2028 Middles Who Could Make an Immediate College Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's Class of 2028 is loaded with talented middle blockers who are already showing the potential to compete at a high level beyond high school. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From explosive attackers thriving in fast tempo offenses to dominant blockers controlling the net, these athletes are making a major impact for their teams this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As they continue to develop their games, these standout middles are proving they have the athleticism, versatility, and skill sets to make an immediate impact at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943060"],"_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-6ae11c80a8b61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenzie Moore is a name we have had on our radar for quite some time now, and she is putting together an impressive fall season for Fountain-Fort Carson. Moore has been leading the way both offensively and defensively, establishing herself as one of the team's go to attacking options. What really separates Moore is her high contact point and ability to adjust to nearly any set, making her a dangerous offensive weapon even in out of system situations. If she continues producing at this level, Moore could certainly put herself in the conversation for all conference honors this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1002040"],"_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-6ae11c80a8bbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaney Parker brings a strong defensive presence to the court for Lewis-Palmer, making a major impact with her ability to control the net. She does an excellent job positioning herself against opposing hitters, consistently creating slowdowns that allow her team to transition into scoring opportunities. When Lewis-Palmer is able to get her involved in the offense, Parker has the ability to take over matches with her attacking presence and ability to put the ball away. Her versatility, court awareness, and impact at the net make her a valuable piece of this Lewis-Palmer squad and an exciting player to continue watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811253"],"_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-6ae11c80a8c06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Renn has been one of the main offensive contributors for this TCA squad, putting together an impressive fall season with standout numbers at the net. She brings a ton of versatility to the middle blocker position and what really separates Renn is her effectiveness on the slide attack, where she does an excellent job getting into transition quickly and creating scoring opportunities. Beyond her offensive production, Renn brings a dangerous serve that can completely shift the momentum of a match and put opposing teams out of system. Her ability to contribute in multiple areas makes her a valuable piece of TCA's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1008722"],"_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-6ae11c80a8c4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilbert is a name we have had on our radar for quite some time now, and she continues to impress after carrying a successful club season into another standout high school campaign. She brings serious firepower to the court and might have one of the toughest swings in this 2028 class. Gilbert is an explosive attacker who combines a powerful arm swing with the ability to put the ball away in a variety of offensive situations. What really stands out about her game is her aggressiveness at the net and confidence when taking big swings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1018168"],"_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-6ae11c80a8c93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is one of the top middle blockers in Colorado's Class of 2028, and while she may be slightly undersized for her position, she certainly doesn't let that impact her game. She is an incredibly dynamic athlete who brings speed, explosiveness, and versatility to the net. What really separates Williams is her quickness in transition and fast approach, allowing her to be a consistent offensive threat. Williams consistently finds ways to score against a double block, using her athleticism and court awareness to create opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->