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Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead

Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Brandon Joseph
Brandon Joseph January 7, 2026 @ 10:25 AM
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Abby Dahunsi
Abby Dahunsi 5'10" | MB/RS | 2029
IL
Natalie Zepeda
Natalie Zepeda 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
IL
Dina DiSanto
Dina DiSanto 5'10" | OH | 2029
IL
Sara Gilio
Sara Gilio 5'11" | OH/RS | 2028
IL
Amelia Marciniak
Amelia Marciniak 5'7" | OH/DS/L | 2028
IL
LEILA TAYLOR
LEILA TAYLOR 5'10" | MB | 2027
IL
Dylan Carter
Dylan Carter 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Any time you step into a gym, field, arena, whatever the sport, there are always players who catch your eye. In volleyball, it can be their demeanor, skill, specialty that adds to the team, physical attributes, you name it. These players i have seen a number of times and they possess skill sets that help their teams. Take a look at these ballers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["768821"],"_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-695ea6d6c9d6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Sarah play a few times and she's got game! She can beat you with line shots, tool the block with push off the hands, or beat you with power. She has a great swing and is smart. She just finished her sophomore year at OHS and has played varsity since freshman year. She will have a great club season, and is one to keep your eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781158"],"_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-6925cbe7a3acf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dina is a freshman 2029 who played on Benet Academy's varsity squad. Benet placed 2nd in state telling you their talent and the talent she has! A dynamic OH who has fantastic power and a great competitive nature which I like to see. She has a great vertical and a powerful swing. Has a good all around game as well. Type of player you want fighting for you on the court and a tough player to defend. Dina is a name you will want to know and a player to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740886"],"_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-6925cbe7a3b9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amelia can do everything on the court. She is a hard hitting OH who is also a fantastic passer as an all around. She also plays Libero for her club team. She can do it all. Smart player who is very skilled and very talented. S he is a player who also plays sand volleyball at a high level as well, Top Ranked in IL! Those all around skills show out anywhere she is on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["629993"],"_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-695d788b77c8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Put her anywhere on your front line and let her work! Skilled athletic player who also works probably harder than anyone on the court. Explosive and a quick jumper who will get you kills, while also making the hustle play and touches at the net. Just someone who has really impressed me when watching her play. If you are a coach at the next level, take a look at this 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881725"],"_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-6931a55b9fea0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abby has a really nice swing! She snaps that wrist and hits the ball down for kills. She is a 2029 who played JV this school season and is gearing up for club. She moves well at the the MB position and can play some RS as well. Long arms, gets touches at the net and blocks. She looks ready to have a great club season and to be a big force at the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Angelina Holmes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oswego High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6931a55b9ff02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angelina I saw playing JV this past year. She has a hammer swing for an arm. When the timing is on the money the ball is coming at you hard. Can add smart tips in there as well with her length. Long arms can make plays at the net both offensively and defensively. Has soft hands and arms when it comes to setting an out of system ball or making a pass as well. Fearless, competitive, and is always ready to go when she's on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["546354"],"_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-695bc3e0d777c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan is a DS/L who does a great job with serve receive and is always ready to sniff out the tips or deflections off the block. Has a great court awareness and makes great passes with her platform or hands. She never seems phazed or frazzled. Type of player you want patrolling that back row. And is never afraid to lay out for a ball or make a big dig. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["850297"],"_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-695bf140a9218"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natalie does a great job in the back row. She has quick hands, quick reflexes, and reacts quickly to the ball. She has a nice serve as well that sneaks right along the top of the net quickly. She has really good fight in her and a competitive edge about her on the court. She is ready to go to battle and be a spark plug for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are some players I have seen in person, more than once, and impress every single time. Whether it be their grind and hustle, hitting, passing, serving, presence on the court, it's always fun to watch. I'm looking forward to watching so much talent in the upcoming months. See you all at some tournaments. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Any time you step into a gym, field, arena, whatever the sport, there are always players who catch your eye. In volleyball, it can be their demeanor, skill, specialty that adds to the team, physical attributes, you name it. These players i have seen a number of times and they possess skill sets that help their teams. Take a look at these ballers!

Sara Gilio

Sara Gilio

IL
OH/RS
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2028
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Sara
Gilio OH/RS
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Oswego (H.S.)
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Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
I’ve seen Sarah play a few times and she’s got game! She can beat you with line shots,...
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Sara Gilio

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State: Illinois
School: Oswego (H.S.)
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Dina DiSanto

Dina DiSanto

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2029
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Dina
DiSanto OH
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Benet Academy
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IL
Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Dina is a freshman 2029 who played on Benet Academy’s varsity squad. Benet placed 2nd in state telling...
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Dina DiSanto

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Amelia Marciniak

Amelia Marciniak

IL
OH/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS OH/DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Amelia
Marciniak OH/DS/L
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Yorkville Highschool
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IL
Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Amelia can do everything on the court. She is a hard hitting OH who is also a fantastic...
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Amelia Marciniak

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Yorkville Highschool
Club: Digtown Volleyball
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LEILA TAYLOR

LEILA TAYLOR

IL
MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2027
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LEILA
TAYLOR MB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)
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IL
Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Put her anywhere on your front line and let her work! Skilled athletic player who also works probably...
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LEILA TAYLOR

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State: Illinois
School: Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)
Club: Adversity VBC
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Abby Dahunsi

Abby Dahunsi

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2029
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Abby
Dahunsi MB/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Oswego East
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IL
Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Abby has a really nice swing! She snaps that wrist and hits the ball down for kills. She...
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Abby Dahunsi

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State: Illinois
School: Oswego East
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Angelina Holmes

Angelina Holmes

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2028

Angelina Holmes

School: Oswego High School
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Dylan Carter

Dylan Carter

POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Carter
Class
2028
IL
Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Dylan is a DS/L who does a great job with serve receive and is always ready to sniff...
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Dylan Carter

State: Illinois
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Natalie Zepeda

Natalie Zepeda

IL
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Natalie
Zepeda DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Yorkville (H.S.)
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Ballers With A Big Club Season Ahead
Natalie does a great job in the back row. She has quick hands, quick reflexes, and reacts quickly...
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Natalie Zepeda

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