Right Sides to Watch: The Underclassmen Power Shift

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new generation of right sides is changing how the position is played.<br>They're not just finishers — they're blockers, defenders, and rhythm-breakers who can score from any rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these athletes brings emerging power, improved vision, and the kind of emotional steadiness that makes them dependable in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827707"],"_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-6914ef60a0c90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rilynn plays with edge and energy. Her block closes fast and low, taking away angles before hitters can adjust. She's explosive off one foot and brings tempo to the slide while still maintaining control through contact. What makes her special is her urgency — every point feels like it matters, and she plays with that conviction. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["826955"],"_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-6914ef60a0d38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emery's game blends power and patience. She has a strong, disciplined block and a clean, controlled swing that prioritizes accuracy over chaos. She stays balanced through transition and positions early, creating scoring options even off imperfect sets. A reliable attacker with quiet competitiveness and consistency. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["847166"],"_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-6914ef60a0e4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaidyn plays with versatility and intent. She understands how to use placement and depth to attack open space rather than just relying on raw power. Her block is technically sharp, and she contributes defensively with fast reaction time. She's a connector — competitive, vocal, and highly engaged on every touch. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803474"],"_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-6914ef60a0ece"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrie is strong, steady, and intelligent. Her left-handed swing adds a deceptive angle that challenges blockers, and her block positioning is textbook. She communicates through every transition, helping organize coverage and back-row flow. Her maturity and calm presence make her a go-to player when momentum needs to shift. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["847173"],"_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-6914ef60a0f56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ansley combines athletic lift with control. She reads the block well, keeping her approach calm and her swing efficient. Her awareness in transition helps maintain offensive flow, and her contact point is high and repeatable. She's a developing right-side with all the foundational tools to grow into a consistent point-scorer. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These right sides represent the future of the position — dynamic, versatile, and emotionally grounded.<br>They don't just hit from the pin; they close blocks across tempo, communicate through coverage and bring quiet composure to every rally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They prove that you don't have to be loud to lead — just <em>present</em>, consistent, and ready to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each one is building the next era of Georgia's right-side dominance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note to GA Athletes:</strong><strong><br></strong>If I didn't get the chance to write about you this week — I see you and I appreciate your game! 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