210 Countdown City Classic Tourney Top Performers Vol 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which players earned a Top Performer award this past weekend?&nbsp; The Countdown City Classic tourney happened this weekend in San Antonio and it brought a ton of talent that we got to see under one roof from all over Texas.&nbsp; All of the divisions had some fantastic teams who competed at a very high level and we were in person to check out the battles.&nbsp; Let's take a look at some of the players who earned one of our Top Performer awards for their individual play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903315"],"_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-695c3dafc456f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903315' first='Hudson' last='Reed'] earned Top Performer recognition at the 210 Countdown City Classic by delivering a technically sound and highly controlled performance anchoring the back row for Austin Performance 16 Adidas. From the first serve to the final whistle, her fundamentals stood out, particularly her disciplined posture as she consistently stayed low through movement and ball contact. From a coaching perspective, the angles she created with her platform in both serve-receive and defensive situations were elite, allowing her setters clean, predictable balls even under pressure. Reed showed a strong understanding of her role within each rotation, commanding the back row with confidence and clarity while directing coverage responsibilities. Her ability to read attackers and position herself early allowed her to cover hitters effectively and extend rallies that could have easily ended points. In out-of-system moments, her hustle and pursuit of the ball stood out, as she consistently turned broken plays into playable opportunities. Combined with her leadership presence and competitive effort, Reed's performance was a major reason her team played with rhythm and composure throughout the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["537904"],"_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-695c3dafc460e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='537904' first='Faith' last='Gandy'] delivered one of the most eye-opening performances at the 210 Countdown City Classic, earning Top Performer honors through her dominant play on the right side for TAV Houston. Ranked No. 62 in the Prep Dig Texas State Rankings, Gandy showcased elite athleticism, most notably her explosive vertical that allowed her to rise quickly and press well over the net as a blocker. From a technical standpoint, her ability to seal the block on the pin consistently took away cross-court options and forced opposing offenses into lower-percentage swings. Offensively, she was a constant threat, attacking with power and height that few defenses were equipped to handle from the right side. What makes her especially dangerous is how uncommon this type of production is from that position, as most teams are not built to defend a true terminator attacking from the right antenna. Her presence alone altered defensive schemes and forced opponents to commit additional resources to that side of the court. With her physical tools and growing confidence, Gandy gives TAV Houston a weapon that can change matches and positions her as a difference-maker throughout the entire club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["826838"],"_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-695c3dafc4685"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='826838' first='Veida' last='Rodriguez'] was a driving force for [program_tooltip program_id='431256' first='San' last='Antonio Lightning'] at the 210 Countdown City Classic, earning Top Performer recognition through her relentless play in the middle. At 5'11", Rodriguez paired athleticism with a nonstop motor, never taking a play off and consistently battling at the net on both sides of the ball. From a technical standpoint, her transition from defense to offense stood out, as she used quick, precise footwork to get on tempo and stay available as an attacker. She maintained an aggressive mindset on every set she was given, attacking with confidence and intent rather than playing safe. Defensively, her effort and lateral movement allowed her to close blocks effectively and apply constant pressure to opposing hitters. What separated her performance was the energy she brought to each rally, lifting her teammates and setting the competitive tone for the match. When evaluating overall impact, Rodriguez was clearly the focal point of her team's success, and how far [program_tooltip program_id='431256' first='San' last='Antonio Lightning'] advances this season may very well depend on how often the offense can ride her powerful right arm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes.&nbsp; We will have some awesome articles covering as many matches as we can from this tournament.&nbsp; If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.&nbsp; Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.&nbsp; Help us help them by simply reposting on X or Instagram or sharing on Facebook.&nbsp; Thanks for following Prep Dig Family!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->