Five 2030s Who will be on Next Watch List Release

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A number of solid players made the initial Watch List for this group. Not all good prospects in a specific state may make it, but a number will be added when the next one rolls out, including these five. Four come from the talented Alliance 14 REN squad that posted a 6-4 record in the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 14 American Division to take 21st out of 96 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000955"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41d97a97004"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madsen (pictured) gives 14 REN a great option on the outside. Madsen takes a sound approach to the net and puts great power into balls. She has a great vertical jump to at least get hands on balls and slow them down for the defensive specialists. She has the talent to have a great four years for the state power Bruins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["961441"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41d97a9708b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freije had been having a solid season for 14 REN before an injury sidelined her for 12 weeks. She made it back for the national tournament and became a force when she took her rips. One could not even tell she'd been injured. Freije pounds out tough cross shots with amazing zip. Freije does a great job reacting on defense on tipped balls. She makes the simple passes and is a sound blocker. Freije made the CPA varsity and could be a key if the Lions are to make it back to the Division II-AA title game following a runner-up finish last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000951"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41d4cbc09dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark makes a lot of things happen offensively when she has great spacing away from the net. Clark rips seams between double blocks and the back row with outstanding precision. Clark takes quality out of system swings. She also mixes in sound off shots giving opponents a lot to consider. Clark also has a great vertical jump on her blocks. Her relentless play there leads to a lot of stuffs. Clark is also a playmaker on defense. She makes the simple passes, only lungine when necessary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000958"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41d97a9713c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amano has helped 14 REN form a sound defense. She takes minimal steps to the ball and makes the simple passes. Amano does what she can to keep her body aimed at the targets on those important first touches with a sound platform. Amano does a good job communicating with teammates on the court. Amano adds in great reflexes and range to help her cause in the back row. Amano sends out of system balls back toward the net. Amano makes quality out of system sets so teammates can send down balls across the net. Amano does a great job mixing up her jump float and jump spin serves to different locations on the court. Amano pains the lines consistently to create quick points for 14 REN.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000577"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a41d97a97345"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richard has a bright future ahead of her with her playmaking ability at all six spots on the court. Richard angles balls off blocks for big points and takes sound rips. She sees the court well making opponents move their feet to dig her up. Her progress at Oakland will be something to watch these next four years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for two years and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigkentucky/#">prepdigkentucky</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigtennessee/#">prepdigtennessee</a>&nbsp;or @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigoh/#">prepdigoh</a>&nbsp;on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy, @PrepDigTN or @PrepDigOH on X. 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