Best In Multiple States Ready For Midwest Live in Iowa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer live period is approach and what better than to have the "Midwest Live Showcase" held on Friday, May 31 at Iowa PowerPlex in Waukee to kick things off. We have athletes coming from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin (All states welcome). Here is a look at some athletes college coaches might want to put star next as the summer live period begins! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1114/attendees">Athletes Attending Click Here</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/college-rsvp?website_id=3">College Coaches - RSVP Here</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/C7MsE67uV_t/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/C7MsE67uV_t/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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Her [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 15R team were the Iowa Region Runner Up finishers and also qualified for nationals in Vegas finishing second in 15 USA at the Windy City Qualifier.  The Iowa City area is loaded with 2027 talent where many of them are making the trip to the Midwest Live Showcase.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664b924013a51"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["316419"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='316419' first='Edie' last='Miller'] and [player_tooltip player_id='316380' first='Hadley' last='Miller'] are the twin duo that you just can't miss.  I'm sure thousands of pepper touches between the two.  Edie is the one who provides the first touch as the team's libero where she was one of the top freshmen liberos in the state of Iowa for Iowa City Liberty High.  She has really great court awareness and a relaxed platform where she is steady and consistent.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664b924013a9c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443092"],"_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":"I was able to see Rogers at the Windy City Qualifier in March and just thought how this athlete has a fun road of recruiting and opportunity in front of her.  Rogers has to be around 6'0 or 6'1 with so much length.  She is a six rotation outside hitter who can serve receive, pass, and terminate.  She is a terminator from every position on the court.  At the 15s level, the top outsides can usually score with just hitting it hard, but Rogers was able to mix in some role shots and could hit multiple spots on the court. 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I love some alliteration and its easy when it comes to [player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers'].  She had a breakout freshman campaign at Pleasant Valley, finishing in the final four for Iowa's largest class and has continued her progress for Iowa Select 15 Mizuno.  Sweers is another six rotation outside hitter who puts a hurt on the ball, she is tough for the other side to stay in system when she swings.  I recently was able to see her live at the Prep Dig Madness in Miltown event where she was mixing in roll shots and using the entire court to score points.  Iowa Select 15 Mizuno is going the AAU route for nationals and will be a dangerous team heading into June.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664b924013b39"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490013"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='490013' first='Logan' last='Vogt'] started high school this past fall as a freshman at Waukee Northwest where she was part of their state championship team, coached by her mom and joined by two older sisters.  She has been a key part of the success for Iowa PowerPlex 15 Henkelman who won the Iowa Region and also won Northern Lights 15 Liberty.  Her upside is scary where she is a total terminator on the outside and the right side.  She has length and is oozing athleticism where she can create something out of nothing.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664b924013b85"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["273001"],"_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":"Wilson is part of this elite 2027 group of outside hitters as she joins [player_tooltip player_id='360642' first='Sophia' last='Austen'] on [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 15R as a major point scorer.  She also teams up with [player_tooltip player_id='316419' first='Edie' last='Miller'] and [player_tooltip player_id='316380' first='Hadley' last='Miller'] for Iowa City Liberty high school where they will be gearing up for a big high school season.  Wilson has a big time arm swing where she's not afraid to swing big to score points.  Her athletic ability is special where she is also a part of All Iowa Attack, a top tier AAU basketball program.  She will have a busy summer ahead!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664b924013bd2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435889"],"_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":"Chasco is coming to the Midwest Live Showcase from the Milwaukee area where she is one of the most dynamic players from Wisconsin's Class of 2027. 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