Impact Attackers from the 2023 LPS Invite Gold Bracket

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll have no shortage of options here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My Saturday morning visit last weekend was to Lincoln Southeast for the Gold bracket of the annual LPS Invitational. This event pulls in elite teams from Lincoln and beyond, giving us a broad look at some of Nebraska's up-and-coming talent. It's no surprise that the event's Gold bracket participants had an impressive lineup of terminal hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, let's talk about a few of them. Here are some of the most impactful attackers from last weekend's LPS Invite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["152857"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Lionberger is a constant showstopper in the Lincoln Southwest frontcourt. She can run a standard quick in front of the setter or play as a part-time opposite whenever necessary. Regardless, Lionberger produced some of the weekend's most assertive swings and was an emotional spark plug for the Silver Hawks. 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She can work around opposing blockers down the line or in the seam. Harding will find a way.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["155042"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Feed the hot hand. That was Grand Island's mantra as it climbed to the Gold bracket and remained dialed in Saturday morning. Traudt, a UNLV commit, commanded the Islander frontcourt in ways only she could muster. 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Luckily, her effortless elevation and explosiveness make her an ideal fit for this task. Overall, the Titans proved that they can adapt to so many different lineups and personnel. The future is bright, too.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["109585"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"There's nothing like leaning on the reliable senior. Few are more reliable than Medeck. The South Dakota commit has been compiling big numbers for a long time, so last weekend's dominance is a surprise to no one. 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