The top player in Colorado in the age group according to our rankings, Ballek was simply unstoppable against Atlanta Fire United, leading Real Colorado National to a ruthless 6-0 victory with a hat-trick. Every time the forward got on the ball something happened as Atlanta’s defenders had no answer to her complete skill set. Ballek was excellent at finding ways to get on the ball, be it by using her body to shield it from defenders or by drifting to wider positions. Her dribbling was very efficient and she also created chances through combination plays with her teammates. Ballek was also very precise when finishing from distance, scoring two goals from outside the penalty box.

Ballek is one of the top center forwards from the class. She is a multi tooled prospect who has the potential to be the No. 1 player in this class in the future. She showed her high ceiling with the US Youth National Team over the summer. She is an impact player at that level because she has the skill to control the ball in tight spaces, and also the strength to keep defenders off the ball. When she is facing goal, the ball is likely going to end up in the back of the net. She will be a high-priority target for scouts from the 2025 class because the potential is there is to land a player who will be a four-year star.