Class of 2027: Players Elevating There Teams This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 is making a major impact across Colorado this fall, with seniors stepping up when their teams need them most. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From putting up big time numbers to providing leadership and consistency, these players are making their final high school seasons count. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the 2027s elevating their teams and making their presence felt this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["519217"],"_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-6ac3094d45628"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adelaide Griest is one of Colorado's premier middle blockers, leading the state with an impressive 84 blocks so far this season. She is also hitting .417 and has become one of Broomfield's go-to attackers at the net, making an impact on both sides of the ball. Griest is putting up big time numbers, but beyond the stats, her leadership and presence on the court continue to stand out. She is playing with the confidence and consistency you want to see from a senior in her final season.</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":"Ava Buckley","_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":"null","_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":"Highlands Ranch","_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-6ac3094d456f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava Buckley is having a standout season, averaging an impressive 6.5 digs per set while recording 268 serve receive attempts. Buckley takes up a ton of court defensively, consistently extending rallies and giving her team opportunities to make plays. She is a feisty libero who brings a high volleyball IQ and relentless defensive effort every time she steps on the floor. Buckley is also a staple in serve receive, freeing up her hitters to transition and becoming a key piece of this Highlands Ranch team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014685"],"_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-6ac3094d45742"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shelby Elms is one of 4A's most productive attackers, putting up 184 kills and averaging an impressive 4.4 kills per set. Elms is having a phenomenal senior season, and the work she put in during the offseason is clearly showing on the court. She is a key piece of her team's serve receive, helping anchor the back row while also putting up big numbers offensively. Elms brings athleticism and a high vertical to the floor, and her presence elevates the level of play around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816653"],"_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-6ac3094d45789"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makenzie Praytor is hitting an impressive .356 with 58 blocks on the season so far for Liberty. She has been a key piece of the offense and has established herself as one of their go to attackers in her final season. Praytor is quick out to the pins and brings a major blocking presence in the middle, consistently finding ways to slow down opposing hitters. She is one of Liberty's core leaders and has the ability to take over matches when they can consistently feed her the ball.</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":"Mia O'Neil","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Crested Butte","_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-6ac3094d45811"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mia O'Neil is leading in nearly every statistical category for her team and currently leads 2A with an impressive 5.0 kills per set. O'Neil is having a standout senior season, contributing in every area of the game and consistently finding ways to make an impact. What separates her is her consistency in serve receive and her ability to be a major piece of the offense. O'Neil has the opportunity to finish out an impressive season and help her team make some noise at state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->