10 Athletes from 10 Clubs on the 2027 Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our initial 2027 Watch List is finally published, and there are so many athletes to talk about. One thing I love about this specific list is the depth of talent across numerous clubs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435874"],"_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":"Addison is among the most versatile middles I have seen at the 15s level. She fires on all cylinders and has a lot of depth to her game. She is a powerhouse middle with a heavy hand on the ball. She can earn great kills on swings but has good court awareness and earns points on tips. 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