Golden Athlete: Layli Ostovar Shines Spotlight on Teammates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Acknowledging and cherishing the dedication of those who stand by your side on the court is paramount in the pursuit of victory. To emphasize the importance of acknowledging and showing appreciation to teammates, and to spotlight the pivotal role their support plays in the quest for greatness, we've extended an invitation to Layli to share her insights on the players who make up her starting lineup. Through her words, we aim to shed light on the indispensable contributions of the teammates who have been instrumental in shaping her success on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159533"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Isabel Clarkrnrn6'0u0022 | OH | 2024rnrnCommitted: University of San DiegornrnIzzy is the teammate everyone needs on a team and the teammate I have learned the most from. She has a high volleyball IQ, she is a consistent outside hitter and she brings an energy that elevates our team's performance. She is always trying to better each one of her teammates by giving advice on how we can be better players, and her smile and positive attitude are infectious. She has taught me a lot about what it means to be a true leader and I hope to carry that with me into my club season.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-472664u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/Isabel-Clark-rotated.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022225u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":472669,"_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"Cymarah Gordon","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Mater Dei","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"Momentous","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Cymarah Gordonrnrn6'0u0022 | RS | 2024rnrnCommitted: University of MichiganrnrnCymarah is a huge factor in our team's success this season. She brings a lot of fire to the team from her arm swing, her blocking, and for sure her intimidating game face. She brings out the best in all of us by setting the standard high for herself and the team. She not only plays hard, she competes hard. Every play she is in she takes it as the match point in a championship game. 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There is a comforting feeling when she is on the court.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-472658u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/Malyssa-Cawa-rotated.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022225u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["160998"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Julia Kakkisrnrn6'1u0022 | S | 2024rnrnCommitted: Brown UniversityrnrnJulia is a very smart and consistent setter. She thinks on a deep level when making plays and is constantly thinking about what is going on on our side of the court and also our opponents' side. She also has a stable personality which helps her hitters be confident even when the point is against us. She is always encouraging and supportive and her calm personality on the court helps us stay focused and not get rattled during close games.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-472646u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/Julia-Kakkis-rotated.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022225u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["391082"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Addison Coadyrnrn6'1u0022 | MH | 2026rnrnAddie is one of the quickest middles I have played with. She has an aggressive swing and she reads the other team's offense well and that allows her to position herself to block the ball and also swing effectively. She is one of my best friends off and on the court and as the other starting sophomore on the team we have worked hard together outside of practices to make sure we are contributing to the team.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-472665u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/Addison-Coady-rotated.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022225u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["223312"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_player_featured_image":472670,"_player_evaluations_5_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Tessa Hurleyrnrn5'7u0022 | L | 2024rnrnTessa has amazing stamina. She is always moving and moving to the right place on defense because of her high volleyball IQ. Her digs often lead to some exciting plays which gives our team momentum. She is one of our best servers and she is also an overall great and consistent player. She is a big reason for every win that we have had, and she deserves a lot of credit for that.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-472670u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/Tessa-Hurley-rotated.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022225u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["455792"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Emma Kingstonrnrn6'4u0022 | MB | 2027rnrnEmma is a force at the net. She is doing great as the freshman on the team and has helped us team during some critical times. Besides her height being a big contribution, she is a smart and aggressive player who brings a lot of energy to the team whether she has a good play, or a teammate does.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-472659u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/Emma-Kingston-rotated.jpg?w=225u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022225u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["228678"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"And finally, we are proud to spotlight [player_tooltip player_id='228678' first='Layli' last='Ostovar'], a 5'11 sophomore hailing from the renowned Mater Dei High School.rnrnCurrently reigning as the top prospect in the state, according to the 2026 Prep Dig California State Rankings, Layli is a force to be reckoned with on the court. I had the privilege of witnessing her talent firsthand during her most recent CIF Playoff game, and her performance left an indelible impression. With an unshakable focus and a cool composure that never wavers, Layli delivers sheer power from the left side with a lightning-fast approach and a rapid arm swing. Her timing on sets is nothing short of perfection, and it's her snap on the ball that ensures successful kills. Averaging over three kills per set, Layli also excels in her defensive game, showcasing her blocking skills and an impressive press. Her disciplined platform on serve receive and impeccable footwork to get to the ball are nothing short of exemplary. Notably, Layli's choice to forgo jump serving in the match was an intriguing display of her versatility and playing with her own style. Her 94.2% serving accuracy is a testament to her skill. As Layli and the Monarchs navigate their way through the CIF-SS Division I pool play with an impressive 2-0 record, they are set to face off against Sierra Canyon tonight. Destined for the CIF Championship finals on November 4, 2023, at Cerritos College, [player_tooltip player_id='228678' first='Layli' last='Ostovar'] and her team are poised for greatness.rnrn[player_tooltip player_id='228678' first='Layli' last='Ostovar']'s remarkable court abilities solidify her place in the ranks of PrepDig's honored Golden Athletes.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653d8649f2748"} /-->