Pin Standouts in the 2027 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top three outsides in the updated 2027 rankings are [player_tooltip player_id='412070' first='Mara' last='Sandberg'], [player_tooltip player_id='499395' first='Shannara' last='Peebles'], and [player_tooltip player_id='460680' first='Cadence' last='Bigby']. The three pins all play for different clubs that should all be very competitive throughout the season. Sandberg will wear the kneepads for CPA 18 Benson from the Spokane area (but can play in the 17 age division); Peebles will compete with WVBA 17 Adidas; and Bigby is part of the Spaceneedle 17 Blitz squad. It might have to wait until the Emerald City Classic in late May, but these three teams and pins could all be in Seattle for a late-season matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32564","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695f46fbee38f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499398"],"_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-695f46fbf0995"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gourley is a rocket-armed scorer who plays for NPJ Salem 17 National. She was named to the All-State team after her season with Columbia River- the Rapids finished with a third-place trophy at the state tournament. Her length, skill, and work ethic place her at #15 overall in the rankings heading into the club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["473845"],"_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-695f46fbf0a2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McIntosh knows how to terminate; she was named 1st Team All-Metro after her high school season at Seattle Academy. As a junior, she broke the school's career kills record this season. She has an excellent combination of athleticism and smart shot-making, forcing defenses to make plays with a low-error game. McIntosh has smooth, slow-to-fast footwork on her approach and always seems to get her feet to the ball and create</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32925","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695f46fbf0aa2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["554223"],"_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-695f46fbf0b06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baker was impressive for Curtis, helping the Vikings to a terrific season this fall. The RS/MB is a clutch performer; she consistently makes the big play at the most crucial moments in a match. Baker has a strong swing and is accurate; she doesn't spray the ball all over the gym, even when she takes a wicked swing or it's a difficult set. She will play club ball with Dakine this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["461185"],"_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-695f46fbf0b79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smart is a Rankings Riser in this update, finishing as the #3 right side and the 19th-ranked player overall. The Cashmere star was tremendous all season, scoring at a dominant rate against any and all levels of competition. Smart has always had a thunderous lefty swing and has added strength and even some length to her game. Now listed at 5'11", Smart will look to post big wins with NCWVBC 18 Gold this club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TWO FOR THE ROAD:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='434974' first='Maddy' last='Conner']</strong> is the top right-side in the rankings and the #2 overall player. With great length and a hammer lefty swing, Conner is a handful for opponents trying to score or defend against her. She is a verbal commit to Boston College and will play with Spaceneedle 17 Blitz this club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='499493' first='Peyton' last='Frederick']</strong> is the second-ranked right side and checks in as the #4 player overall in the rankings. A verbal commit to Cal Poly, Frederick is long and athletic, with a strong skill set. She can pass, set, crush a swing off one or two feet, and has an excellent press as a blocker. The Mustangs are getting a terrific overall player in Frederick. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->