Five 2025 Prospects in Central Zone 17 Premier

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='179059' first='Olivia' last='Weiseman'] - [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']<br>Weiseman has some of the better versatility in the greater Cincy area. She is competing for [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last='']'s second 17U team but expands her role offensively as she has shared time setting along with taking swings at the right pin when in the front row so far this club season. She continues to show great form and delivery setting the offense while also lending her ability to be an aggressive attacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='152068' first='Sancia' last='Williams'] - [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last='']<br>The 5'11 Williams is a left side attacker from Hawken. At 2.4 k/s she was a key offensive factor for the Hawks as they went unbeaten in Chagrin Valley play and earned an overall record of 18-3 in 2023. Williams had a breakout varsity effort as she doubled her offensive production from a season ago. Look for her to take some healthy swings this weekend as she can generate big power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='289176' first='Parker' last='Vackert'] - BlackSwamp (*pictured)<br>The 5'11 Vackert had another impressive varsity season once again averaging over three kills per set for the Carey Blue Devils. It was also another consecutive season with an attacking efficiency over .400 while earning a career best 3.1 blocks per match. Her offensive versatility creates a lot of opportunity for her as she can swing and score through all locations and tempos. Her aggressive lift off the floor results in some big arm speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='718892' first='Clara' last='Kilgore'] </strong>- Boss CLE<br>Kilgore had a solid varsity campaign this past fall as she elevated her contributions on the offensive side as she terminated a career best 253 kills for a 3.5 k/s average, which led Elyria Catholic as they finished 18-6 overall. The outside hitter has good arm control to swing for power as well as to exploit gaps in the opponent's defense with off speed action. If she can improve the consistency of her footwork get to the ball on balance she will increase her touch point and effectiveness overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mara McDougal</strong> - Mintonette<br>The 5'7 DS/L touches a lot of balls defensively that helps create more offensive opportunities for her team. Over her recent two varsity seasons for Buckeye Central she has totaled nearly 800 total digs with a career best 438 and 16.2 d/m average. She gets herself stopped in space where she can react quickly to the ball coming across the net off of the hitter's arm while also being able to create good angles to put her setter in a good position. She and her team open as the #16 seed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->