5A Middle Blockers Having a Standout Fall Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's 5A class is loaded with talented middle blockers who have made a major impact for their teams this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From putting up big numbers offensively to controlling the net defensively, these players have become key pieces for their programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some 5A middle blockers who have stood out with their play so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785249"],"_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-6aaecf0d9a1ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabriella Speckman has been a standout this fall, leading her team offensively and putting up big numbers all around. Speckman remains uncommitted but looks ready to compete at the next level. She is playing with confidence and fire this fall and has the ability to completely take over matches. Speckman comes up big in crucial moments, understands the game well, and continues to be a major difference maker for Lutheran.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734486"],"_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-6aaecf0d9a20f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucy Worrell is one of two middle blockers for Lutheran having a standout season this fall. The senior middle committed to Taylor University leads the team in hitting percentage and blocks, putting up big time numbers while establishing herself as one of Lutheran's top offensive options. She looks poised this season and brings another level of leadership and consistency to the floor. Her presence at the net continues to be a major asset for this talented Lutheran team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827124"],"_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-6aaecf0d9a259"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Londyn Donaldson has been impressive to watch this fall season. The junior middle committed to the University of Notre Dame has been putting up big time numbers. She leads her team in kills, hitting percentage, blocks, and is one of the all time leaders in the state. Donaldson is carrying a huge offensive load for Cherokee Trail finding ways to score even when the set is not there. She has the ability to take over matches both offensively and defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sophia Rodriguez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Littleton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaecf0d9a2f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia Rodriguez is an under the radar player having an impressive senior season. Rodriguez leads her team in kills, hitting percentage, and blocks, making her a major asset for this Littleton team. She is dynamic on the floor and brings athleticism and size to the front row. Rodriguez is quick getting out to the pins and finds creative ways to score from anywhere along the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532762"],"_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-6aaecf0d9a347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison Jones is having an impressive start to the high school season and has quickly climbed her way to the top statistically for both her team and across the state. Jones has accumulated an impressive 48 blocks in just a few weeks, making her a major presence at the net. Her attacking is just as impressive, as she brings a high contact point and powerful arm swing to the court for Berthoud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->