Club Preview: Apex1 Volleyball Presents 16 Black

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At Prep Dig, we're thrilled about the upcoming club season and eager to gather details to feature articles about club teams. If you'd like your team to be part of a club preview, reach out via Instagram: DM @PrepDigCA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We understand it's early in the season and you're still getting acquainted with your teams, but we encourage you to share any information you can. This way, we can offer your team some well-deserved exposure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Apex1 Volleyball: 16 Black </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>APEX1'S WEBSITE STATES: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“We are a family owned &amp; oriented club, with a focus on providing the best possible volleyball experience to every athlete that is involved in our program- as a player, person, &amp; student athlete. To achieve that goal, we strive to maximize the individual skill level of every player, &amp; then combine those players into the best possible team they can be. We stress correct development of fundamental technical skills, learning to work together as a team, &amp; create great personal habits that lead to success in every walk of life. Our coaching staff are current or former collegiate players, collegiate coaches, &amp; professional volleyball players.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Griffiths (Also 1 of 3 Directors: Gus Tuaniga &amp; Tinei Tuaniga)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE ROSTER:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isabella Faro&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kayla Thienprasaddhi</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/player/meaalofa-tauaese/">Meaalofa. Tauaese</a>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leilani lagafuaina</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelby Yoon&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hannah Schoffstall&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leona Alexis&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyialee Woods&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivia cruz&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charlize Kim&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zuri Gallegos&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPECIAL SHOUTOUTS:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The entire team comprises athletes with the potential for D1, D2, or NAIA levels. Most of them boast a GPA of 3.8 or higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isabella Faro: “Isabella Faro brings a 6 rotational threat. Isa leads by her work ethic. She has been able to build multiple dimensions to her game in the front and back row.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivia Cruz: “Olivia Cruz brings her returning &amp; CIF champion experience to our team. Her pure platform &amp; speed creates a consistent rhythm to our team.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>IN THEIR OWN WORDS:</strong></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":486189,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Leona Alexis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cypress High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Apex1","_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":"Leona Alexis, 2026: 5'10” Middle Blocker for Cypress High Schoolu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eu0022This season I'm planning to play middle blocker and I'm super excited to go to new heights with my team and increase my volleyball skill and intelligence. 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