Five Radar Finds From First Half of the H.S. Season

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1006268"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":231293,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6ab5291498b1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Placak is a 5'9 pin leading Padua Franciscan's offense at 3.9 k/s this season. She filled a reserve role in 2025 and has successfully asserted herself into the Bruin's core lineup as she terminates at a .224 efficiency and 44% kill rate. The junior has earned 20+ kills multiple times while making some of her best offensve contributions lately at 4.3 k/s over the Bruin's three most recent matches, which includes 21 kills on a .425 efficiency versus a solid Gilmour Academy team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045034"],"_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-6ab5291498b85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goldman is leading Bluffton's offense with her ability to score as a left side pin. When in rhythm and on time, she can push opponents on their heels with good force of contact, which then allows her to move the ball around with touch and control to make them scramble. The Pirates are 10-4 overall as Goldman is a key threat among their offensive arsenal at 2.3 k/s. Her most recent effort was her best this season as she scored 14 kills while picking up six digs in Bluffton's 3-2 win over Columbus Grove.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045035"],"_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-6ab5291498bd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Balas provides 2.1 k/s for Holy Name as a key part of their core scoring trio. Primarily swinging from the right pin, she can also score through quicker options in the middle with an explosive quality in her approach and good pace when on time in the air. With a season high 13 kills in their recent 3-2 win over CVCA, she is showing more production as the season is progressing. She contributes well defensively also at a career high average of 8.4 d/m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045036"],"_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-6ab5291498c1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simpson has upped her effort and impact for Streetsboro in 2026 as a primary offensive threat and with increased defense. She moves around the court with quickness with good action in the defense-to-transition phase in the front row. As she builds good momentum in her full approach, she also has shown good awareness to be patient and available to just jump and hit aggressively in a broken play. A primary six-rotation pin, she provides career high averages of 2.8 k/s and 8.3 d/m for the Rockets. Simpson provided a season high 16 kills to go with 10 digs for the double-double effort in Streetsboro's most recent match versus Roosevelt.</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":231293,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Janele MacClements","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Westerville South","_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-6ab5291498cc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior setter is leading the Westerville South offense to some good success in 2026. Having shared the setting role in 2025, MacClements is the primary leader dishing nearly nine assists per set. The Wildcats are 13-2 overall and feature a core group of hitters that include a couple of key veterans that can put up some big numbers. The collection of their effort has led to a team average of 12 kills per set. Their most recent 3-1 win over Worthington Kilbourne included MacClement's career high effort of 40 assists, supported by 10 digs for the double-double. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->