Class of 2023: Freshmen Rising Stars in Texas
Freshmen are bigger and better than ever this year in Texas! With the competition heating up in the class of 2023, here are a few girls who are rising stars on their HS and club teams that college coaches should…
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Continue ReadingFreshmen are bigger and better than ever this year in Texas! With the competition heating up in the class of 2023, here are a few girls who are rising stars on their HS and club teams that college coaches should keep tabs on as they grow in their volleyball experience.
Nayeli Gonzalez Nayeli Gonzalez 6'2" | MB Cornerstone Christian | 2023 State #35 Nation TX – Cornerstone Christian HS
The 6’2” freshman MB is something special out of the San Antonio area. Nayeli has strong hands on the block and closes very well on the pins. Off of transition and serve receive, she excels at hitting on the pins in addition to her fast tempo middle offense. Her ability to see the block and hit around the defense is beyond her years.
Krista Dooley Krista Dooley 6'3" | OH Plano East | 2023 State #94 Nation TX – Plano East HS
At OH, Krista has coordination that allows her to see the court well. Her height at 6’3” gives her the ability to hit around blocks and hit off-speed shots around defenses. Off of transition, she can hit well across the front line. On her approach, she can touch 10’ which gives her an advantage on the pins at such a young age.
Sydney Jordan Sydney Jordan 6'3" | OH Ridge Point | 2023 State #44 Nation TX – Ridge Point HS
At OH, Sydney is a force to be reckoned with. She plays all the way around and is one of the best freshman players in the state. On the pin, she hits with a quick arm and has a stellar hitting percentage. As a freshman, she stands at 6’3” and uses all of her height to her advantage on the back row as well as an attacker and defender. Sydney will be a valuable asset to a college team in the future.
Taylor Anderson Taylor Anderson 6'0" | S Cornerstone Christian | 2023 State #21 Nation TX – Warren HS
From San Antonio, Taylor is a setter/RS that can play defense as well as she can set up a play. At 6’0”, she has soft hands as a setter and brings a passion to the court as a leader. Her defensive prowess on the block and right back is evident as she is disciplined in every aspect of her play.
Isabella “Isa” Breeden – Westlake HS
Isa plays setter and RS, but can serve as a player who can be a utility or a solid 6 position athlete. Serving as a team captain on her HS and club teams respectively, Isa possesses leadership qualities on and off the court. She is a lefty who can crush the ball on the pins, while also setting a fast tempo offense.