Overall Skills and Increased Impact Among These Prospects

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774795"],"_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-6a9a171757251"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Raines (*pictured) is back and making another solid impact this 2026 season for Kings in the ECC. As she provided a solid campaign in her freshman season last year, she has come returned as a key threat and contributor in multiple phases for a squad that features the top three offensive kills leaders in the league. Raines is second in the league as she has increased her production to 2.9 k/s through a tough early-season schedule for the Knights agains some of the top DI and DII teams in Ohio. She also finds her among the top five in total digs and servic aces. Just a sophomore, she plays like a veteran and wants the ball in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["565511"],"_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-6a9a1717572e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pasiak has progressively increased her impact over the course of 2026 as she is averging 3.8 k/s on a .349 efficiency. With three consecutive matches in double-figure kills territory, she unleashed her arm in Olmsted Falls most recent match with a season and career high of 19 kills to lead her team to the 3-1 win over Steele. The Bulldogs are 5-2 overall and are certain to find success at a good rate if Pasiak can sustain the rise of her contributions. As she moves well through her approach work, she can put some good pace on the ball when on time and balance. Another factor for her success is that she can score from anywhere on the net from pin to pin. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["722535"],"_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-6a9a17175733c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Redman is off to a hot start in 2026 Colonel Crawford continues to produce more wins since her arrival her freshman season. With 136 kills this season, the sophomore pin is averaging 4.7 k/s as the Eagles are currently 8-1 overall and 4-0 in Northern 10 play. In two matches this week, Redman provided consecutive performances of 18 kills in her team's two 3-0 wins over Carey and Willard. Hitting .500 in her combined output is indicative of her ability to provide big impact through high volume work. She also contributed well on the defensive side with 28 total digs over those same two matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038601"],"_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-6a9a1717573b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Panthers are currently unbeaten at 6-0 as Swisher has been a big factor on the defensive side. She has increased her impact significantly from 2025 when she contributed in a supporting role as she boasts a season average of 14.7 d/m. As she established her career high fo 13 digs in a single match in her sophomore season, the 5'8 junior has picked up double-digit digs in all but one match this season, including twice reaching 20 or more. Pickerington North's most recent win was a tight 3-2 outcome over Johnstown-Monroe as Swisher set a new career high for a single match with 25 digs. An avid beach competitor, her first-touch tools and court awareness are keys to her success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038599"],"_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-6a9a1717573fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tri-Valley is 4-1 to start the season as Smith has been on point with her contributions considering her 2025 effort and what she's providing for the Scotties early this season. She had her best match of the season earlier this week with a season high 14 kills as the 5'11 middle earned match-high honors. For the second season in a row, she is averaging 2.6 k/s as her latest effort displayed her versatility to score through different quick options around her setter while able to use her length to swing aggressively at the pin if needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->