Net Gains: Front Row Players Dominating at Redlands

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no doubt that volleyball is a blast to watch, especially when front-row players are on their best game. The power and precision of a strong front row keep everyone on the edge of their seats. These show stoppers lit up the gym like New Year's fireworks at Redland Rendezvous this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't Miss #<a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/01/the-hype-crew-at-redland-rendezvous/">The Hype Crew at Redlands Rendezvous!</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["534842"],"_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-695c7cb4539c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you are looking for textbook hitting technique, look no further. [player_tooltip player_id='534842' first='Sloane' last='Rattay'] put on a clinic on Saturday at Redland Rendezvous. She swung for kills from both pins, smashing an overpass on the left and exploiting a weak left side block on the right. Her follow-through provides her power, which is not dampened by placement. As a young player, she still has a few seasons to develop her attack; that should keep every defender on their toes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["931311"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":931549,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-695c7cb453a89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='931311' first='Asia' last='Ianes'] showed off her skills at the pins on Saturday during pool play. As a hitter she had strong and smart swings, including an incredible overpass kill. Her awareness as a blocker gets her touches that allow the back row defense time to react and move to more digs. She is an all-around player with lots of potential to grow. Keep an eye on [player_tooltip player_id='931311' first='Asia' last='Ianes']!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748675"],"_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-695c7cb453b0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='748675' first='Olivia' last='Carter'] is a great player who stands out on a team of great players. She posts a huge right-side block. Not only does she track her hitters on defense, she also poses a huge threat on offense and is a strong attack option for her setter. She plowed back-to-back kills through a strong Fort Smith block in pool play on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["931039"],"_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-695c7cb453b88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='931039' first='Madeleine' last='Faust'] could have rounded out my<a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/01/the-hype-crew-at-redland-rendezvous/"> Hype Crew article</a> this week because she displayed positivity while encouraging her teammates on Saturday. But she is equally talented in the front row. She posted a few points with her targeted line swing, followed by a wisely placed roll shot. As a smaller hitter, she uses the whole court to her advantage to score. Her contagious energy and front row strategy make her a must-see player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["752604"],"_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-695c7cb453c02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='752604' first='Emersyn' last='Duffel'] is a versatile player with a strong wrist snap and great follow-through. After a joust at the net, Emersyn looked to her coach for blocking feedback. She was able to execute her coach's direction in the next rally, pressing for a roofed block. Playing taller than her height, Emersyn is a player to watch this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->