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<p>The libero and defensive specialist roles may not always get the spotlight, but make no mistake, they are the heartbeat of the team. With responsibilities rooted in serve receive, defensive coverage, and communication, these athletes bring consistency, hustle, and intensity every time they step on the court.</p>
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<p>At the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase hosted at It's All Volleyball, the backcourt standouts from the 2026 through 2028 classes showed exactly why they're vital to team success. They read the game at a high level, covered the court with speed and precision, and made countless plays that kept rallies alive and teammates in system.</p>
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<p>Each player below earned Top Performer recognition by showcasing elite instincts, technical skill, and relentless energy. Whether it was tracking tips, locking in on serve receive, or bringing vocal leadership, these defenders made a major impact.</p>
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<p>Full evaluations may be on the way, but one thing is certain, this group of DS/Liberos proved they're ready to lead from the back line and take their game to the next level.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='717825' first='Alee' last='Bowsher'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586687' first='Mileena' last='Lapuz'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532708' first='Giovanelis' last='Ortega'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='717733' first='Olivia' last='Torres'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='783519' first='Gennese' last='Reyes'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532709' first='Kelsea' last='Baer'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748430' first='Andrea' last='Ward'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='550058' first='Ellee' last='Ford'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='721599' first='Alexis' last='Pavlovich'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584024' first='Sedona' last='Norton'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='784297' first='Alyson' last='Dominguez'] Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase</strong></p>
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The libero and defensive specialist roles may not always get the spotlight, but make no mistake, they are the heartbeat of the team. With responsibilities rooted in serve receive, defensive coverage, and communication, these athletes bring consistency, hustle, and intensity every time they step on the court.
HEIGHT
5'2"
POS
DS/L/S
CLASS
2027
State:
Nevada
School:
Arbor View
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HEIGHT
5'1"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2027
State:
California
School:
Sacred Heart Catherdral Prep
Club:
SF Elite
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HEIGHT
5'5"
POS
OH/DS/L
CLASS
2027
State:
Nevada
School:
Green Valley
Club:
Tstreet LV 16-1
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HEIGHT
5'1"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2027
State:
Nevada
School:
Green Valley Christian School
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HEIGHT
5'3"
POS
DS/L/S
CLASS
2027
State:
Nevada
School:
Amplus academy
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HEIGHT
4'11"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2027
State:
Nevada
School:
Spring Valley
Club:
Next Level Rising 16-Lehua
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HEIGHT
5'5"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2028
State:
Nevada
School:
Sierra Vista
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HEIGHT
5'5"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2028
State:
Nevada
School:
Faith Lutheran
Club:
Top Flight Volleyball Academy
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HEIGHT
5'3"
POS
DS/L/OH
CLASS
2028
State:
Nevada
School:
Shadow Ridge
Club:
dig this volleyball club
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HEIGHT
5'4"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2028
State:
Nevada
School:
Pahrump Valley
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HEIGHT
5'3"
POS
DS/L
CLASS
2028
State:
Nevada
School:
Sunrise Mountain
Club:
Tstreet 15-Sav
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