Hidden Gems: Small School Players With Big Time College Potential

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the most talented players in Colorado are competing at the smaller school level, and many of them deserve more recognition for what they bring to the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes are putting up impressive numbers, leading their teams to success, and showing the potential to compete at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few hidden gems who have caught our attention this fall and should be on college coaches' radars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1009895"],"_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-6aeb7faa903ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearson is another name on our radar who has been establishing herself as a strong offensive threat for Eaton this fall. While she continues to make an impact as an attacker, what really separates her game is her consistency in serve receive and defense. Pearson brings a reliable platform that allows her to handle tough serves and keep Eaton in system, giving her team more opportunities to run an efficient offense. Her ability to contribute in multiple areas of the court makes her a valuable piece of this Eaton squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1060504"],"_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-6aeb7faa90456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pederson is another new name on our radar, and the 2029 setter is already putting up impressive numbers at the varsity level. She is helping run one of the top offenses in 3A, bringing speed and consistency to the court while putting her hitters in great positions to score. Pederson has a great touch on the ball but what really stands out is her court awareness and ability to recognize which hitters to feed in different situations, allowing her to keep the offense balanced and efficient.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806071"],"_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-6aeb7faa904b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">St. Jean has been one of the most impressive 3A liberos this fall, averaging 4.0 digs per set and leading the way in serve receive for Eaton. She has been a cornerstone of this Eaton defense, consistently making big time plays and keeping her team in rallies. What really separates St. Jean from other liberos is her speed, she covers a ton of court and finds ways to pick up shots and hard driven balls. She does the little things well from consistently covering her hitters to calling out shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038282"],"_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-6aeb7faa90507"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucero is a new name on our radar, and boy is she impressive. The senior middle blocker remains uncommitted but has the athleticism and potential to make an impact at the next level. Lucero is a dynamic player who brings a strong blocking presence at the net and moves efficiently in transition. What really separates her game is her ability to get out to the pins quickly, attack in multiple directions, and find ways to score around big double blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039537"],"_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-6aeb7faa9055c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tonche is a player we have had on our radar for a while, and she is making a strong case for postseason honors with her impressive production across nearly every area of the court. She brings a high level of consistency to this Sterling squad, serving as a go to offensive option while also playing a key role defensively and in serve receive. Her versatility and ability to contribute in multiple areas make her a valuable piece of Sterling's success this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->