January Classic 16Open: DS/Liberos that Owned the Backcourt

Defense wins games! That's what they say, and there was no doubt about it when we talk about the play at the Ryse Center this past weekend. There were some defensive studs that kept their teams in play. Major digs, crazy hustle plays, and insane coverage! The list is lengthy so stay tuned to catch more dawgs in the back row.    Faith Doughtery, a DS/Libero for Fort Worth Fire 16.2, is a steady and dependable presence in the back row. She delivers a consistent pass that allows her team to stay in system and run their offense with confidence. Faith communicates well with her teammates, helping organize coverage and maintain focus throughout each rally. Her relentless hustle and willingness to pursue every ball make her a key defensive contributor for Fort Worth Fire 16.2.     Bayley Ballew, libero for UVC 16 Black, brought an aggressive and fearless presence to the back row this weekend. She is a disciplined passer who attacks her pass with confidence, giving her team a strong foundation in serve receive. Bayley plays without hesitation, never afraid to lay out for a ball and extend rallies with effort and grit. Her toughness and assertive defensive play make her a standout libero and a reliable anchor for UVC 16 Black.     [player_tooltip player_id='833960' first='Abigail' last='Lang'], a libero for NRG 16 AMPD Navy, is an absolute force in the back row. This girl is EVERYWHERE! No ball is hitting the floor around Abigail, as she plays with relentless hustle and a fearless approach to defense. She attacks every play with urgency, extending rallies and giving her team extra opportunities to score. Her energy, grit, and defensive instincts make her a true weapon in the back row and a player any team would love to have anchoring their defense.     [player_tooltip player_id='580695' first='Madi' last='Bennett'], a DS/Libero for [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'], is no stranger to the game and it shows in her composed, reliable play. She is a controlled defensive player who consistently makes the right reads and puts herself in the correct position. Madi stays disciplined by keeping her eyes on her pass, allowing her to deliver clean, controlled touches in serve receive and defense. Her experience and steady presence make her a dependable anchor in the back row for [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'].     Sawyer Dishman, libero for Dallas Arsenal 16 Gold, plays with zero hesitation and relentless confidence in the back row. She attacks every ball without second-guessing, consistently putting herself in position to make the play. Sawyer's fearless approach and high effort level set the tone defensively, and she leads her team well from the back row through both her play and communication. Her decisiveness and energy make her a strong defensive leader for Dallas Arsenal 16 Gold.     Ludka Nunez, a DS/Libero for Dallas Arsenal, brings nonstop energy and effort to the back row. She hustles everywhere on the court and never seems to get tired of going after the ball. Constantly moving and staying on her toes, Ludka is always ready to make a play when her team needs it most. Her relentless work rate and defensive mindset make her a valuable and dependable presence for Dallas Arsenal.

Defense wins games! That's what they say, and there was no doubt about it when we talk about the play at the Ryse Center this past weekend. There were some defensive studs that kept their teams in play. Major digs, crazy hustle plays, and insane coverage! The list is lengthy so stay tuned to catch more dawgs in the back row.