Uncommitted and Unstoppable: 18s Division Redland Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Redland Rendezvous has officially ended, leaving behind a weekend of intense competition. Among the tournament stars were uncommitted girls in the 18s division, who proved they are more than ready to play at the next level. As the dust settles on an incredible weekend, let's spotlight some of the top uncommitted athletes who made their mark at the tournament and should be looked at for college ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":739612,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='741327' first='Kenleigh' last='Booth']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mount St Mary High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Oklahoma Charge Volleyball Club 18-1 South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677969221d83c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741327' first='Kenleigh' last='Booth']</strong> was an intelligent setter this weekend. She had a tasteful way of hiding her sets and pulling blockers. Her IQ came into play when she had to make quick decisions about who to set on long rallies while thinking about what she had already set, where the blockers were, and how efficient each of her hitters was at that moment. Kenleigh utilized the ability to switch between jump setting and stand setting to throw blockers off. She squares up well and puts the ball where it needs to be for her attackers to be successful. Keneleigh showed us this weekend that she is more than ready for the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402919"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6779add48f921"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Katelyn Stephenson</strong> had an impressive weekend as a solid OH. She showed us what she is made of as a versatile, and passionate player. She brought a scrappy and determined energy to every play, excelling in serve-receive and making quick defensive moves. Katelyn's heavy arm was an asset to her game, helping her deliver powerful, topspin-heavy swings that kept opponents on their heels. Katelyn's ability to stay composed and focused while laughing and smiling through high-pressure moments showed her teammates and fans her love for the game. This weekend, Katelyn proved she's ready to take her game to the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":739614,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ella Willis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jenks High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Oklahoma Charge Volleyball Club 18 UA Tulsa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6779b42faefaa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Ella Willis</strong> had a wonderful weekend as a right-side attacker, showing her multifaceted skills and strategic play on the court. She was pulled back for serve receive, handling the ball well and consistently. She also excelled offensively. As a left-handed right-side, Ella brought her team a unique advantage using her sneaky swing down the line, making it difficult for defenders to read and defend against her. Her blocking was equally impressive, securing multiple solo blocks and demonstrating her solid presence at the net. Ella uses the tops of the blockers' hands when swinging, maximizing her offensive impact and getting kills in any way possible. Additionally, her sharp cross-hits from the outside add yet another thing to her wide-ranged game. Ella is a college-ready player who should be on coach's radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sand Springs High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Oklahoma Charge 18 UA Tulsa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6779b42faf088"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jayden Smith</strong> was a standout this weekend, proving that size is no barrier to dominance on the court. As an outside hitter, her impressive vertical allowed her to get above taller blockers and find kills. Jayden's shot selection was exceptional, using a variety of off-speed shots to keep defenders guessing while still bringing the heat with her hard swing down the line and deep cross. Likely leading her team in kills, she balanced her offensive power with excellent defense and libero-level skills in serve receive and defense. Jayden's all-around performance demonstrated her versatility, athleticism, and determination-marking her as a player ready for the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Avery Deonier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Coweta High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Oklahoma Charge Volleyball Club 18 UA Tulsa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677ae5e8bc317"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Avery Deonier</strong> was a dominant force in the middle this weekend with her towering presence and exceptional athleticism. As a middle blocker, she was a massive wall at the net, pressing over to shut down opposing hitters. Her height and reach allowed her to play well above the net, making her a constant threat both offensively and defensively. Avery demonstrated excellent game awareness, knowing exactly when to tip strategically into the block to recycle plays and give her team another chance to attack. Avery's ability to combine power, finesse, and smart decision-making made her a standout player, ready to excel at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more articles on Oklahoma's finest volleyballers! If you have anyone you think we should watch, please e-mail me at abisnailjoy@gmail.com. To help these athletes get exposure, please repost and share this article on your social media and with family and friends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->