Big Time Blockers: Players Controlling the Net This September

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado is loaded with athletes who are making their presence felt at the net this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From shutting down opposing attackers to creating crucial slowdowns, these blockers have become major defensive weapons for their teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the big time blockers controlling the net and putting together impressive performances this September.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812539"],"_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-6ab327f67539a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clara Wright currently stands as one of the top blockers statistically in Colorado and continues to make a major impact for Peak to Peak. Wright may be young, but she plays well beyond her years, combining size and athleticism to find ways to score while establishing herself as a big blocking threat at the net. She is a true competitor who demands the ball in transition and plays with confidence when given opportunities to attack. Wright also adjusts well to different sets, making her a versatile and dangerous option in the front row.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab327f675407"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brynley Warta is a player we have watched develop over the last couple of seasons, and she is putting together a standout senior year. Warta leads Mountain Vista as one of their primary attacking options and is someone the team looks to find in crucial moments when they need a point. Beyond her offensive production, she positions herself well at the net to create big slowdowns and does a great job getting out to the pins quickly. Warta's consistency and presence in the front row have made her a major piece of Mountain Vista's success this fall.</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-6ab327f675457"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Londyn Donaldson is an elite slide attacker who has been putting up impressive numbers for Cherokee Trail this fall. Donaldson is a fun player to watch, combining athleticism with a high volleyball IQ to make her one of the more dynamic attacking threats in Colorado. She is not only a force out of the middle but can also produce from the pin, using a fast, powerful arm swing to consistently put pressure on opposing defenses. Cherokee Trail looks to Donaldson to terminate in crucial moments, and she continues to prove she can be a go to option when her team needs a point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039185"],"_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-6ab327f6754a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nkemjikau Udokwu is a player we have been keeping a close eye on over the last couple of weeks, and she continues to impress. Udokwu is one of her team's statistical leaders in both kills and blocks, and while she is still a young talent, she competes with confidence at a high level. She brings an impressive combination of size and athleticism to the court, taking away a lot of space at the net and using her jump height to her advantage. Udokwu continues to develop into a major presence in the front row and is a player to keep an eye on as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["826272"],"_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-6ab327f6754ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace Bovaird has looked dominant this high school season, putting up big numbers at the net and anchoring the front row for Rocky Mountain. Bovaird, a senior committed to the University of Montana, is a true testament to hard work and discipline. After battling back from a knee injury, she plays the game with pure joy and a competitive fire that her teammates feed off of. Bovaird elevates above the competition and has the ability to terminate in almost any situation, making her a major presence for Rocky Mountain this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->