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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212407' first='Livia' last='Ward'] / 5'11” / School: Mount St. Mary / Club: Oklahoma Peak </strong></p>
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<p>Ward is a dynamite setter that brings her all to every match she is in. While her sets are consistent, she isn't afraid to switch things up for her team when she is reading her hitters. Livia has a quick release that also at times puts her opponents out of system, leading to a strong play from her team. Ward brings a lot of strength to the court as she has a jump set that perfectly guides into her release. Having quick hands, Livia brings the heat and is someone to keep an eye on for her upcoming seasons. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212416' first='Alyssa' last='Carnine'] / 5'5” / School: Bishop McGuinness / Club: Oklahoma Peak</strong></p>
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<p>Whether it's her killer float serve or her consistent digs from the right back, Alyssa brings the energy and hustle no matter where she is on the court. Carnine is a teammate that cheers you on after every point and will be right behind you to make the play happen. During play, Alyssa's jump set has a great tempo that often throws off the other team but also pushes her hitters to run with her. While always switching up her sets, she takes the game very seriously and will be someone to look out for. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='194939' first='Jasmine' last='Liongco'] / 5'3” / School: Yukon / Club: Oklahoma Charge</strong></p>
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<p>Jasmine has fast and persistent footwork that makes her available at all times. Having a quick release to any position, she does a great job at bringing a fast tempo to the game that allows her hitters to explode on the ball. Jasmine has a jump set that is smooth yet tricky to read as her release at the end of her contact is what stumps the other teams. As an athlete, Jasmine brings great coverage to her plays and is constantly moving to track the ball and preparing to receive. Liongco is a setter to keep on your radar as she will be fun to watch while her game only gets stronger. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212423' first='Brenna' last='Weaver'] / 5'8" / School: Booker T Washington / Club: UPVBC</strong></p>
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<p>Brenna not only brings the energy to the court, but also has a great tempo to all of her sets. Having the ability to push her sets across the net, she does a good job at switching the direction of her sets during play. Weaver runs a quick tempo with all positions and it provides a great connection with her front row players. Always making sure her feet and body are fully to the ball, Brenna has the fundamental work to help her make herself available all over the court. Weaver has tricks up her sleeve as she scores on her setter dumps, she has an eye for the other teams holes and very smooth transitions. Brenna will be a player to watch out for as she continues on her journey. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220246' first='Mayli' last='Whetter'] / 5'8" / School: Piedmont High School / Club: Oklahoma Peak </strong></p>
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<p>Being used as an all around setter, Mayli never lets a ball go untouched. When setting from the back row, she has quick transitions from her base to coverage that set herself up for success when traveling to the ball. Mayli does a great job at covering the line when receiving and shadows her back row when if she takes the first contact. Front row, her talents shine through both setting and blocking, Whetter's vertical gets her up when blocking on the pin and once again has a quick transition off the net to take her second touch. Whetter keeps great coverage in the back row and isn't afraid to put her body on the ground. She is a setter to keep watch for as she brings her A game to every match. She brings skill to multiple positions and is someone to look out for. </p>
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