Players From So. Cal and Nor. Cal, Spotlight Time!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southern California and Northern California are two out of forty USA Volleyball regions. There are over 5000 clubs nationwide. Thousands of clubs equal thousands of players which allows for a huge selection of talented and skilled athletes. At tournaments and qualifiers, I try and balance my views of both areas of California. Below meet eight players, four from Southern California and four from Northern California. No matter which area of the state they are from, they are part of this volleyball subculture which is one big family.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":372531,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dana Healy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Trabuco Hills High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Laguna Beach VBC 16-Brian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eDana Healy u003c/strongu003eplays for Laguna Beach volleyball club out of Santa Margarita in Southern California. She is listed as a libero on the LBVBC 16 Brian roster but the day I watched her play she was an outside hitter and her defensive skills as a libero complimented her gameplay. Healy was so fun to watch with her powerful left-handed swing that would find the ball going cross-court through the block. Her defense in back row also was a highlight as she didn't spare any time getting on the floor to save or dig a ball. She is quick on her feet and her lateral movement gets her in position quickly, ready to save or attack. 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She is a setter who caught my eye with her stand-out baby blue shoes and smooth hands. She worked hard on the court getting to passes and able to push the ball on target for her pins to capitalize. She is smart and quick, being able to read the court for dumps in open areas. Spencer has a nice set with low to no ball spin for her hitters and a quick set to the middle. She moves all over the court and is not afraid to get on the floor to dig a ball. 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She has a quick reaction to overpasses and bangs them right back down. Vranjes has a serve that accumulates aces by getting her opponents out of system. She is an all-around six-rotation player and if needing to score, she is one of the go-to hitters. She has three more years of high school and club growth which will only elevate her volleyball IQ and gameplay. 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I associate the saying u0022smooth like butteru0022 with the sets that Indelicato delivers. She has soft hands that create hittable sets.  She gets her fingertips right under the ball and has a delicate release. She has the speed to get to the ball wherever it is on the court. Indelicato has a quick reaction time that makes her capable of digging fast attacks that come her way. The spotlight shines on Sofia for her great hands and court awareness that helps with being a great offensive leader.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_player_details_selected_featured_image":374503,"_player_evaluations_7_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_7_player_details_player_name":"Chloe Keirn","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_7_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_7_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_7_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_7_player_details_school":"Del Norte HIgh School","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_7_player_details_club_team":"San Diego VBC 16-Lindsey","_player_evaluations_7_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_7_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_7_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Chloe Keirn plays for San Diego volleyball club out of San Diego in Southern California. She is the first line of defense, ready at the net to stop a ball. She shifts side to side to help the pins block. She has a fast reaction to the overpasses by hitting the ball back down before the opponent can get into position. Keirn scores on the short fast sets with her strong swing. She serves and plays back row before rotating out with the libero. Shinning the spotlight on Keirn for the way she penetrates the net and scores on offense.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64348592bccc7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great way to support our volleyball athletes and teams is by sharing our stories with family, friends, and fans. This can be done by subscribing or sharing on social media. Follow Prep Dig and Prep Dig California on their many different social media platforms ie: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 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