California Club Teams to Watch Vol 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are half way into the club season and we have seen a lot of volleyball already.&nbsp; Teams are solidifying their lineups to find the right mix to medal during Qualifier season.&nbsp; Here are some teams and players who definitely are turning heads due to their play.&nbsp; This series will highlight some players who we have seen in person and that we are adding to our list to watch this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Mizuno Long Beach 15 Rockstar</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have seen these youngsters a few times due to some of them being at our Top 250 Showcase and at Triple Crown.&nbsp; They have a ton of weapons on their roster that I couldn't keep my eyes off of.&nbsp; Right side [player_tooltip player_id='482032' first='Makenna' last='Barnes'] has a cannon for an arm and is a shut down blocker as well.&nbsp; I love how she unleashes that power on the ball with such downward force.&nbsp; Setter/Outside [player_tooltip player_id='338908' first='Lucky' last='Fasavalu'] has been on our radar for a while since coming over from Texas this year.&nbsp; This young lady has stepped into a huge role for her squad and is working her tail off in the gym to make sure that she delivers in whatever capacity the coaching staff asks for.&nbsp; This is the kind of leadership that every coach would want in a player.&nbsp; Libero Cedra Saolotoga has been passing nails all season long in the back row.&nbsp; I love her she opens up her hips toward the ball and creates amazing angles with her platform.&nbsp; Outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='545313' first='Hanna' last='McGinest'] can absolutely fly on the pins as she rises up to attack.&nbsp; She has some seriously talented ball control on the defensive side also.&nbsp; She deserves a few looks by college scouts for sure.&nbsp; Middle [player_tooltip player_id='468605' first='Ifeoma' last='Okeke'] must have been rasied with rabbits because this kid has serious hops to her game.&nbsp; She is very bouncy and can rip the ball well when she connects on it.&nbsp; The other outside that stood out to me with her overall play in both the front and back row was Mckennah Iamaleava.&nbsp; We will be keeping our eye on them as the season moves forward and you should also.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Forza1 North 17 One</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have covered this squad before and their entire team is loaded with studs.&nbsp; All star outside hitter Malynn Mitchell is still doing amazing things whenever she gets the ball.&nbsp; This season they have added some firepower and super athletic teammates that are competing very well.&nbsp; Pin [player_tooltip player_id='382780' first='Maya' last='Banks'] can fly high and lives above the net.&nbsp; Super quick and bouncy libero Carina Zaldivar has been all over the court digging and covering her hitters very well.&nbsp; Setter [player_tooltip player_id='224759' first='Brooke' last='Hansen'] really caught my eye with both her play and how she leads her teammates.&nbsp; I loved how well she was talking with her hitters to make sure they were on the same page with which routes they would be running out of serve receive.&nbsp; She has the lengthy frame that will do well at the next level.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='186528' first='Keonahi'ilani' last='Solaita'] moved over to this squad this season and has been rock solid as a six-rotation player.&nbsp; Middle [player_tooltip player_id='487918' first='Brooklynne' last='Traficante'] was scary good on tight balls at the net.&nbsp; I saw her play with lots of aggressiveness and poise during crunch time.&nbsp; That combination is what every coach would want in a tough middle.&nbsp; This team will definitely continue to make some noise and should be in the running for a bid to nationals again.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes.&nbsp; If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.&nbsp; If you would like to shoot me a DM on X or Instagram, just search for @CoachMikeDZ.&nbsp; Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.&nbsp; Help us help them by simply retweeting on Twitter or sharing on Facebook.&nbsp; Thanks for following us, Prep Dig Family!&nbsp; Don't be afraid to interact with us.&nbsp; We love the likes, shares, and quotes/comments.&nbsp; Keep them coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->