Backcourt DS/Liberos Take the Spotlight at GJNC Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PrepDig is proud to once again partner with USA Volleyball to power the official recruiting showcase of the Girls Junior National Championships, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. <strong>Session I kicks off tonight</strong>, and it's shaping up to be an elite opportunity for athletes to connect with college programs and take the next step in their volleyball journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're especially excited to highlight the <strong>California defensive specialists and liberos</strong> who will be on the floor, ready to read hitters, anchor serve receive, and prove they can be the backbone of any backcourt. Known for their hustle, court awareness, and relentless energy, these athletes are stepping into the spotlight with confidence and grit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unlike other showcases, <strong>PrepDig delivers in-depth coverage before, during, and after the event.</strong> You've seen our articles building up to this highly anticipated night, and now we're giving you a <strong>first look at one standout libero from California taking the court tonight in Dallas: [player_tooltip player_id='463763' first='Lily' last='Spalding']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["463763"],"_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-6859fd952938c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='463763' first='Lily' last='Spalding'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #14 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='463763' first='Lily' last='Spalding']</strong>, a 2028 libero/defensive specialist from <strong>Rancho Cucamonga High School</strong> and <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='495219' first='Rancho' last='Valley Volleyball'] Club 15 Premier</strong>, is heading into Session I of the USAV GJNC Showcase with a clear goal: to bring energy, leadership, and consistency to the backcourt. Lily prides herself on being a <strong>positive and coachable teammate</strong>, two traits she believes will help her thrive at the collegiate level. Her communication and court presence stand out, and her focus on sharpening her serve receive reflects a deep understanding of how critical first contact is to a team's success. Lily is a competitor who knows how to bring the noise and keep her team locked in. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='463763' first='Lily' last='Spalding']</strong> is one of several talented libero/defensive specialists from California set to compete in Session I. Here are a few more Golden State libero/defensive specialists joining her on the court tonight:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741180"],"_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-6859fd95293ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741180' first='Chloe' last='Hernandez'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #21 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532636"],"_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-6859fd9529437"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532636' first='Isabella' last='Gornick']</strong> <strong>is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #59 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["41707"],"_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-6859fd9529479"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Madison Mitchell is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #92 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785245"],"_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-6859fd95294b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='785245' first='Kayla' last='Frech'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #93 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730245"],"_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-6859fd95294f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='730245' first='Katherine' last='Deng']</strong> <strong>is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #95 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747038"],"_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-6859fd9529538"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747038' first='Emry' last='Ward'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #100 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["754174"],"_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-6859fd9529577"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='754174' first='Serena' last='Mai'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #101 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758826"],"_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-6859fd95295b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='758826' first='Taylor' last='Woody'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #109 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780480"],"_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-6859fd95295f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Kadence Reece is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #119 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["762567"],"_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-6859fd9529634"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='762567' first='Devyn' last='Lacoste'] is set to compete tonight at 6:00 PM at the USAV GJNC Showcase, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. She'll be wearing Bib #135 as she takes the court.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Each of these athletes will be evaluated live and have the opportunity to be featured in our post-event coverage, which is sent directly to over 150 college coach subscribers. 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Let's keep growing the game and creating unforgettable memories together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong><em>This journey</em></strong> is powered by the village — athletes, coaches, families, and the subscribers who support the sport.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>Thank you for making it all possible — one article, one player, one memory at a time.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>~ Michelle Bamford @<a href="https://www.coachable247.com/">Coachable247</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->