Prez Day At StL: Available 25s In 18 Premier

I'm spending a lot of time on available seniors because this next month to six weeks is the last time these kids will have an opportunity to show what they have to prospective schools. With nearly 100 seniors already earning commitments from this class in Indiana, I'd like you, the reader, to indulge me for a bit. Let's get as many of these kids as we can to a school they can be proud of. Here are eight athletes from four rosters that look to turn heads in Saint Louis this coming weekend.    Springy and quick, Alex is a smart, athletic and fast outside hitter that can terminate from anywhere. Watching her play, I would not be surprised if she played a lot of outdoor ball, as her shot placement and consistent arm swing look the part. She's also got above-average ball control, which makes sense considering she's been a six-rotation outside for quite some time now.     On the right pin for COA's Cyclones, you'll find a heavy-hitting righty who loves hitting angles. Strong and compact, Ava has the ability to change how teams defend simply because of her power. Although undersized, she could probably play either pin at the next level if you need a three-rotation option. She also adjusts well to setters that aren't the most accurate, and makes something out of nothing regularly.     Kendra is a strong-handed and fast-footed setter that makes something happen out of nothing. I like her relentless and quick nature, as her feet get her to nearly every ball, while her hands/platform are calm and make a hittable ball happen for her attackers. Most likely to be a three-rotation setter in a 6-2 at the next level, quickness and accuracy are what sets Kendra apart from other available setters in this class.     Big and physical, Lili is a definite M2 for someone looking for power on offense and breadth on net defense. Although her footwork might need some fine-tuning, she gets to the setter in transition on every ball, and certainly doesn't need any help in the strength department. Terminating swings in front of the setter is her "thing", and with a little more coaching, she can really take over a match with her size and pace.     Miss Kilberg is a springy and fast six-rotation outside that plays much larger than her 5'8" frame might otherwise lead us to believe. I like her willingness to go for it, regardless of where the ball is set or what the situation is. With energy to burn and a ton of positive energy, Team Indiana is lucky to have such an athletic outside on their roster.     A powerful lefty from the easternmost school in the state, Emma has fast feet and an even faster arm to terminate from the right pin regularly. Mostly a three-rotation player at this time, those three rotations mean a lot, and she gets the most out of her 5'7" frame with explosiveness and a variety of shots that she can hit from behind the setter. With a fast transition and a fast arm, there's bound to be someone that needs this quick lefty.     This seems to be a recurring theme for available outsides in this class. Adriana is an average-sized outside that can play all the way around and finds her calling in her athleticism, shot selection and fast arm. Springy and electric, Adriana has the ability to attack quickly against undisciplined blockers and chooses her shots wisely as the match enters the later stages.     As smart as she is athletic, Rena is a left-handed right side that plays much taller than her frame, while having all of the shots in the book to be a full-time right side. Her arm swing is whiplike, and can hit any shot that a right side should at the next level. She's tough from behind the baseline too, and can rattle off multiple points in a row with her tough serve. On this list, she's also second to none in the classroom, and looks for an academic fit that can accommodate her volleyball talents.

I'm spending a lot of time on available seniors because this next month to six weeks is the last time these kids will have an opportunity to show what they have to prospective schools. With nearly 100 seniors already earning commitments from this class in Indiana, I'd like you, the reader, to indulge me for a bit. Let's get as many of these kids as we can to a school they can be proud of. Here are eight athletes from four rosters that look to turn heads in Saint Louis this coming weekend.