high energy presence to the court, playing with a level of passion and intensity that fuels her performance. Anderson has the ability to take over stretches of a match and make the big plays that help drive her team to wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madigan Knopp","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Loveland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab9d2b637b85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madigan Knopp has been an under the radar recruit putting together a big season this fall. The Loveland libero is averaging an impressive 5.5 digs per set, showcasing her range and ability to control the back row. Knopp is the type of defender opposing teams need to scout and look to keep the ball away from. She covers a ton of court in serve receive and works relentlessly on defense, establishing herself as one of the key leaders for this Loveland squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827258"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab9d2b637be7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makenzie Pears has been phenomenal throughout her junior season and continues to show why she is one of Colorado's premier pin hitters. The Clemson commit leads the way for Palmer Ridge as their go to attacker, producing efficiently both in system and out of system, a major sign of an elite level attacker. Pears brings a powerful and dynamic presence on the pin and consistently finds ways to terminate even when the set is not perfect. She continues to put up big numbers this fall and has the opportunity to make an even bigger name for herself as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532762"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab9d2b637c4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison Jones has been on fire this fall, bringing impressive efficiency from the middle blocker position while leading her team in both kills and blocks. Jones works hard in transition, and Berthoud looks to feed her the ball whenever possible. She is a dynamic attacker who can score both in front of and behind the setter on quick attacks, making her difficult for opposing defenses to contain. Defensively, Jones covers a lot of court at the net and consistently gets quality touches and slowdowns to give her back row opportunities to make plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Makenzie Sawvell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pueblo West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab9d2b637d0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makenzie Sawvell has been a standout for Pueblo West this fall, leading the way in several statistical categories and making an impact in nearly every area of the game. Sawvell has established herself as one of her team's go-to attackers, consistently finding ways to produce offensively. What makes her especially valuable is her versatility, as she also contributes as a setter and helps lead the team in assists. Her ability to impact the game in multiple roles makes her an important piece of this Pueblo West squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->