Avoli Committed Athlete: Nevada Freshman Showcase 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This article is sponsored by Avol</em>i</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig has teamed up with Avoli, the volleyball brand built specifically for female athletes, to present <em>Committed</em> — a spotlight series celebrating standout athletes at each 2025 Prep Dig Showcase. These athletes are chosen for their leadership, sportsmanship, and relentless work ethic — the same values Avoli champions on and off the court. Each featured athlete receives exclusive Avoli gear in addition to their own spotlight article. Learn more about Avoli and explore their performance-driven footwear at <a href="http://avoli.com/">avoli.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The 2025 Nevada Freshman Showcase, hosted on June 21 at It's All Volleyball Club, featured a gym full of talented 2029s preparing for their first year of high school. Among them, there was one athlete that stood out most for her nonstop grit, consistency, ownership of the net</strong> <strong>and character. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Our 2025 Prep Dig Nevada Freshman Showcase Award Winner is… </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='563109' first='Daylin' last='Fawson']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":785931,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/06/IMG_6916-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1750631250.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-785931" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Her coach for the day, Coach Matt, stated that “she was an absolute unit at the net,” shutting down hitters and dominating with blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daylin was impressive from the moment she stepped into the gym. She shut down the net on both offense and defense, but it was more than just her physical abilities that stood out. She wore a smile throughout the entire event and never missed a chance to cheer on her teammates. Even when playing in a different position, she embraced her role and did whatever it took to put her team in a good position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daylin left no doubt that she's not only a high-level athlete, but also a team-first competitor with standout character. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["563109"],"_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-6858986b7c9be"} --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading text-gray-700">In Her Own Words</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We had a quick Q&amp;A with Daylin after the showcase — check out her responses below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>❤️The moment I knew I loved volleyball was…</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Since the very beginning of my volleyball career I have always had a love hate relationship with volleyball but when I re-fell in love with volleyball and stuck with it was during one of my practices with an older team I wasn't playing amazing but I got a really good set and I swung the ball deep corner on the line and the whole team went crazy and it made me feel so much better about myself that I just kept working harder and harder.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>🤣Fun fact college coaches should know about you…</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I have over 15 nicknames from my parents, so people get confused when my parents cheer for me.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>💪How do you bounce back from a bad play?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I know that bad plays are inevitable, I usually brush it off and talk it through with my team and move on to the next point.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>🏐What's one of your favorite volleyball memories?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One of my favorite volleyball memories was during my 14's season when we were playing at the In It To Win It tournament it was the championship game, and we were going for gold. We played against the top team and everyone from my club came to watch our court. I remember the feeling on the court when everyone surrounded us and cheered us on. Each good play I made, the loud cheering made it feel so much more intense.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>📈What part of your game are you working on the most?&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Recently I have been working mainly on my arm swing mechanics and footwork.&nbsp;&nbsp;I want to set a good foundation of proper form so I can work on increasing my power and strength in a safe and effective way.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🎯<strong><em>Goals for freshman year…</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">“My goals for freshman year are to make varsity in order to play alongside my sister [player_tooltip player_id='550943' first='Briley' last='Fawson'], for her senior year, continue with private lessons and workouts to be able to compete with the older girls, maintain straight A's in my classes, and get involved with volunteer work within the community.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Congratulations Daylin‼️</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLL3s7XJFHV/?igsh=MjJrbmszNWFmanBz","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLL3s7XJFHV/?igsh=MjJrbmszNWFmanBz </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLNVSFxxirI/?igsh=YmhiYnQyMnFrOTAy","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLNVSFxxirI/?igsh=YmhiYnQyMnFrOTAy </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Boost your exposure with Prep Dig Nevada</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Claim your FREE PrepDig player profile&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/"><strong>here</strong></a>.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Follow/Tag/Collab with us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdignv?igsh=MWNqc3lrc2huZzZxcA%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr"><strong>@prepdignv</strong></a>&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->