2029 Middles With the Athleticism to Play at the Next Level

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's Class of 2029 is loaded with talented middle blockers who are already showing the athleticism and skill set needed to compete at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From explosive attackers with high contact points to dominant blockers who can control the net, these young athletes have been making a major impact for their teams this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As their sophomore seasons come to a close, we take a closer look at the 2029 middles who are standing out and proving they have the potential to become elite college prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015225"],"_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-6aea3bb7942d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norah Feik has established herself as a go to attacking option for Regis Jesuit, consistently finding creative ways to score in a variety of situations. Feik is an under the radar recruit with a ton of potential, bringing a powerful arm swing and the ability to make a major impact offensively. What separates Feik is her strong understanding of the game, which translates into her blocking presence at the net, where she reads opposing hitters well and positions herself to make big time plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1004248"],"_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-6aea3bb794319"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alyvia Lane is another name we have highlighted several times, and she continues to put up impressive numbers for Falcon this fall. Lane is one of the most imposing blockers in Colorado, taking up a tremendous amount of space at the net and consistently getting her hands on the ball to create slowdowns for her defense. Not only does she have the ability to take over matches offensively when given the opportunity, but her strong technical ability and positioning make her a major defensive presence for this Falcon squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015184"],"_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-6aea3bb794348"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily McGill has been elevating Timnath's offense this fall, putting up impressive numbers from the middle and establishing herself as one of the team's top offensive weapons. McGill is quick in transition and brings tremendous versatility to the court, attacking efficiently in front of the setter while also running fast tempo plays behind. With her high contact point and explosive arm swing, McGill has the ability to take over matches when Timnath can consistently find her in serve receive and transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903005"],"_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-6aea3bb794373"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Raeana Gibbs continues to prove why she is one of Colorado's top young prospects, putting up impressive all around numbers for Cherokee Trail as just a sophomore. Gibbs put in a tremendous amount of work during the offseason, improving her vertical jump and developing the speed needed to close blocks out to the pins. That hard work is paying off this fall, as she has established herself as one of the team's main offensive threats while continuing to make a strong impact at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812539"],"_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-6aea3bb79439d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clara Wright has been on our radar for a while now, and she continues to impress with her performances for Peak to Peak this fall. Wright has been putting up impressive numbers on both sides of the ball, making a major impact offensively while establishing herself as a strong defensive presence at the net. If she continues performing at this level, Wright could be in line for postseason honors and continues to show why she is one of the top middle blockers in Colorado's Class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->