AAU National Standouts From Wave 4: PART 2

<p><strong><em>Be sure to follow @lshotvb on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lshotvb/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lshotvb?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">Tik Tok </a>and <a href="https://x.com/LineShotVBall">Twitter</a> for all things volleyball!</em></strong></p>   <p><strong><em>Don't miss out on all the fun with Prep Dig this summer! Don</em></strong><em><strong>‘t miss out on more exposure! Sign up today for any of the upcoming <a href="https://prepdig.com/showcases-2/">Prep Dig Stock-Up and Freshman Showcases </a>using the code LineShotVBDig2024 for a discounted rate!</strong></em> <em><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/showcases-2/">(CODE IS GOOD FOR ALL SHOWCASES ANY WHERE IN THE COUNTRY!)</a></strong></em></p>   <p>-</p>   <p>With the end of Wave 4 comes the conclusion of this year's Girls' AAU National Championships.</p>   <p>Wave 4 featured ALL of the 17s divisions in their full glory. A division that features some of the top talent in the entire country, this wave left no crumbs! We got to talk about all of the studs that were on display in Orlando, Florida.</p>   <p>Without further ado, let's take a look at the second part of 3 of the standouts at AAU Nationals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='288945' first='Victoria' last='Gray'] - Michigan Elite</h2>   <p>After coming off of an injury in the early parts of the club season, [player_tooltip player_id='288945' first='Victoria' last='Gray'] has come into the Nationals season looking to be at her peak! She's one of the fastest players in the gym. Both exploding off of the ground and grabbing a hold of the ball, Gray does it at such a velocity that keeps her a constant point scoring issue for opposing teams. Gray followed up her big run at AAUs with an <a href="https://prepdig.com/author/jamisonkruse/#:~:text=UA%20Next%20All,Kruse%20%E2%80%A2%20June%2029">MVP honor at UA Next All-America Camp </a>as well!</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='156287' first='Isabelle' last='Busignani'] - Michigan Elite</h2>   <p>This is one of her last go abouts in the club scene and [player_tooltip player_id='156287' first='Isabelle' last='Busignani'] had her eyes on the prize. It was truly incredible to see Busignani step into her game and take control. From the left side and through the middle on the bic attack, Busignani was finishing at an electrifying pace. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='156293' first='Ella' last='Craggs'] - Michigan Elite</h2>   <p>This Illinois State bound setter is one of the premier players in the country. Stoic in her on court presence, [player_tooltip player_id='156293' first='Ella' last='Craggs']' game speaks such volumes. Craggs was operating 17 Mizuno at an extremely high clip in Orlando. And despite what some would say of Craggs' size at 5'9, she was coming up clutch in the blocking department. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='227627' first='Malia' last='Romes'] - [program_tooltip program_id='431829' first='Athlete' last='HQ']</h2>   <p>This middle blocker has to be one of the most underrated players in the 2026 class. Bursting onto the scene this year, [player_tooltip player_id='227627' first='Malia' last='Romes'] has wasted no time in making her splash at AAU Nationals. Playing in 17 Club, this Rutgers bound player led her squad in overall point scoring to a<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lshotvb/video/7386708396805786922?_r=1&u_code=dlhcca4k1feflb&preview_pb=0&sharer_language=en&_d=ebijmja31h1326&share_item_id=7386708396805786922&source=h5_m×tamp=1719884179&ug_btm=b8727,b2878&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAADHCtOV69XoQ_IfUbjOX4j4eCKJaO64HKiN_sqNG3L6uoks7ayOwBTEziLu467v3M&utm_source=copy&social_share_type=0&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&tt_from=copy&user_id=7029397115798225926&enable_checksum=1&share_link_id=EF90B7F3-915B-4704-B1E1-E1646A4ED16C&share_app_id=1233"> third place finish and nabbed herself All-America Honors</a>.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='535138' first='Briawna' last='Zimmerman'] - MVBTA</h2>   <p>Another under the radar middle blocker to keep an eye on, [player_tooltip player_id='535138' first='Briawna' last='Zimmerman'] is another player that made herself known in Orlando. A dynamic piece in the middle for MVBTA, she can hit just about any set you give her. She was finishing at such a level that her squad almost made it into the gold pools on Day 3.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='478074' first='Sarah' last='Pippin'] - NIVA</h2>   <p>One of the biggest left sides in the premier division, [player_tooltip player_id='478074' first='Sarah' last='Pippin'] is another 2026 playing up and showing some big time play! Leading her team in attacking, Pippin can bring the hammer down with the best of them. She was an integral piece in NIVA's run to the championship bracket and top ten finish in 17 Premier.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='200397' first='Dylann' last='Kelly'] - FaR Out</h2>   <p>Another big time outside in the premier division, [player_tooltip player_id='200397' first='Dylann' last='Kelly'] has been doing some serious work with FaR Out 17 black all season long. She's really come into her own and was playing some of her best ball down in Florida. Terminating extremely well and playing some top notch back court, Kelly had a great outing.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='189713' first='Addison' last='Ashley'] - L2</h2>   <p>Despite being out a setter, [player_tooltip player_id='189713' first='Addison' last='Ashley'] was looking extremely well for L2 171. A middle blocker that sometimes takes her bat on the right side, Ashley has a heavy arm that can do serious damage when she gets ahold of it!</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='261206' first='Sarah' last='Bradley'] - Unified</h2>   <p>Coming back to the Premier division, [player_tooltip player_id='261206' first='Sarah' last='Bradley'] put quite the cherry on top to what has been an incredible junior year for the outside hitter. Doing the most for her squad as six rotation outlet, her defense was top notch and she was able to score very well. Bradley would lead her team to a top 20 finish in 17 Premier.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='288965' first='Lili' last='Smith'] - Michigan Elite</h2>   <p>While her team may have been out of luck when it came to timeliness at AAUs, (How does a team go 9-1 but finish 63rd?) [player_tooltip player_id='288965' first='Lili' last='Smith'] still managed to shine through. This setter, attacker combo, was playing some of her best ball of the season. Connecting with her setters at the best she has had all season, Smith was dialed in from the jump.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='523900' first='Lilly' last='Mullholand'] - Black Swamp</h2>   <p>Black Swamp has been a squad that has been doing serious business in the premier divisions all throughout the club season. Turn around to nationals, they're competing in 17 Open and nearly make the gold bracket on Day 4! A lot of this success is attested to the play of [player_tooltip player_id='523900' first='Lilly' last='Mullholand'] in the middle.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='152052' first='Sakura' last='Codling'] - [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite']</h2>   <p>One of the best 'bros you'll find in Orlando last week, there's not enough good things you can say about [player_tooltip player_id='152052' first='Sakura' last='Codling']. It's a rarity that you find a player in her position make SUCH as big of an impact as she does for her team. While her team's season may have ended just shy of a top ten finish, Codling will look to bigger things in Vegas as she will join forces with Legacy 17-1 Adidas for USAV Nationals.</p>

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