Dave Mohs Tournament: Notes From the Court

The Dave Mohs Tournament was hosted across several schools, including Edison, Huntington Beach, Corona del Mar, Marina, and Newport Harbor. With powerhouse committed athletes and rising prospects competing under the same roof, every court felt like a proving ground for bragging rights. I kept my notes app open and let the players reveal themselves. The goal was simple: take notes and spotlight the athletes who made me stop, watch closer, and notice their impact on the match.   These are the snapshots that stood out, the details that capture the real-time pulse of the tournament, and the players who left their mark on the court.    [player_tooltip player_id='525954' first='Melea' last='Smith'] finds ways to get it done on the outside. She swings fast and confidently, attacking multiple zones to keep defenses guessing. Smith made a statement with a huge block on a Division I commit, showing she can rise to the moment. She adds energy from the bench and on the court, fueling her teammates with communication and momentum. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     [player_tooltip player_id='492745' first='Kate' last='Jackson'] delivered a superstar performance. The USC Beach commit served with heat, forcing defenses out of system and creating scoring opportunities right away. At the net, she beat the block and bounced balls with authority, showing both power and athleticism. Jackson is built to make plays and consistently delivers. For prospects looking to sharpen their serving technique, she's the film to study. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     [player_tooltip player_id='545271' first='Ella' last='Olson'] is a physical presence on the outside, capable of scoring in any rotation. She delivers heavy, controlled contact and has the ability to take over rallies with her swings. A Texas commit for both indoor and beach, she stands as the clear headliner for Newport Harbor. What's telling is the response from opponents. Blockers and liberos seem to dig deeper for the chance to claim they stuffed or dug a future Division I Texas player. It's a reflection of the respect she commands every time she takes the court. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     [player_tooltip player_id='494341' first='Ashton' last='Nelson'], a Long Beach State commit, has shown clear improvement in her serve receive since the last time I watched her play. She stays locked in on her assignments and brings consistency to the backcourt. On the attack, she works smartly around the block to find angles and drives cross court with conviction. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     [player_tooltip player_id='826777' first='Ryan' last='Cuenca'] plays with control at the net, pressing solidly on the block and using smart angles on her attacks. She consistently focuses on owning her zone and takes pride in doing the little things that make a middle reliable. Middles rarely get the same spotlight as high-volume attackers, but Cuenca shows how critical the position is in closing blocks, creating tough reads for opponents, and converting quick opportunities into points. 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The Dave Mohs Tournament was hosted across several schools, including Edison, Huntington Beach, Corona del Mar, Marina, and Newport Harbor. With powerhouse committed athletes and rising prospects competing under the same roof, every court felt like a proving ground for bragging rights. I kept my notes app open and let the players reveal themselves. The goal was simple: take notes and spotlight the athletes who made me stop, watch closer, and notice their impact on the match.