Standouts from Prolink 16 Casey’s AAU Finals Run

The team's energy, power, and relentless hustle helped them power through the bracket and take home a 2nd place finish. These athletes may not have made the headlines, but they were crucial to the team's success — and absolutely deserve the spotlight.    Abigail is a communicator by nature. She talked through every play and helped keep her team organized on the court. Her reads were sharp, her passing was clean, and her game IQ was noticeable from the sidelines. Abigail brings the intangibles every coach wants in a defensive player — composure, communication, and commitment to every ball. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast     Addison gave her team stability in the back row with a calm demeanor and quick reflexes. Her serve receive was steady, her defense was reliable, and she showed good court awareness on every play. Addison worked hard to cover her teammates and played a key support role in [program_tooltip program_id='429875' first='Prolink' last='']'s transition game. She's a team-first athlete with a high floor and even higher ceiling. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast     With strong fundamentals and an all-around game, Caroline made a difference every time she stepped on the court. Her footwork was clean, her blocks were well-timed, and her attacks were smart and strategic. She played with a quiet confidence — always focused, always ready — and added depth and consistency to the team's right-side rotation. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast     Aubrie brought lefty fire to the right side. Her ability to make smart, well-timed plays made her a key contributor in tough moments. Whether it was a line shot, a tool off the block, or a smart reset, Aubrie always found a way to keep the point alive or put it away. Her blocking was dependable, and her defense helped solidify the team's transition game. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast     Kaitlyn is all gas, no brakes. A big, athletic middle with a fast arm and relentless energy, she proved herself as a go-to weapon when her team needed a spark. Her coverage on tips and blocks from pin to pin was strong, and she showed great ball control when asked to pass. With hustle in every transition and power in every swing, Kaitlyn was a huge presence for [program_tooltip program_id='429875' first='Prolink' last='']. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast    Note to GA Athletes: If I didn't get the chance to write about you this week — I see you and I appreciate your game! I covered as many players as I could at AAU Nationals, but with limited time and so many talented athletes, I couldn't feature everyone. If you'd like to be considered for future coverage, please send me your high school season schedule and share a little bit about yourself so I can come support you and share your story. Let's keep building Georgia volleyball together! Fill out the "Cover My Game" Link in my bio @benchtobeast on IG   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you enjoyed this article, show your support by following<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benchtobeast/"> BenchtoBeast</a> for exclusive Georgia content, behind-the-scenes action, and a closer look at the volleyball community you love.</h3>   We're on a mission to spotlight talent, uplift families, and bring the volleyball community closer than ever! Huge shoutout to our amazing subscribers — you're the heartbeat of this movement. Thank you for you help growing the game, and making every moment unforgettable. The best is yet to come — let's get it!   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</h4>   Building bridges between hustle and opportunity — that's the power of this community! ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast

The team's energy, power, and relentless hustle helped them power through the bracket and take home a 2nd place finish. These athletes may not have made the headlines, but they were crucial to the team's success — and absolutely deserve the spotlight.