5A Middle Blockers Who Could Take Over This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's 5A class features some of the most dominant and athletic middle blockers in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a combination of size, explosiveness, technical ability, and experience, these athletes have the tools to completely take over matches on both sides of the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are several 5A middle blockers poised to make a major impact for their teams this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1023181,"_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-6a8fad0766948"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily Bowers is a multi sport athlete who brings impressive size and athleticism to the court. Valor Christian will look to Bowers to provide a strong blocking presence at the net as she brings the experience and technical ability needed to help her team compete for another state championship. She positions herself well to take away space and create quality slowdowns defensively, while her offensive presence makes her a player opposing teams will have to game plan around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734499"],"_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-6a8fad07669f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brynley Warta brings a high contact point and fast arm swing to the court and is playing exceptionally well heading into her senior season. Committed to the University of Central Arkansas, Warta plays with confidence and brings an elite level of technical ability that makes her a difficult matchup at the net. Mountain Vista will look to Warta to lead the offense this fall, and when her team can consistently feed her the ball, she has the ability to completely take over a match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015222"],"_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-6a8fad0766a69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella Wilson is a standout middle blocker committed to Idaho State University who enters her senior season coming off a national championship run with her club team. Fossil Ridge will look to Wilson to put up big numbers this fall and lead the way as the team pushes for a deep postseason run, with her leadership, court vision, and dominant presence at the net setting her apart. As one of the top middle blockers in the state, Wilson has the potential to put together a season worthy of Player of the Year consideration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["964534"],"_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-6a8fad0766b0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Halia Allen stands out as one of the top middle blockers in Colorado's class of 2029. Allen can attack in any direction, uses a variety of shots to find open court, and has the ability to score around a well formed double block. Her quickness in transition and efficiency on the slide make her especially dangerous behind the setter, while her ability to take over matches both offensively and defensively makes her a key piece of Legend High School's offense this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1023185,"_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-6a8fad0766bad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elizabeth Polsgrove is impressive not only for her technical ability, but for the elite athleticism she brings to the court. Although still young with plenty of room to develop, Polsgrove is already a major threat at the net and is a multi sport athlete whose explosiveness translates naturally to volleyball. Pine Creek will look to her to provide a dominant blocking presence this fall while continuing to develop into a major offensive weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->