Other To Performers in the Maryland Prep Dig 250 Expo

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We posted nine top performers making our all tournament team. Below are three more top performers who played well at the Maryland Prep Dig 250 Expo. The event attracted 13 liberos, the greatest position participation in the event. Below are three of the of six liberos who won top performer awards. Our next post will identify those players who may not have earned top performer awards, but their play still impressed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":733539,"width":"212px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/Catherine-Martinez-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-733539" style="width:212px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='731633' first='Catherine' last='Martinez']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='731633' first='Catherine' last='Martinez'] (Manchester Valley) - Catherine has participated in our last three prep dig events. She is normally the lone class of 2025 at these events. You can tell by the way she plays on the court that she loves the game. While she has an interest in playing volleyball in college the libero position may be the most competitive position to snag a college opportunity. Catherine plays for Manchester Valley, who ultimately lost to Linganore high school in the Maryland state playoffs. Catherine plays a solid back row defensively but could use more work on consistency with her passing. She also gets underneath the ball with her serve. Striking the center of the ball with a higher contact point would create more velocity. Catherine will play club at Limitless. She made her debut in our rankings last year at 151.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":738540,"width":"224px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/IMG_3669.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-738540" style="width:224px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sophie Mentzer</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sophie Mentzer</strong> (Shalom Christian Academy) - While Sophie resides in Pennsylvania she lists her club as Liberty Elite, one of the top Maryland clubs in the area. Her recruiting profile indicates she will play for Revolution 18 White this year. The first observation watching Sophie play is her hustle. At 5'1" she is already low to the floor so she can catch up to the low balls. She is quick with her feet and extremely athletic. Her platform is clean for serve receive. Sophie belongs to the class of 2026. When you watch her play on the court you can sense her love of the game. A player to keep an eye on if looking for a libero.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":733543,"width":"213px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/gabriella-Deyo.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-733543" style="width:213px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gabriela Deyo</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabriela Deyo </strong>(South Carroll) - Another libero who stood out early with her quickness on the court and her hustle. She plays for the same high school and club (Metro North) as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='735037' first='Makenzie' last='Kutzler']</strong>. Makenzie also earned a top performer award as a setter and earned a spot on the all tournament team. South Carroll lost only one match all year in Regional play to eventual Maryland Class 1 state champion Boonsboro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Virginia All State teams Class 1-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Class 3 First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the Year - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196556' first='Caleigh' last='Ponn'] </strong>SR, (Hidden Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='464576' first='Sophie' last='Arnold'] </strong>SR, (Hidden Valley), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290899' first='Ava' last='Dickerson']</strong> SR (Warren County), <strong>Alliyah McNair</strong> SR (East Rockingham), <strong>Skylar Morris </strong>SR (Lord Botetourt), <strong>Addison Reasor</strong> SR (Christiansburg), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='495264' first='Ela' last='Shepherd']</strong> Jr (Christiansburg), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='707593' first='Kenzie' last='Smith']</strong> Jr (Grafton),<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='248639' first='Alana' last='Washington']</strong> SR (Grafton), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238858' first='Allyson' last='Burke']</strong> JR (Grafton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Class 2 First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the Year - <strong>Emmah McAmis</strong> SR (Central - Wise)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601140' first='Jolie' last='Faw']</strong> SR (Bruton), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='720606' first='Maecy' last='Frizzelle'] </strong>JR (Fort Defiance), <strong>Brea Anduiza</strong> SR (James River), <strong>Leah Sutherland</strong> SR (Ridgeview), <strong>Makenzie Wright</strong> SR (Ridgeview), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='508159' first='Allie' last='Lynch'] </strong>SR (Clark County), <strong>Isabel Aliveto </strong>SO (Clark County),<strong> Brooklyn Lane </strong>SR (Gretna), <strong>Konner Myers </strong>SR (James River) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Class 1 First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the Year - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='452562' first='Sophie' last='Taylor']</strong> JR (Giles)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gretchen Surface</strong> 12 (Auburn), <strong>Megan Earnest </strong>12 (Auburn), <strong>Kylee Snider </strong>SO (Giles), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827038' first='Leah' last='Wimmer'] </strong>JR (Auburn), <strong>Karlie Morris </strong>SR (Middlesex), <strong>Sydney Carter </strong>SR (Northwood), <strong>Kensey Parks </strong>JR (Grayson County), <strong>Sadie Packet</strong> SR (Rappahannock), <strong>Briel Underwood</strong> SR (Auburn) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->