Six Rotation Players Steal the Show at Nationals

<p>The 2024 USAV GJNC was an incredible experience, offering the chance to see hundreds of talented players from Nevada compete for a national title in their respective divisions. Many athletes stood out across various positions, but I want to highlight a few pin hitters who impressed me not only with their front-row skills but also with their back-row abilities.</p>   <p>Outsides and oppos who can play all six rotations are highly sought after at the next level. Several players from Las Vegas demonstrated at Nationals that they are double threats on the court, excelling as both hitters and defensive specialists.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Ayanna led the state in kills and has proved hundreds of times over that she is a force at the net as a pin hitter and top blocker. Her high reach and power allow her to consistently hit over and through blocks, often resulting in kills. At Nationals I got the chance to see more of her back row skills and was impressed at how efficient she was on serve receive and digging tough attacks. She got a lot of balls to the target and helped keep several difficult balls in play. She also doubles as an extra hitter while on back row for trouble situations or when mixing up hitters doing long rallies. Watson is one of the best six-rotation players in the state. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9Ga-NKyoLd/?igsh=MW9pbXNpZHExbjk0Mw== </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Tristyn was exceptional at Nationals, where she stepped into the middle position instead of her usual outside role. If I hadn't known her position beforehand, I would have assumed she played middle all season. She made significant contributions with big blocks and kills to her opponents left and right corners. When she rotated to the back row, she racked up on aces and excelled in serve receive and defense. She also took advantage of opportunities to hit from the back row, collecting even more kills. She is a scorer and plays hard no matter what position she is in. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9adOuDSSxi/?igsh=ZHpjdjR1cGl1dDd4 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Tori is a phenomenal pin hitter with a powerful swing, capable of hitting the ball hard down the line or short cross court. She gets on top of the ball and makes quick decisions to attack hard or tip in the air based on the block. On the back row, she hustles on defense and excels in serve receive passing. Her energy throughout the game was high and she was constantly communicating on the court. While her hitting is eye-catching, her back row skills highlight her versatility as both a hitter and a defensive specialist.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9YUwuby4x4/?igsh=enQzdDR5Y3d6dWd5 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Tamara immediately stood out when I saw her in action at Nationals. Her swing packs serious power and she has a high volleyball iq. She frequently scores by mixing up her attack types at the right time to rack up points. Unga boasts a great vertical and tallied some nice back row attacks. Her strong topspin serve challenged even the best liberos on other teams. She also made impressive digs on defense and her serve receive passing was spot on. Tamara is going to be a great addition to a college team. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Bryn excel on the front row, where she's an elite hitter who makes smart, quick decisions to score points. She also contributes to the scoreboard with overpass kills and big blocks. At Nationals, I got a chance to watch her also play back row. Neibaur was a big contributor to her team's serve receive and defense. Her reading skills, passing and communication were comparable to a seasoned libero. Additionally, you get another hitter that can score with a back row attack. She is going to be a force to reckon with as she enters only her freshman year of high school. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9NY7pOvX2q/?igsh=MTdvbng4NzlsZWxvZg== </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Ivanna was an impressive pin hitter, especially on the opposite side. She has a strong approach that garners a lot of power behind her swing, enabling her to hit a deep cross court shot that is difficult to return. In addition, she puts up a great block against her opponents top outside hitters. She is very aggressive on the net and when she rotates to back row, you get the same intensity. She was solid on defense back row, especially right back, and earned some kills hitting the pipe set. She is a top all around player in her class and plays at a high level.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9YNdB-STHd/?igsh=am91NW4wM3QxZTFm </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9Vkgk6Si1K/?igsh=MXVybW9veW1xZGM2bg== </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor is ranked as the number 2 all-around player in the class of 2027 for good reason. The lefty possesses a powerful arm and consistently delivers hard hits cross court or down the line when playing opposite. She has an energetic presence on the floor and her impressive vertical leap help her to tally blocks and hit over the block. In the back row, Taylor dived for tough balls and consistently covered the front row hitters. Her serve receive was solid and a defensive specialist when facing hard-hitting opponents. Anderson's exceptional athleticism and agility should make her a highly sought-after player as she enters only her sophomore year.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9TQ_X-SEGv/?igsh=OTVqbm42d3dxZ2N5 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">I quickly noticed that Gentry excels at nearly everything on the court, both on front row and back row. She has a powerful swing and a quick wrist snap that score points often on the outside. When she rotates to the back row, her serving and passing skills are equally impressive. She excels in both serve receive passing and digging hits thanks to her reading skills. In addition to her passing abilities, she also adds the advantage of being an aggressive hitter in the back row. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Had I not already planned to watch Jamie in action, she would have still stood out to me. She is one of the most consistent and explosive hitters I've seen at such a young age. Jamie just gets it. She powers through and around blocks, and even racks up some blocks of her own. Her serve is solid, and she plays a crucial role in her team's back row defense. She made great passes that often hit the target and isn't afraid to get on the floor to keep the ball in play. This energetic player was exciting to watch, and I'll be following her career for the next four years.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9PzJlhpyhk/?igsh=dXh1cWpjdWcwc21t </div></figure>   <p>These athletes have a bright future ahead of them and I'm excited to watch them again during high school season. </p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <p>If there is a player you would like to add to PrepDig Nevada's radar, you can:</p>   <ul> <li>Follow/tag us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdignv?igsh=MWNqc3lrc2huZzZxcA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr"><strong>@prepdignv</strong></a> and <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasvbanalyst?igsh=dXdjMHVnZTc0d3h6&utm_source=qr">@lasvegasvbanalyst</a></strong></li> </ul>   <ul> <li>Claim your FREE PrepDig player profile <a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/">here</a>. </li> </ul>   <ul> <li>Contact me via email me at: <a href="mailto:lasvegasvbanalyst@gmail.com">lasvegasvbanalyst@gmail.com</a> </li> </ul>   <ul> <li>Attend our <strong>Freshman or Stock Up Showcases</strong> in August. <a href="https://prepdig.com/events/?type=Showcase&state=Nevada&start_date=">Learn more here</a>and use my code: <strong>Bryantdig2024</strong> to save $$</li> </ul>

The 2024 USAV GJNC was an incredible experience, offering the chance to see hundreds of talented players from Nevada compete for a national title in their respective divisions. Many athletes stood out across various positions, but I want to highlight a few pin hitters who impressed me not only with their front-row skills but also with their back-row abilities.