Past, Present, and Up Next: A Look at Our Volleyball Coverage

Fresh off the Sunshine Classic in Orlando, Florida, with the first stop at the PrepDig Showcase, I can confidently say it was the most high-energy showcase I’ve ever attended. From the moment players stepped on the court, Director Michael DeLeon had the gym buzzing, and the intensity was undeniable.

Showcase standouts included Rylie Marino Rylie Marino 5'10" | S/RS Cardinal Newman | 2028 State FL (2028) from Florida, Taryn Timmons (2027) from Georgia, and Laila Davis (2027) from Georgia, who stood out among the setters and right-side hitters in their class. Samira Washington (2027) and Amia Kennerdy Amia Kennerdy 5'11" | OH/RS Wharton | 2027 State FL (2027), both powerful outside hitters, represented Georgia and Florida, respectively. Jemison Hawkins (2026) from Georgia made an impact as a defensive specialist/libero with her strong backcourt skills, while Mollie Canter Mollie Canter 5'6" | DS/L McCracken County | 2027 State KY (2027) from Kentucky showcased her versatility as an outside hitter. In the middle, Savannah Browning Savannah Browning 6'0" | RS/S South Kitsap | 2027 State WA (2027) and Sydney Lingenbrink Sydney Lingenbrink 6'2" | MB Central Kitsap | 2027 State WA (2027) from Washington added height and strength, making their presence known at the net.

At the tournament, Arica Nassar, University of Kentucky coach, and I were discussing how the Sunshine Classic has a completely different vibe compared to Triple Crown when we were pleasantly interrupted by a player introducing herself. Moments like these are always special, it’s incredible to meet players on the road, and kudos to you for taking the initiative to introduce yourself with a college coach present—we absolutely loved it!

Among the many athletes who made their mark were Nora Godfrey (2027) from Georgia, Payton Osegueda (2028) from Missouri, Miah Omoike (2028) from Missouri, Shaun Waller (2028) from Tennessee, Mia Miller Mia Miller 5'10" | RS/OH IMG Academy | 2026 State FL (2026) from Florida, Lailah Clayborne Lailah Clayborne 5'9" | MB/OH King Drew Magnet | 2028 CA (2028) from California, Nailah Randle (2027) from Texas, Bronwyn “Bronny” Nihipali (2026) from California, and Shaye Witherspoon (2027) from Missouri. Their talent, competitiveness, and drive stood out in a tournament filled with high-level play.

Right now, my focus is split between a few major areas: highlighting this week’s Social Media Stars, outreach for the upcoming Salt Lake City Showdown Showcases, and keeping an eye on players competing in SCVA and NCVA tournaments this weekend. With top-tier talent spread across multiple events, there’s no shortage of players stepping up and making names for themselves.

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At the service line is the Red Rock Rave, my third qualifier of the year. If history tells us anything, the energy in Las Vegas will be electric, especially as this marks the first major road trip for many of California’s teams.

Vegas is always a game-changer, this is where we start seeing who’s truly built for the big stage! With March being a critical month for roster balance, I’m eager to see which coaches have found the right combinations and which players will have their breakout moments.

From past to present to what’s ahead, volleyball season is moving fast, but the storylines are only getting better.

PrepDig is excited to continue partnering with USAV to provide more athletes with the opportunity to showcase their talent. Up next are the Salt Lake City Showdown Showcases (Weekend 1 – April 4th and Weekend 2 – April 10th), followed by the USAV GJNC Showcases (Session 1 June 24th and July 2nd).

Don’t miss your chance to compete, get noticed, and elevate your game.

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