Local Legends: 2027/2028 Attackers

With the blooming club season comes a fresh set of faces for college coaches. Let this article guide you to Oklahoma's best front-row options that showcase athleticism, skill, and a competitive edge at the net. These athletes bring power and precision to their offensive game. From middle blockers with impeccable timing to right-side hitters with dynamic shot selections, these players are making their mark and proving they have what it takes to succeed at the next level.    GiaRose Bills is a lefty middle blocker with a high ceiling. GiaRose is a hard hitter to face because of her left-handed attacks, as well as her height and vertical. She reaches high and hits over most blockers her age, making her dangerous in the middle. Gia's most popular attack is the quick 1 where she uses her athleticism to hammer the ball and place lightly when needed. She is also an excellent blocker. Gia dives on her middles taking away a lot of court and room for them to attack. She has high-level blocking skills that girls in her class struggle against. GiaRose is a must-watch rising star for the 2025 club season!     [player_tooltip player_id='752607' first='Cadie' last='Oliver'] is a dynamic right-side attacker who could debut in any position along the net. She is athletic and adjustable. When on the outside she succeeds using deep cross-court and donut throws, and when on the right side she succeeds with a sharp cross attack as well as deep throws over defenders heads down the line. Cadie is adjustable to whatever her team may need mid-game, willing to run whatever to set the offense up for success. She will run a 2 with a back-row setter, allowing her middles to run a slide and pull blockers either way. This kind of x-play creates a lot of chaos for the other side and gives Cadie and her fellow attackers single blocks.     [player_tooltip player_id='752604' first='Emersyn' last='Duffel'] is an outside hitter with her priorities straight. When watching Emersyn you can't help but notice the selflessness with which she plays. She will pull back and stick in for defense before she even thinks about transitioning to attack. Emersyn would rather keep the ball alive and have someone else get the kill stat than be selfish and leave her defenders to fend for themselves. Do not be confused by her selfless nature- she is an excellent outside hitter. Emersyn disguises her attacks well by taking big approaches every time no matter her plan to swing or tip. She uses a wrist-away attack to target a sharp crossswing when she sees defenders cheating into the corner which makes her unpredictable. Emersyn completes her package with a 6-ro ability in serve receive and attacking out of the backcourt. She is lethal and it will be fun to see how she continues to compete!     Madi Welty is another outside hitter with a lot of potential. What impresses viewers about Madi is her blocking skills as an undersized outside. She makes it to the line every single time, allowing her middles to come in and close the block. When attacking, Madi puts a lot of topspin on the ball, causing it to fall fast and short in front of defenders. As the game goes on, Madi is dependable as a 6-ro outside who stays calm on defense and finishes her digs high to the 10-foot line. Her athleticism and composure make her a reliable player in high-pressure moments, whether she's at the net or in the back row. Madi's ability to adapt and execute consistently shows her growth and promise as a dynamic outside hitter.    Stay tuned for more articles on Oklahoma's finest volleyballers! If you have anyone that you think we should keep an eye out for, please e-mail me at abisnailjoy@gmail.com. To help these athletes get exposure, please repost and share this article on your social media as well as with family and friends.

With the blooming club season comes a fresh set of faces for college coaches. Let this article guide you to Oklahoma's best front-row options that showcase athleticism, skill, and a competitive edge at the net. These athletes bring power and precision to their offensive game. From middle blockers with impeccable timing to right-side hitters with dynamic shot selections, these players are making their mark and proving they have what it takes to succeed at the next level.