Players to Watch in the 15 Oʻahu Division at Big City Luau

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: digdakotas30 in the coupon code area   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a>   The 15 Oʻahu Division at Big City Luau is loaded with competitors who are building real momentum in their game. These athletes are not finished products—but they are far from beginners. This is a division where skill meets ambition, where players are learning to play with pace, intention, and confidence. You'll see clean approach patterns, improving platform control, and athletes who are beginning to understand how to impact rallies on both sides of the ball.   What makes this group exciting is how they apply their tools. They read the game faster, adjust in real time, and bring purpose to every touch. Serve-receive is becoming sharper. Transitions are quicker. Attacks are more intentional. These players are stepping into a higher level of play and embracing it—and that's where separation begins.    Emma Thompson brings confidence and control to the pin. Her approach is clean and repeatable, keeping her on time in both system and transition. She attacks with purpose—mixing pace and placement rather than forcing swings—and shows growing awareness of the block. Emma stays engaged across rotations, contributing in serve-receive and defense while remaining a scoring option. She plays like an outside who understands how to impact points, not just finish them. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='901659' first='Payton' last='Hill'] anchors the backcourt with discipline. Her platform stays quiet, her angles are precise, and her first contact consistently keeps the offense in rhythm. She reads hitters early and takes efficient routes, turning pace into playable balls. Payton brings calm to pressure rotations, allowing her team to stay aggressive. She plays defense with intention—every touch has purpose. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='923117' first='Elsa' last='Schroeder'] thrives in fast rallies. She closes space quickly, tracks attackers well, and refuses to let points end easily. Her movement is sharp, allowing her to arrive balanced even on hard-driven swings. Elsa's energy lifts the floor, and her communication keeps the backcourt connected. She plays like a defender who changes momentum through effort and belief. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Ashlyn Reinartz brings versatility that expands offensive options. As a setter, she moves efficiently to second contact and delivers with consistency, keeping hitters in rhythm. When attacking from the right side, she stays aggressive, presenting as a true scoring threat. Her footwork allows her to transition seamlessly between roles without disrupting tempo. Ashlyn plays with clarity and confidence—every touch moves the system forward. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Brynnlee Kazeck brings range and reliability to the backcourt. Her serve-receive is composed, and her defensive reads allow her to anticipate rather than react. She takes smart angles and extends rallies others can't reach. Brynnlee plays with quiet confidence, giving her team stability in key rotations. She's a defender who makes everyone around her better. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Annalise Hoeck controls space at the net with timing and discipline. Her footwork along the net is efficient, allowing her to close seams early and stay square in the block. Offensively, she runs her routes in rhythm and finishes with intent. Annalise stays engaged in every rally—block, release, re-present. She plays the middle with presence and purpose. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Remington Reilly brings physicality and pace to the center of the floor. She moves well laterally, arriving balanced in the block and taking away angle. In attack, she stays on time and finishes above the tape, especially in transition. Remington's ability to impact both sides of the ball keeps pressure on opponents. She plays like a middle who continues to expand her influence on every rally. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. Every player deserves a shot, and I'm honored to help tell their stories.</h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Please help us continue to grow this positive platform for players by spreading the word and encouraging your friends to subscribe at <a href="https://prepdig.com/">PrepDig.com.</a> With your support, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences!</h2>   This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.   Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Theresa Hickman   Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas

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The 15 Oʻahu Division at Big City Luau is loaded with competitors who are building real momentum in their game. These athletes are not finished products—but they are far from beginners. This is a division where skill meets ambition, where players are learning to play with pace, intention, and confidence. You'll see clean approach patterns, improving platform control, and athletes who are beginning to understand how to impact rallies on both sides of the ball.

What makes this group exciting is how they apply their tools. They read the game faster, adjust in real time, and bring purpose to every touch. Serve-receive is becoming sharper. Transitions are quicker. Attacks are more intentional. These players are stepping into a higher level of play and embracing it—and that's where separation begins.

Emma Thompson

POS OH

CLASS 2029

Emma Thompson

School: AV

Club: Apple Valley

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Payton Hill

HEIGHT 5'5"

POS DS/L

CLASS 2028

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Payton Hill

State: Minnesota

Payton Hill Payton Hill 5'5" | DS/L MN anchors the backcourt with discipline. Her platform stays quiet, her angles are precise, and her first contact consistently keeps the offense in rhythm. She reads hitters early and takes efficient routes, turning pace into playable balls. Payton brings calm to pressure rotations, allowing her team to stay aggressive. She plays defense with intention—every touch has purpose. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Elsa Schroeder

DS/L/RS

HEIGHT 5'4"

POS DS/L/RS

CLASS 2029

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Elsa Schroeder

State: North Dakota

School: Fargo North

Club: Freeze Volleyball Club ND

Players to Watch in the 15 Oʻahu Division at Big City Luau Players to Watch in the 15 Oʻahu Division at Big City Luau thrives in fast rallies. She closes space quickly, tracks attackers well, and refuses to let points end easily. Her movement is sharp, allowing her to arrive balanced even on hard-driven swings. Elsa's energy lifts the floor,…