Who Is Showing Up and Showing Out? Liberos

<p>Alright, liberos and defensive specialists it is your time to shine! After a wild start to the month of March and watching countless games and highlight reels, I have found 8 athletes who have really stepped up their game! Want to make the next list? Make sure you are tagging @PrepDigTexas and @MalloriHowie in your highlight videos and schedules! </p>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='254232' first='Jordan' last='Flores'] - Austin Skyline 17 Royal</h2>   <p>Stepping into the libero role recently, [player_tooltip player_id='254232' first='Jordan' last='Flores'] is having a month of great volleyball. Her quick feet and reaction time make Jordan stand out from the rest. With a great showing at Cross Court Classic and MEQ, Jordan has upped her game and her exposure. She has a very strong platform and does a great job of directing the ball to target and creating nice clean angles with her platform as well. Jordan has definitely put herself on the map after these last few weeks! Check out her highlight video and social media below.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/JordanFlo24/status/1637087934506496000?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='180168' first='Sarah' last='Mendoza'] - Drive Nation 16 Red</h2>   <p>Coming off a qualifying weekend, [player_tooltip player_id='180168' first='Sarah' last='Mendoza'] and her team Drive Nation 16 Red played phenomenally throughout the entire weekend at Red Rock Rave. Playing like a D1 stud, Sarah was the catalyst in her team's success this past weekend, keeping seemingly everything off the floor. She was so consistent in the backcourt and made some amazing reads to save the play. Her speed to the ball and accuracy with her platform helped create a fast turn around offense for her team. Check out Sarah's highlight from Red Rock Rave below.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/smendoza523/status/1637240385683480579?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='340360' first='Juliet' last='Trevino'] - Valley Venom 15 </h2>   <p>Juliette Trevino did not give up on any play at the Cross Court Classic in Houston over Spring Break. Juliette was jampacked with energy and movement on the court and took on some heavy swings from opponents in the 15 Open division that were no joke. Below you can see some of her quick reactions and incredible saves. She has a great collapse move that I really like and she is not afraid of getting on the floor when necessary. Juliette has definitely put herself on our radar now after a solid showing at a high level. Check out her social media and highlight video below.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/JulietTrevinoV1/status/1635097194410967042?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='206616' first='Jordyn' last='Wacaster'] - Frisco Flyers 16 Jose</h2>   <p>Jordyn's ability to cover so much ground in serve receive is amazing to watch. She truly tries to manage 50% of the court in serve receive, working her angles very well and staying aggressive and talkative when the ball is in the seam. At 5'6, Jordyn has a lot of length to her that allows her to touch a lot of balls outside of her zone on defense. After her team finished well at the Texas Classic, you can see why. Check out some of per plays and social media below.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/JordynW2025/status/1637308091103424513?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='180174' first='Gillian' last='Pitts'] - TAV 17 Black</h2>   <p>A stellar class of 2025 playing up on TAV 17 Black, Gillian fits right in with the fast tempo of 17s. The 5'10 libero has incredible reach with her platform and takes up a lot of court on defense. She has nice sharp angles and smooth defensive transitions. She digs a hard swing like a down ball and seems unphased by a happy birthday ball or line shot. She has the "bring it on" attitude on the court but is calm and collected at the same time. Gillian moved up in our rankings to the #2 spot among liberos. Check out her social media <a href="https://x.com/gillianpittss?s=20">here.</a></p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/TAVVolleyball/status/1635983055788597248?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='247036' first='Brooklyn' last='Stringfellow'] - Skyline 15 Black</h2>   <p>Dallas Skyline 15 Black just picked up a 15 USA bid over the weekend at Red Rock Rave. The freshman libero was a stud in the backcourt for Skyline. She was quick on her toes, fast to the short ball, and could take a line shot straight on. She did not backdown from the high-level play over the weekend, if anything she played better against stronger opponents. While Brooklyn is a new name to me, she will definitely be on our radar after her performance in Vegas. Check out her social media and highlights below.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/bskyevb/status/1634326267217473537?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='228884' first='Valeria' last='Miranda'] - Dallas Premier 15 Elite Black</h2>   <p>"The Pancake Queen" [player_tooltip player_id='228884' first='Valeria' last='Miranda'] has been getting my attention for a while now with her no-quit style of play. She is very hard to score on, thus dubbed "the pancake queen". Her skills don't stop short there. She is a fierce competitor on the back row, and just keeps the ball off the floor and doesn't care if it's perfect. You can tell her team trusts her in defense as she takes a lot of the court and does a good job. Check out her highlight video and social media below.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/ValeriaVB26/status/1626656167391858703?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='235997' first='Cali' last='Reece'] - TAV Houston 15 Adidas</h2>   <p>Getting better by the minute, Houston libero [player_tooltip player_id='235997' first='Cali' last='Reece'] was dominant at Cross Court Classic, which allowed her team to finish 1st in 15 Open. With a USA bid locked down, Cali and her team are now playing up in Open and are looking to upgrade their bid at MEQ this weekend. Her speed is improving with every game, and you can see her defensive range in her highlight video below. One of the best serve receivers in the state that you have to see for yourself in person.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/CaliReece15/status/1634060109692170240?s=20 </div></figure>   <p></p>

Alright, liberos and defensive specialists it is your time to shine! After a wild start to the month of March and watching countless games and highlight reels, I have found 8 athletes who have really stepped up their game! Want to make the next list? Make sure you are tagging @PrepDigTexas and @MalloriHowie in your highlight videos and schedules!