Five Players Impacting a Playoff Match

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five athletes highlighted from a recent CIF match:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ella Olson </strong>| 5'7" | 2027 | OH | Newport Harbor High School<br>Threading the needle, like Ella Olson often finds the way to does make fans cheer. She is an explosive hitter that also locates the ball well. When she passes the ball, there is a calmness within her of collecting the serve and delivering the pass. Olson is responsive to regular feedback from a coach and will make adjustments during a match. Given her own production, she displayed confidence to push her teammates in a supportive manner. Continue to watch her as she finds the way to more and more complete play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Talea Berry </strong>| 5'6" | 2024 | DS/S | Newport Harbor High School <br>Talea Berry is a hard working defender. She rotates into the game in what can often be a dual role during those three rotations. When playing the Bruins, her adaptability showed up when called upon to set and defend. When setting, she sets who it appears will win the game over a specific game plan. Berry excitedly cheers bent over with a double fist throw down that must certainly energize her team. She plays a great and valued role on her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sadie Henderson </strong>| 2025 | MB | Newport Harbor High School<br>A smart player is the likely the closest description to the game of Sadie Henderson to consider. She makes decisions that position her well for what's next. For example, reading when to block or not. As an eager player that is always ready to make a play, her footwork often includes many small steps. When the setter has the ball, Henderson can be relied on to be where a setter can set her. She touches a height of the first red on the antenna. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159534' first='Babi' last='Gubbins']</strong> | 6'3" | 2024 | OH | Woodrow Wilson High School<br>A cross court hitter, [player_tooltip player_id='159534' first='Babi' last='Gubbins'], makes some gym silencing hits with a thud of an attack sound. She has graceful movement. Specifically, her approach. Again, when the set is there, her contact will make a thud sound that temporarily quiets any crowd. Gubbins can make a no look line shot that she hits when it is open. Additionally, she is committed to digging. With great court awareness, she can get her hands positioned early to play a hard driven attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Simrin Adams</strong> | 5'8" | 2027 | OPP/OH | Woodrow Wilson High School<br>The freshman, Simrin Adams, blocking a freshman attack was an exciting matchup to view. Her strong right hand made for a great anchor against the Sailor attack. When a hitter shows a tendency, she adjusts well to make a hitter choose something else. When hitting on the rightside, she has an outside in approach and drives her knees well. Additionally, she places her attacks in a great place to get points for the Bruins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->