High-Impact Pin Hitters from Midwest Power League #2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time to move to the frontcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We just spotlighted a few standout liberos from last weekend's Midwest Power League, but we can't forget about the front-row terminators, either. The UBT Sports Complex was packed with high-flying pin hitters, many of whom are reaching a new level in 2024. We've updated our scouting reports after this early-season tournament, so let's share a few of them here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bring on the outside hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["342612"],"_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":"Crist is fitting right in with [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Black. Her high-level experience in 2023 has prepared Crist to take on a leading role with this squad, and she's already delivering in early-season action. She's a true six-rotation attacking threat who has made big gains on her pipe attack. 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