New Season, New Names
The SCVA held Event #1 on January 20th and 21st for the 15U and 17U age groups. The event location (Open Gym Premier in Anaheim, California) was packed with all courts being utilized. The energy inside was intense. Players were…
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Continue ReadingThe SCVA held Event #1 on January 20th and 21st for the 15U and 17U age groups. The event location (Open Gym Premier in Anaheim, California) was packed with all courts being utilized. The energy inside was intense. Players were cheering, yelling, and encouraging each other on and off the court. With this new season, comes new names to the PrepDig platform. There are thousands of players between Southern and Northern California and we continue to look for and bring out those hidden gems. Meet four outside hitters below who deserve to be on the radar.
Saniya Kimbrough
Saniya Kimbrough
Saniya Kimbrough is a six-rotation player who has skillsets that are well-rounded for the game of volleyball. She plays under the guidance of coaches Danielle McCree and Kurt Vlasich. Saniya transitioned from a middle blocker to an outside hitter which makes her a more versatile player. She knows how to play defense, by reading the block and covering. She can serve up an ace. She also knows how to adjust and attack from the back row. She is a smart player with a good volleyball IQ. What I enjoyed about watching her play was her ability to place the ball well. She has a powerful swing, finding open spots deep cross-court, down line, and hitting down the seam when the block is late. Saniya Kimbrough is a player to watch.
Brianna Brewer Brianna Brewer 5’9″ | OH Rancho Cucamonga | 2025 State CA is an all-around player who has all the skills needed to be one of the best in the sport. She plays under the guidance of coaches Cody Oreiro, Megan Moenoa, and Alexis Cormier out of Mizuno Long Beach. She started her career as a libero which provided her the necessary defensive skills to become a great defensive player. With that knowledge and changing to an outside hitter, makes her even more versatile in her position. Watching Brewer play, she knows how to block at the net with high hands and locked shoulders. She attacks the ball with height and power. She knows how to serve and pass the ball. Brianna can read the ball and defend the tips or setter dumps when playing back row. Whether the set is good or bad, she is ready to swing or adjust to make a play. Brianna Brewer Brianna Brewer 5’9″ | OH Rancho Cucamonga | 2025 State CA is a player to watch.
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Anaiya Cooper
Anaiya Cooper
Anaiya Cooper has this confidence about her that stands out. She plays under the teachings of coaches James Ker, Madison McKiernan, and Kylie Brown. Anaiya is a solid hitter who is powerful. Her balls have good velocity and speed to get in between the blocks. She can kill a perfect set or adjust to the ball to make it work. She sets the block in the right position by penetrating the net and taking away the line shot. If the ball doesn’t come her way, she gets over and covers. She stood out on the court being able to jump high and get on top of a ball for the attack. Anaiya Cooper is a player to watch.
Miley Thunstrom
Miley Thunstrom
Miley Thunstrom places the ball well all over the court to score. Coached by Roland Tarja, Marsela Tarja, and Justin Bishop, she is an all-around six-rotation player who can place the ball in the campfire zone, down line, seam, or cross court. She is an offensive force in the front and back row by hitting from pipe. Her hits are hard and precise. Her movements are fast and explosive which allows her to change areas quickly; sliding to help block at the middle, picking up a tipped ball, or digging an attack. Miley Thunstrom is a player to watch.
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