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<p>After starting with the setters, I'm turning my attention to the middles. This group includes players I want to see more of as club season gets going. I'll be watching how they read the offense, close blocks, and make themselves available to attack. There's plenty left to evaluate, let's get going!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">There is a lot of excitement about Macey. She has been on my radar for a bit and sends me lots of clips of her play. She won her school's Offensive Player of the Year award and is moving up to the high school team next season. She has a very repeatable and powerful swing. Mallett moves well at the net and gets off the floor quickly. Macey can overpower opposing defenses as well as finesse the ball around them.</p>
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<p>Defense is going to be big going forward. How she handles the speed and quickness of high school players compared to junior high players will be a key to how far she can go. So far, I really like what I see from the youngster on this list.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Imposing. That is one way to describe Makenna. I have yet to watch her in person, but on video, I like what I see. The first thing that stands out to me is her footwork and agility at the net. She gets into position well on both offense and defense. Makenna gets good leverage when blocking and closes seams well.</p>
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<p>On offense, Lee has a big, powerful swing. She is still raw in a few areas, but Makenna has a lot of ability, and her on-court presence is electric. She is excitable and really pumps up her teammates. I look for Lee to have a breakout club season for Fort Smith Jrs. 17 National.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">I was lucky enough to see Josie a few times in person this season. She's a legit 6'2" and moves extremely well. I watched her go toe-to-toe with Central's Ky Davis (Alabama commit), and Welborn did not back down. Her wingspan allows her to cover a lot of net space, and she intimidates hitters.</p>
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<p>She led Alma this season in kills, kills per set, hitting percentage, and blocks. Welborn has the ability to play all three front-row spots, and I could easily see a college coach moving her to one of the pins. That versatility will really help her in recruiting. The Ft Smith Jrs 17 Elite team is going to be a very solid group to watch with [player_tooltip player_id='784121' first='Carley' last='Freeman'], [player_tooltip player_id='890979' first='Jalliyah' last='Freeman-Rhone'], [player_tooltip player_id='751306' first='Camryn' last='Waters'], [player_tooltip player_id='775914' first='Rylee' last='Cofey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='769420' first='Leighton' last='Cross']. All players I am watching this club season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700" id="acf-block-6af715176cfee">Addison saw limited action this season, missing time in August and September. When she got healthy, she got back into form and finished the season with an 11-kill performance against Bryant in the playoffs. I first saw Tharnish play last season, and she was impressive, putting up 181 kills and 63 blocks as a freshman for Southside. This club season, she will be one to watch with Ozark Jrs.</p>
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<p id="acf-block-6af715176cfee">Obviously, at 6'3", she takes up a lot of space. But being big isn't enough. You have to be able to move and produce. Addison does both well. Powerful at the point of attack. Solid, clean swing. She can block solo or with a pin to shut down attackers. She will continue to climb up the rankings this season and next with her ability to play multiple front-row positions.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">New club alert! Mackenzie let me know she is playing on a new club out of NEA the Arkansas Bolo. Sutton is another young Brookland player I'm looking forward to watching this club season. She has the versatility to play both middle, outside side and right side, giving her opportunities to develop in multiple front-row roles. I'm particularly interested in seeing how her footwork, blocking, and attacking develop as she gains experience against stronger competition. She's still early in her high school career, and this club season should give us a better look at her potential as a front-row player. </p>
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<p>I'm looking forward to getting more time in the gym with these setters and seeing how their games develop this club season. Next up are the pin hitters!</p>
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<p>Have a player I should watch? Send me a message.</p>
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<p>Robert Birch | Prep Dig Arkansas<br>X: @prepdigrob | Instagram: @prepdigarrob</p>
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After starting with the setters, I'm turning my attention to the middles. This group includes players I want to see more of as club season gets going. I'll be watching how they read the offense, close blocks, and make themselves available to attack. There's plenty left to evaluate, let's get going!
There is a lot of excitement about Macey. She has been on my radar for a bit and sends me lots of clips of her play. She won her school's Offensive Player of the Year award and is moving up to the high school team next season. She has a very repeatable and powerful swing. Mallett moves well at the net and gets off the floor quickly. Macey can overpower opposing defenses as well as finesse the ball around them.
Defense is going to be big going forward. How she handles the speed and quickness of high school players compared to junior high players will be a key to how far she can go. So far, I really like what I see from the youngster on this list.
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Imposing. That is one way to describe Makenna. I have yet to watch her in person, but on video, I like what I see. The first thing that stands out to me is her footwork and agility at the net.…
I was lucky enough to see Josie a few times in person this season. She's a legit 6'2" and moves extremely well. I watched her go toe-to-toe with Central's Ky Davis (Alabama commit), and Welborn did not back down. Her…
Addison saw limited action this season, missing time in August and September. When she got healthy, she got back into form and finished the season with an 11-kill performance against Bryant in the playoffs. I first saw Tharnish play last season, and she was impressive, putting up 181 kills and 63 blocks as a freshman for Southside. This club season, she will be one to watch with Ozark Jrs.
Obviously, at 6'3", she takes up a lot of space. But being big isn't enough. You have to be able to move and produce. Addison does both well. Powerful at the point of attack. Solid, clean swing. She can block solo or with a pin to shut down attackers. She will continue to climb up the rankings this season and next with her ability to play multiple front-row positions.
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New club alert! Mackenzie let me know she is playing on a new club out of NEA the Arkansas Bolo. Sutton is another young Brookland player I'm looking forward to watching this club season. She has the versatility to play…
I'm looking forward to getting more time in the gym with these setters and seeing how their games develop this club season. Next up are the pin hitters!
