Freshmen of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earning a spot on the varsity team as a freshman is a notable accomplishment, and these exceptional young athletes are going above and beyond mere participation. PrepDig is observing these outstanding individuals as they dedicate themselves to the grind, showcasing their commitment and determination.</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":467973,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tristyn Bailey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Brentwood School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Mizuno Long Beach","_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":"Tristyn Bailey is a rising talent playing at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California. Standing at an impressive 5'11, Tristyn commands the court as an Outside Hitter for the varsity team. With a lineage of professional athlete parents, Tristyn brings not only athleticism but also a unique mental fortitude to her game. Recognizing the importance of mental strength in sports and everyday life, she strives to be an uplifting teammate, infusing energy both on and off the court. Despite her competitive nature, Tristyn values the camaraderie with her teammates and ensures that the game remains enjoyable. Over her freshman year on varsity, she has evolved into a standout player, showcasing exceptional vertical ability and powerful hitting as an outside hitter. As a freshman on varsity, she embraces the responsibility of leadership, learning from senior captains about the significance of setting standards and maintaining a positive outlook. 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