Silent Warriors 16s

Derek Jackson March 9, 2025 @ 05:15 PM

Not all players make massive highlight reels or are super boisterous with their play. Some silently work their tail off and help in all sorts of ways. These players bring a ton of value to the team and how they play. Let's take a look at some players who aren't flashy but are integral to their team's success.   Brinkley Bithell is an Outside Hitter for Charge South 16-2. The first thing that caught my eye was her ability to pass in serve receive. She covers a lot of ground and this brings immense value to an outside hitter. Brinkley is a cerebral player. Doesn't make many mistakes and finds her times to be aggressive. This is the type of player that brings value to any team she is on.   Karys Miller is an Outside Hitter for UPVBC 16 Pink. Karys and crew are often the underdogs but don't look past them. They have three top 5 finishes already this season. Karys had multiple big time swings to help spark her team. Sometimes in the form of a nice line shot, sometimes going high hands and getting the kill via the tool. She has above average size and has a chance to be really good down the line.   [player_tooltip player_id='737518' first='Brianni' last='Kimbro'] is a Middle Blocker for GPVBC 16-1. Brianni is a big reason this relatively small club in southwest Oklahoma is making waves. This team is made up of players from Altus, Cache, Lawton Mac..etc. They are ranked 10th in the region and rightfully so. Brianna is a middle who has good size and versatility. She has good off speed attacks and makes good decisions on the offensive end. Her ability to get up and press over the net creates headaches for some hitters. I look forward to what she can do this upcoming school season.   [player_tooltip player_id='740568' first='Lena' last='Eller'] is a Middle Blocker for Virago 16-1. Lena has made huge strides this club season. She has become a solid offensive threat out of the middle. She has added the ability to hit from multiple spots on the net. She is a solid serve and causes problems often when she gets to the back line. Something she is sneaky good at is digging in transition. She has her fair share of big plays in the back row this season. Look for her to take over a starting spot at Skiatook this upcoming year.   Kaydence O'Brien is an Outside Hitter for Owasso Summit 16-1. Back to back gold bracket berths for Kaydence and company. Her play is a big reason they are a tough team to take down. She is a 6 rotation player that plays back row just as well as she does front row. She is not afraid to stay up and dig hard driven balls from attackers. She has the capabilities to hit with a good amount of power and range. Once her consistency comes full circle, she will be an outstanding player.   Hats off to these players for helping their team achieve what they did this past weekend.

Not all players make massive highlight reels or are super boisterous with their play. Some silently work their tail off and help in all sorts of ways. These players bring a ton of value to the team and how they play. Let's take a look at some players who aren't flashy but are integral to their team's success.