2027 Liberos On the Rise!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class is quickly approaching the first<em> official</em> Division 1 college contact date for their class, June 15th. In Washington, the top of the 2027 libero rankings is stacked with high-quality prospects. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484723' first='Kela' last='Williams']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='459090' first='Analiah' last='Lauifi'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='541317' first='Emery' last='Stevenson']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446664' first='Sophia' last='Gao']</strong> are at the top of the rankings, but what about some rising players in the rankings and the 2027 Watchlist? Here are five athletes who made their mark this club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499495"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a769a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong has been terrific for CRU 16 MAX this season; the West Valley Yakima libero is an outstanding multisport athlete with the strength to handle blistering swings and the touch to make pinpoint passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21311214/66ffefb15373a41cfe36e438' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a78a7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["444381"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a7907"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Acikmese is delivering the digs and passing that have kept the WVBA 16 Adidas squad running at a fast pace this season. She has a distinctive split-step that has been money in serve receive, and the quick reactions and coordination to make a highlight reel one-handed dig.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/lsqK2o3h3SM?si=5LGASY9LnKEaJsfC","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/lsqK2o3h3SM?si=5LGASY9LnKEaJsfC </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580819"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a795d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lorenzen has nice length for a libero; she can chase down balls that are headed to the corner or out of play off a block. The Skyview 2027 consistently covers her attackers and is an accurate passer, even when she is on a dead sprint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25613095/67fdba91112150aa5a74a134' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a7982"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["726368"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a79c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mead libero is strong and athletic in the back row, bringing a winning attitude to the court. Hattenburg handles the ball overhand cleanly and can step in and deliver an accurate set to give her hitters a quality chance to score out of system. Her size and athletic profile for the position project well, giving the 2027 prospect a high ceiling. She will play next in the Triple Crown Summer NIT in Mesa, AZ, with her CPA 16 Benson squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["699299"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a8a37a7a11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Central Valley sophomore is a versatile and dynamic athlete; she can step in and deliver a kill from either pin or ball out in the back row when playing all-around or in the libero jersey. Snell is a multi-sport athlete with skills on the lacrosse field and as a beach player- she competes hard and plays with fire every time out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->