Playmakers: Big Influencers at the SoCal Exposure Tour

The talent in SoCal was off the charts. We had players playing multiple positions, others making impressive saves, and many showcasing a combination of skill and leadership combined. The following are some of the best playmakers on the day. They showcased not only impeccable skills, but leadership, hustle, and heart.   Remember to follow me on Instagram @Prepdigamy and Facebook @PrepDig Amy for up to date event coverage, stories, and more.    Gonzalez is a middle blocker with outstanding versatility, showcasing that she can attack successfully from anywhere on the court. Gonzalez was not only a force to be reckoned with in the middle but also showed remarkable power and consistency on the pin and out of the backrow. On the defensive end, she ruled the court during the dig and pursue drills, playing with immense hustle and intensity. She was laying out for balls and routinely coming up with impressive one handed digs. She is the trio of athleticism, versatility, and competitiveness that made her a standout at the SoCal Exposure Tour.     You need your defenders to be quick and have even quicker reactions. Morgan is definitely that. She is a libero/defensive specialist that showcased exceptional speed and relentless effort, routinely making outstanding saves and never hesitating to sacrifice her body to keep the ball in play. She read the opposing teams' setters and hitters well, reacted swiftly, and maintained solid, consistent serve receive on the day. Her fearlessness, game IQ, and court awareness make her a prized defender any coach would want.     Broadway is an outside hitter that is a proven 6 rotation stud as she contributes significantly on each and every play. Broadwater routinely delivered big, powerful swings from the pins, consistently frazzling the defenses. Her defense and hustle were also solid. She kept rallies alive and took up a lot of court in the backrow with her quickness and fluid movements. Her versatility and well-rounded skill set make a highly impactful player on both offense and defense.     I love lefties so naturally this lefty caught my eye. Jones is a remarkable right side hitter that has a quick, powerful swing that created tough angles for blockers and defenders. She also moved fluidly at the net and transitioned quickly and effectively in order be a highly effective hitting option every time. She also has an impressive reach that allowed her to get to out of system balls and ill placed sets with ease. She is one of those players that not only plays at high level, but she raises the level of play of those around her as well.     Celestine was an outside pin that paired her athleticism with leadership. She showcased not only a solid vertical, but a quick arm swing and fluid movements. She was also solid in digging and serve receive, delivering consistent balls to target and making some big saves in the backcourt. In addition, she was constantly communicating with her teammates and was a consistent voice and leader on the court. Her skills and leadership make her the complete package on any team.

The talent in SoCal was off the charts. We had players playing multiple positions, others making impressive saves, and many showcasing a combination of skill and leadership combined. The following are some of the best playmakers on the day. They showcased not only impeccable skills, but leadership, hustle, and heart.