Standout Players from Day 1 of the Las Vegas Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 39th Annual Las Vegas Classic is in full swing at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and after an action-packed Day 1, my scouting notes are already stacked with standout performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a full day of competition in the books, it's time to name the athletes who have already made a lasting impression. Here are some of the standout players from Day 1 of the Las Vegas Classic:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='534199' first='Lilian' last='Bongiorno'] – MARIN16 Black<br>[player_tooltip player_id='721597' first='Charlotte' last='Brookes'] – A4 Volley 16-Cassie<br>[player_tooltip player_id='571928' first='Ruby' last='Candlish'] – Momentous VBC 16 Dan<br>Jenna Cartwright – OMNI 16 National<br>[player_tooltip player_id='569604' first='Hannah' last='Cretan'] – MARIN16 Black<br>Olivia Ford – SoCal VBC 16-Beacons<br>[player_tooltip player_id='472132' first='Jianna' last='Green'] – Actyve 16-Navy<br>Karmynne Hazewood – OMNI 16 National<br>Aurora Holmes – Momentous VBC 16 Dan<br>Lauren Kasubuchi – SG Elite 16 Roshambo<br>[player_tooltip player_id='515153' first='Jaylin' last='Kim'] – Momentous VBC 16 Dan<br>[player_tooltip player_id='579972' first='Karleigh' last='Larson'] – Legacy Girls 16 Elite<br>Makenna Linares – Legacy Girls 16 Elite<br>[player_tooltip player_id='742981' first='Kylee' last='Mark'] – MVVC G 16 Red<br>Sierra Marlin – A4 Volley 16-Cassie<br>[player_tooltip player_id='513942' first='Jaylen' last='Maroney'] – Goldenwest 16 Asics<br>Brianna Mbire – Goldenwest 16 Asics<br>Syriana Messy – MVVC G 16 Red<br>Eileen Pfeffer – MVVC G 16 Red<br>[player_tooltip player_id='580624' first='Gioia' last='Piccolino'] – Legacy Girls 16 Elite<br>Olivia Poole – MVVC G 16 Red<br>Malu Rodrigues – A4 Volley 16-Cassie<br>Audrey Rosen – MARIN16 Black<br>[player_tooltip player_id='517441' first='Sawyer' last='Rupe'] – A4 Volley 16-Cassie<br>Lindsey Stefanick – SoCal VBC 16-Beacons<br>[player_tooltip player_id='527925' first='Taylor' last='Thomas'] – SoCal VBC 16-Beacons<br>[player_tooltip player_id='529412' first='Opal' last='Warner'] – Actyve 16-Navy<br>Lailaa Williams – Actyve 16-Navy<br>[player_tooltip player_id='536250' first='Sawyer' last='Zappelli'] – MARIN16 Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't wait to see what these athletes—and many more—bring to the court on Day 2. Their performances will continue to shape their player analysis write-ups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll be at the courts today, tracking standout moments and sharing insights as the competition unfolds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more updates from the Las Vegas Classic!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Show your support by following&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigca/?hl=en">PrepDigCA</a></strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachable247/?hl=en">Coachable247</a></strong>, for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes action, and a closer look at the volleyball community you love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Together, we're building a positive platform to celebrate players, empower families, and connect with the volleyball community. Thank you to all of our subscribers for being an essential part of this journey. Let's keep growing the game and creating unforgettable memories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Michelle Bamford @<a href="https://www.coachable247.com/">Coachable247</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->