Emerald City Classic: Five 2027 Setters to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Emerald City Classic is one of the largest club tournaments held on the West Coast over the Memorial Day Weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>268 teams are scheduled to compete on the UW Campus and the Academy Sports Center. Washington Volleyball Academy hosts the 36th edition of the ECC, and teams throughout the Pacific Northwest will battle against clubs from across the West and Canada.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig will be on the scene at the University of Washington, covering the teams and players as they attempt to bring home the tournament title. Before the competition begins, we look at some players preparing to give it their all over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top two setters in the current Prep Dig Washington 2027 rankings will both be playing up an age division in the 16 Open and set for the #1 and #2 ranked teams. We cover those two standouts, a top-ranked Oregon setter making the trip for OJVA 15 Gold, and several other prospects to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["459079"],"_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":"The Curtis standout is the #1 setter in the current Prep Dig Washington 2027 rankings. Harris is an all around, excellent volleyball player- she defends, attacks, serves and sets with skill and smarts. Watching her play, the easy, athletic movement and ability to make winning plays jumps out. Harris will lead a Puyallup Juniors 16 National team seeded #1 in the 16 Open Division at Emerald City.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a549f2"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/jeRchSJ9X8Q?si=OleLGpl2DF6bKjgf","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/jeRchSJ9X8Q?si=OleLGpl2DF6bKjgf </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["473859"],"_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":"Jacoby is a dual threat for her Aspire NW 16 Empire team, attacking from the right side and scoring effectively as a setter. 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Her Blue Royals 15 National squad will compete in the 16 Open Division, and Urbanzo will be counted on to keep the offense running smoothly. The Everett prospect has a calm motion and upper body when she sets, and delivers with quality location to her attackers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54ba1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"Kot and her NPJ 15 Seattle 15 National team come into the ECC seeded 3rd overall in the 15 Open. Kot is a 2027 libero from Issaquah who is quick to the ball, decisive as a second ball setter, and always has her teammates covered when they swing. She has terrific foot speed and consistently runs down tips and off-speed shots. Kot is a fun player to watch, and she will have NPJ in the hunt for the 15 Open title.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54c30"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19453626/6621f3ad684b12c0dbd52116' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d7a3a31f29"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499586"],"_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":"Fioretti has outstanding feet, she will work extremely hard to track down the second ball and find her hitter. Her [program_tooltip program_id='495382' first='Puget' last='Sound Volleyball Academy'] squad will take there best shot at the competitive 16 Open Division this weekend. The White River standout is a stat stuffer, racking up assists and digs and serving tough but in with a standing float that dances its way across the net.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d7a3a31f9d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447981"],"_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":"Rajan has been covered by our friends at Prep Dig Oregon, and tabbed as the #3 ranked setter in the Oregon class of 2027 Rankings. She will help lead a #4 seeded OJVA 15 Gold team in the 15 Open at Emerald City. Rajan has the ideal measurables, 6'1u0022 and left-handed, and she looks longer than the listed 6'1u0022 height. She is a problem as a blocker when an outside is dealt a tight set, and her high contact as a setter is ideal for running middles on quick attacks. Rajan is only going to continue her improvement at the setter position, she is a player to watch in the PNW.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664c16eb8d7e1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19968504/661bfac40367b4cb6844382f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d7a3a3201f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484156"],"_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":"Malley is part of the setter rotation leading WVBA 15 Adidas as the #2 seed in the 15 Open Division. The Bishop Blanchet 2027 delivers on the most important skill for a setter (IMOH), she sets a hittable ball to her attackers from different spots on the court and in all sorts of situations. Malley can work out of a 6-2 or a 5-1, and is a steady leader on the floor for WVBA.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d7a3a32068"} /--> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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":"[program_tooltip program_id='495382' first='Puget' last='Sound Volleyball Academy'] 15 Legacy comes into the tournament seeded 12th in the 16 Open, and Guardipee will be relied on to provide scoring punch along the frontline. The Puyallup 2027 is an excellent high jumper, and she shows off her excellent vertical when she crushes a ball down the line or slams down an overpass. Guardipee can play and score from the pins or the middle and works hard as a blocker.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54c9a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/M8kZhelNwwQ?si=BTBLtWNIEhKgpCON","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/M8kZhelNwwQ?si=BTBLtWNIEhKgpCON </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players, Coaches, and Club Directors: Please claim (or encourage players to) the free prospect profile. Add the photo and highlights you want on the site, change information (clubs, heights, etc), and more. 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