Washington Top 250 Expo: Top Performing Pins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each one of these pin players received a Top Performer award from one of the Expo coaches in attendance at the Washington Top 250 Expo. Six players from the class of 2025 and a 2024 prospect are included in our coverage below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267778"],"_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":"Coaches tabbed Merritt quickly as a difference maker on the outside. Her hammer arm was working overtime in positional drills and that big-time swing carried over to the scrimmage. Merritt played with confidence and had the look of a high-use, six-rotation outside hitter. One Expo coach mentioned that Merritt has improved her quickness and overall defensive game in the past year.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone wp-image-491959 size-mediumu0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/PDTop250_WA_TP_Avery-Merritt.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["272966"],"_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":"Johnson is a 2025 prospect from Eastlake* and at a solid 6'0, she was scoring from both pins throughout the day at the Expo. The junior attacker impressed one coach specifically with her focus on the details during positional drills and her competitive play during six-on-six. Johnson will be with Sudden Impact 17 Storm this club season, a squad that is set to make a run at the top of the PSR rankings in 2024.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-491960u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/PDTop250_WA_TP_Finley-Johnson.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003ernrn* May be mislabeled 2024 in profile. Correction to 2025 incoming.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["395703"],"_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":"It was fun to see Carey-Boxley playing on the outside, and she quickly proved to be a Top performer at the Expo. She was able to attack effectively from the pipe, and her bounce and athleticism carried right over from her usual MB position. Carey-Boxley would be a difficult match-up as a blocker for opposing attackers on the pin, her great timing and quickness impressed coaches along with her upbeat attitude.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-491961u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/PDTop250_WA_TP_Indira-Carey-Boxley.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["455199"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-491983u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/PDTop250_WA_TP_Keyala-Krumland.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003eA sophomore from Kamiakin, Krumland played with a fearless attitude and showed off a big vertical and solid power from the outside. Her 5'7 height did not make a difference, she attacked off-block and high hands and used a quick arm to terminate when the block wasn't closed. Coaches identified Krumland as a u0022winner who is not afraid to take a big swing.u0022 She will have a big role with the Braves next season and will compete for Shockwave 16U during club.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["486986"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Ford played with great control and a purpose. coaches noted that she never seemed to get in a hurry and consistently made the right plays in all phases of the game. the 6'0 junior had a very strong performance out of the pipe, showing off an accurate and strong arm while attacking the corners of the floor. Ford is well-trained and executes the fundamentals with skill and precision.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-491987u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/PDTop250_WA_TP_Layne-Ford.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["485758"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Dittoe is a senior who worked extremely hard at the Expo and deservedly received Top Performer recognition. The Edmonds-Woodway prospect plays longer than her listed 6'0 size and was tough to stop especially on the right side. She finished off points with a great snap on her swing, powering kills to the floor.  The 2024 is working hard to find her next stop and will be with the NW Juniors 18's in her final club season.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-491988u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/PDTop250_WA_TP_Alyssa-Dittoe.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["464287"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"McCraw teamed with setter [player_tooltip player_id='220578' first='Lilli' last='Etter'] in the six-on-six sessions and the Kennedy Catholic junior had her way with defenses from both pins. She tooled the block, found the deep corners, and successfully transitioned from serve receive to attacking. McCraw has terrific strength and a heavy hand, she was a big part of the Lancer's run to the eighth-place finish at the 4A State tournament.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656e6c080141f"} /-->