Triple Crown NIT Brings Out The Best Of The Best! Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The anticipated Triple Crown NIT came and went, showcasing great talent on every single court. It was three days of volleyball held at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, February 17-19th. Hundreds of teams, thousands of players, family, friends, and fans made that trek through good and bad weather to watch and be part of great competition. There were so many familiar and unfamiliar names and faces. Triple Crown NIT was a great platform to see players in their element, finding those hidden gems that we can showcase and share. Meet six players below who may or may not be familiar names on this platform being recognized as some of the best of the best. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":513350,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jordyn Wilson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Centennial High School (Corona)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"A4 Volley 16 Cassie","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eJordyn Wilsonu003c/strongu003e is playing up a year and she fits right in with her team. 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Coached by Steven Wesley and Lillie Redmond, her height, agility, and timing allowed her to jump and reach high to block incoming attacks from the opposing team. Cooper can consistently shut down the opponent's hitters, disrupting their offensive plays and providing a strong defensive presence at the net. She possesses exceptional speed, timing, and jumping ability to execute these quick attacks with precision. She transitions quickly between offense and defense, making plays at the net. 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She has good arm swing mechanics, timing, and the ability to generate a lot of power behind the ball.  She is very versatile in her offensive game. She can execute a variety of shots, such as cross-court hits, line shots, tips, and roll shots, to keep the opposing defense guessing. She can time blocks effectively to disrupt attacks. Paniagua combines physical athleticism, technical skills, and mental toughness to excel in both the offensive and defensive aspects of the game. 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Coached by Yvette Ybarra, Maria Olilang, and Tamia Cephus, she played a crucial role in orchestrating the team's offense by setting up the ball for attackers to score.  Her setting involved precise placement and timing to deliver the ball in a way that optimizes the hitting opportunity for her pins. She had to make split-second decisions based on the trajectory of the pass, the positioning of blockers, and the readiness of her teammates. Ella Landa will only get better as she continues to excel in the sport.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d8f0c677c06"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I would like to say Thank You to everyone who supports our platform of recognizing youth volleyball players. 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