Golden Athlete: Masina Ogbechie Shares Spotlight with Teammates
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In the realm of Golden Athletes, understanding and valuing the efforts of those who share the court with you is fundamental to achieving victories. To underscore the significance of recognizing and expressing gratitude towards teammates, and to highlight the integral…
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Continue ReadingIn the realm of Golden Athletes, understanding and valuing the efforts of those who share the court with you is fundamental to achieving victories. To underscore the significance of recognizing and expressing gratitude towards teammates, and to highlight the integral part their support plays in reaching excellence, we’ve invited Masina Ogbechie Masina Ogbechie 6'0" | RS Oaks Christian School | 2026 State CA to offer her perspectives on her teammates at Oaks Chrisitan in Westlake Village, California. Through her words, our intention is to illuminate the essential contributions of the teammates who have been instrumental in shaping her success on the court.
6’3″ | MB | 2025
Committed: Northwestern University
As my sister, I know and communicate with her better than anyone, which is so helpful when we block together. It’s so fun to be on a team with someone I love so much; she always has great advice and helpful tips to help me improve my game.
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5’9″ | S | 2025
Committed: Montana State University
Maggie has a consistent energy in the court whether we are winning or losing. She’s such a good teammate because she puts the team before herself and genuinely cares about each one of us. She leads our team’s offense so it’s important she doesn’t shake under pressure, and she doesn’t.
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Jady Mape
Jady Mape
Jady Mape
5’9″ | OH | 2026
Jady is such a fun person to play with because of how collected she is. She understands how the game works and scores points by being smart. She’s such a good athlete in general. She makes the game so much more enjoyable and I’m so happy to have her on my team this year.
Kamryn Tifft
Kamryn Tifft
Kamryn Tifft
6′ 1″ | MH, OH | 2025
Kamryn is always smiling and has this contagious energy about her. She’s also an amazing athlete that keeps the team happy even in the toughest moments. I’m so lucky she’s on my team.
Madelyn Downen
Madelyn Downen
Madelyn Downen
OH | 2024
Madelyn is the most genuine person I’ve ever met and she brings her authenticity and great personality with her on the court. I only get two years to play with her and so far I’ve loved every second of it. Practicing with her is my favorite part of every day because she’s just such a fun person.
Hannah Brady
Hannah Brady
Hannah Brady
5’8″ | L | 2025
Hannah is the perfect balance of fun and intensity and is a great leader on and off the court. She knows how to lift the team out of tough times which is such an invaluable skill. She is a huge part of this team and has made such an impact to me as a younger player.
Brooke Gilmour
Brooke Gilmour
Brooke Gilmour
6’0″ | MB | 2025
Brooke is such a sweet person; you can tell by her sportsmanship and support she gives to her teammates while she plays. She’s always willing to cheer you up in a bad game and will never let her performance affect her relationships with her teammates.
Anya Baklenko
Anya Baklenko
Anya Baklenko
5′ 9″ | S, OH | 2027
Anya has made such an impact to the team even though it’s her first year. She has great court awareness and can always give you helpful advice to score points. I love her intensity and I’m glad I get to play with her in high school in addition club.
And finally, we are proud to spotlight Masina Ogbechie Masina Ogbechie 6’0″ | RS Oaks Christian School | 2026 State CA , a Sophomore RH, OP hailing from Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Masina’s contributions led the Oak Christian Lions to an impressive record of 20-8 Wins overall, securing a flawless 10-0 in league play and clinching the coveted Marmonte League title. Standing tall at a height of 6’0″, Masina possesses remarkable physical attributes, including a standing reach of 94 inches, a standing blocking reach of 93 inches, a vertical jump of 27 inches, a block touch of 119 inches with 2 arms, and an approach touch of 122 inches with 1 arm.
Beyond the court, Masina is equally dedicated to excelling in the classroom, maintaining an exceptional 4.5 GPA. Her academic journey includes anticipated courses in Advanced Placement (AP) Literature, AP Biology, AP European History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors French III, Entrepreneurship in Business, Strategic Decision Making, Personal Finance, Speech & Debate, Servant Leadership, Communications, and Argumentation & American Ideology. She has already completed challenging courses in Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Geometry, and Speech & Debate.
Masina is actively involved in various clubs, showcasing her commitment to diverse causes. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (faith), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) (child humanitarian), Black Student Association (heritage), and Clean the Beach Club (environmental sustainability). Furthermore, Masina’s athleticism extends beyond volleyball, as she holds the impressive title of a TAE RYONG TAE KWON DO Second Degree Black Belt, demonstrating proficiency in sparring, forms, curriculum, and philosophy.
Masina, with a keen interest in Economics & Political Science, seeks a college environment that challenges her academically and athletically. With a strong ambition to lead, Masina is actively pursuing the most competitive opportunities for her college journey.
With these impressive qualities, Masina Ogbechie Masina Ogbechie 6’0″ | RS Oaks Christian School | 2026 State CA proudly earns her place as one of PrepDig’s distinguished Golden Athletes.