Right-Side Takeover: Who Owned the Pin at Big City Luau

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;<strong>digdakotas30</strong>&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The right pin is where rallies are won when systems break down. It's the position that demands timing, discipline, and a fearless mentality—often attacking against a formed block and bailing teams out in high-pressure moments. At Big City Luau, a group of athletes didn't just survive on the right side—they <em>owned</em> it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players showed why the right pin is one of the most difficult and valuable roles on the court. They closed seams with disciplined footwork, pressed over the net with intent, and delivered terminal swings when the ball wasn't perfect. Whether scoring in rhythm or cleaning up broken plays, each one proved they can be trusted when points matter most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was a takeover in every sense. The right side wasn't a safety valve—it was a weapon. And the athletes below made sure everyone in the gym felt it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["722409"],"_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-69759b9039b55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='722409' first='Peyton' last='Saxlund'] steps into the right pin and immediately changes the tempo of the match. Known as one of the top outside hitters in the region, she proves today that her game translates seamlessly to the right side. Her footwork stays clean on the reverse route, her timing remains on point, and her arm speed still delivers terminal swings against a set block. Peyton scores in rhythm and in chaos, giving her team a true bailout option when the system breaks down. That level of versatility is rare—and invaluable. College coaches looking for a pin who can solve problems in multiple rotations need [player_tooltip player_id='722409' first='Peyton' last='Saxlund'] on their list. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["565640"],"_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-69759b9039bbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexis Halverson puts on a clinic in adaptability. She moves between roles without losing tempo, maintaining balance, control, and attacking intent regardless of where she lines up. Her approach mechanics stay consistent, allowing her to stay on time and attack with confidence against a formed block. What stands out is her ability to keep the offense alive—she scores in rhythm, resets broken plays, and never fades from a rally. Alexis plays like a system stabilizer, the kind of pin who gives setters options and keeps defenses honest. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741264"],"_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-69759b9039c03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='741264' first='Jorgia' last='Van De Berg'] brought a physical edge to the right pin, and as a lefty, she created matchup problems from the moment she stepped into the front row. Her approach is disciplined, her takeoff explosive, and her contact point consistently high. Attacking on reverse tempo sets, she delivers with power and intent, challenging a formed block rather than working around it. Jorgia stays aggressive in transition, re-presenting on broken plays and forcing defenses to stay honest. She's not just occupying the right side—she's weaponizing it, and her left-handed attack makes her a nightmare to scheme against. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724924"],"_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-69759b9039c46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='724924' first='Anna' last='Strand'] puts on a masterclass from the right pin today. Her approach is efficient, explosive, and perfectly timed, allowing her to arrive on balance and contact at peak height on every swing. She terminates against a formed block, tools high hands when the seam closes, and finishes clean through the angle when defenders shift. In one stretch, she strings together back-to-back kills on reverse tempo, then follows with a stuff block to flip momentum. What separates Anna is her reliability—every swing carries purpose, every rotation feels secure. As the top right-side in the state, she sets the standard for the position, and today only reinforces why. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["760391"],"_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-69759b9039c89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='760391' first='Harper' last='Werdel'] makes her impact felt in the moments that matter most. Today, she steps into the right pin and delivers with sharp, decisive swings—built on clean footwork and confident timing. She scores in rhythm, then follows with a high-hands finish on a bailout set to keep a rally alive. Harper stays on tempo, elevates with control, and isn't afraid to take the big swing when momentum is up for grabs. Defenses feel her presence every time she's in the front row. She's emerging as a right pin who can close rallies, steady an offense, and change the flow of a match. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>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. 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