Gateway Matchup 2023 Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150012' first='Tess' last='McConnell'] – 6'0" – Middle – Oakville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McConnell is springy and athletic with great footwork in the middle, transitions off, and loves the three balls. Heart and soul of the team and relied on this year for big matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='123459' first='Mia' last='Berg'] – 6'0" – Middle/Right-side – Eureka</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berg can terminate across the net, but I think she's best on the right pin. She can wear down the defense or be a shutdown blocker in whatever position she is hitting or blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124215' first='Olivia' last='Hasbrook'] – 5'7" - Libero – Eureka</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stud libero is headed to Ohio State to be a Buckeye and one of the best at this position in the state. A quick, excellent passer and can read the hitters exceptionally well, she gives Eureka an edge with the first contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='101700' first='Elise' last='Paul'] – 6'0" – Middle – Lutheran South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul is a big bomber for the Lancers, giving them the middle that terminates and quickly gets to the pins. Great footwork and quick transition give her the edge in the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171210' first='Ella' last='Gaona'] – 5'7” – Libero – Nerinx Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florida State commit is one fun libero to watch play. She is a high motor libero that controls the court for the Markers. Her passion pours out of her when playing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddie Ozersky – 5'10" – Right-side – Marquette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maddie is a great attacker on the right pin for the Mustangs. She sees the blockers well, and her line shot is powerful and precise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->