Top Performers OH’s/RS’s- Sunshine Classic Showcase
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A Sold Out first session of the Prep Dig Sunshine Classic Showcase was full of talented players from several states. The players in this article were selected as the Top Performers Outside Hitters and Right-Side Hitters. The number of skilled…
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Continue ReadingA Sold Out first session of the Prep Dig Sunshine Classic Showcase was full of talented players from several states. The players in this article were selected as the Top Performers Outside Hitters and Right-Side Hitters. The number of skilled players was exceptional, making the event a total success.
Isabella was one of the most versatile hitter during the showcase. A left-handed with a high-powered arm and dominant presence on the court. Isabella is one of the pivotal offensive player for her club team, her consistency attacking from both pins is an indication of a raising star for class ’26. Additionally to her strength, she demonstrated several skills blocking, serving and passing. She is certainly a must watch for her class.
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Aaliyah Mixon
Aaliyah Mixon
Aaliyah is already established as a successful attacker for her teams. She is scoring an average of six kills per match during the current club season. Aaliyah has a solid transition on and off the net, her speed is ideal to attack fast tempo settings. She can use her high reach to hit the ball above and around the block. Defensively, she is a factor on the net blocking and on the backrow digging several hard hits during the event. A must follow for class ’26.
Madelyne is an effective hitter from both pins. I followed her during past tournaments, her top performance during the showcase was anticipated. Madelyne effectively plays several offensive positions for her team maintaining a positive average of kills per match. During the showcase, she demonstrated a strong approach attacking the ball. In addition, she was a factor on the net blocking several balls. Undoubtedly, she is going to keep improving to become a dominant offensive player.
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Coming all the way from Michigan, Lily shows up ready to demonstrate how good of an offensive player she is. Lily offensive skills were evident from warm up to the end of the event. She has striking arm strength and transitional speed to make the ideal hitter from every position on the net. As I observed Lily playing in real time during the Sunshine Classic, she applied all her skills to successfully assist her team offensively and defensively. Lily has a bright future; she is a prospect on the making.
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Imani Thomas
Imani Thomas
Imani showed her offensive skills from the beginning of the event. Immediately was noticeable that she had the force to attack the ball and challenge any blocker on the net. Imani is a solid right-side hitter as she demonstrated during the showcase. In addition, she is an extremely reliable left side attacker as she plays both positions for her club and high school in Maryland. As she continues to get stronger and polishes her skills all around the court she needs to be on the radar for her class.
Isard Bernandes
Isard Bernandes
Isard is already familiar to be in the spotlight. She is an established hitter in her state of Maryland scoring above 10 kills in several matches during the club and high season. A very dynamic player with a great quality as a player and teammate. Isard came ready to show her offensive skills during the showcase instantly getting numerous kills during the team’s drills catching the attention of the coaches. Her footwork approaching the ball is fast, she can effectively attack cross court and line balls from different setting tempos. A delightful player to watch playing.
Tori Brandon
Tori Brandon
An energetic left-handed opposite, Tori came from South Carolina to show why she is one the key offensive players for her team. Tori has an explosive vertical jump and quick arm to make a great combination attacking the ball. Her athleticism and strength contributed to her offensive and defensive performance on the net during the showcase. A class ’25, she is on her way to being a successful right-side player, a must continue follow.
Leah Hendrix
Leah Hendrix
Coming from South Carolina, Leah is a resourceful outside hitter. She was effective on the net with several kills and playing defense on the middle back. Leah’s offensive approach is efficient, she can attack different types of settings on both sides of the pins. She was also exceptionally productive blocking and on the defensive drills. Also, blocking is another attribute for her. A player to stay in everyone radar.
From the Lone Star state Jaiden came to show her strength and abilities as an offensive player. She has strong ball contact as everyone can hear when she attacked the ball during the drills during the showcase. Jaiden got the coaches’ attention early on the drills as she was prominent in every play. In addition to right-side, she plays left-side for her club team in Texas, contributing with several kills during preliminary rounds on the Sunshine Classic Qualifiers. Jaiden is a rising star.