Sunshine Classic National Qualifier: Day 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a coveted bid to the USA Volleyball Girls National Championship in Dallas on the line, the competition at the Sunshine Classic National Qualifier is heating up. Teams are battling for their chance to secure a spot on one of the sport's biggest stages, and every set, rally, and point matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My phone fills up fast, packed with jersey numbers, team names, court assignments, and standout performances. But how do players earn a spot in my notes?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It starts with athletes tagging their court assignments to @PrepDigCA, giving me a solid starting point. But once the games begin, anything can happen. Maybe it's a jaw-dropping kill, a game-changing dig, or even something subtle but impactful, a smart decision, relentless hustle, or how you carry yourself on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not in the starting lineup? Warmups and hitting lines might be your best shot to get noticed. And trust me, I'm watching everything, the way you ref, interact with teammates, and showcase your character beyond just playing the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Day 1 Standouts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shaye Witherspoon #10</strong> – Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite<br><em>Next Match: 3/1 at 9:00 AM, Court 82</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alexa Telly #12</strong> – Metro 16 Travel<br><em>Next Match: 3/1 at 9:00 AM, Court 54</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alina Phillips #19</strong> – TK 16 STORM<br><em>Next Match: 3/1 at 9:00 AM, Court 82</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alexandra Gonzalez Casar #50</strong> – MVA 16 Ana<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 6:00 PM, Court 132</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leila Smith #5</strong> – Tsunami C161E Sara<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 8:00 PM, Court 132</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayci Bond #10</strong> – A5 South 17-Sam<br><em>Next Match: 3/1 at 3:00 PM, Court 104</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='528253' first='Emerick' last='Dayton'] #9</strong> – VEVA 17 Elite<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 7:00 PM, Court 31</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mya Smith #17 &amp; Zharia Alleyne #20</strong> – OT 17 T Aaron<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 8:00 PM, Court 55</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madeline Holder #27</strong> – HJV 16 PREMIER<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 7:00 PM, Court 112</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nailah Randle #3</strong> – SA Juniors 16 Adidas<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 8:00 PM, Court 107</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shaun Waller #8</strong> – TPV 16-Maverick<br><em>Next Match: 2/28 at 8:00 PM, Court 83</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camille McCarthy #7</strong> – LIV 15's Royal<br><em>Next Match: 3/1 at 4:00 PM, Court 115</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sianelei Purcell #23</strong> – LBVC 17 GERALD<br><em>Next Match: 3/1 at 9:00 AM, Court 8</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All roster information and schedules are sourced from&nbsp;<a href="https://events.advancedeventssystems.com/">Advanced Event Systems</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you enjoyed this article, 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.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- 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 --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->