Tour of Texas Stop 1 Top Performers Vol 8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who stood out at the Tour of Texas this weekend?  The Lone Star State and six other states battled it out early in the club season and put their lineups to the test.  Almost every one of these teams in the invitational divisions will most certainly earn a coveted bid to USA Volleyball Junior Nationals later on this summer.  Let's take a look at who earned our Top Performer award for this tourney?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482103"],"_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-697417b90815e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sara once again proved why she is ranked No. 9 overall in the Class of 2028 by Prep Dig Texas, delivering an elite performance at the Tour of Texas Austin Stop. She put on a serve-receive passing clinic against top-tier competition, consistently giving her setters clean looks to run a full, balanced offense. In crunch time of tight matches, when her team needed a perfect pass the most, Gonzalez answered with confidence and composure. Her ability to dig hard-driven attacks is exceptional, as she reads hitters early and positions herself perfectly to control the ball. That defensive reliability allows her teammates to play freely, trusting that the back row is fully locked in behind them. Miss Gonzalez leads the floor with intelligence and calm, rarely looking rattled regardless of the moment or opponent. Her steady presence is a major reason Alamo's chemistry remains so strong, as she organizes the back row and communicates at a high level. A true floor general in every sense, she is the type of libero every coach wants anchoring their defense.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='895934' first='Brooklyn' last='Boledovich']","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grapevine Faith Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"MadFrog","_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-697417b908225"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn was a difference-maker at the Tour of Texas Austin Stop, using her 6-foot-1 frame to anchor the net for her MadFrog squad against some of the top offensive teams in the field. She consistently closed the block with quick, precise footwork, getting to the pins on time and taking away clean scoring lanes for opposing attackers. Her long reach and disciplined hand positioning forced hitters to funnel their attacks around her block, setting up her back-row defenders to dig balls in system. That ability to control space at the net is exactly what coaches want from a middle, as she served as a true first line of defense throughout the tournament. Offensively, Miss Boledovich was just as impressive, showing great timing as she got to the net early and stayed available for fast-tempo quick sets. Her connection with the setter allowed her to be a consistent threat in transition and kept opposing middles honest. She plays with composure and purpose, understanding her role and executing it at a high level. With this type of performance against elite competition, she firmly put herself on the radar for inclusion in the upcoming Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.</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":"Tinley Brubaker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"McKinney North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Dallas Skyline","_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-697417b9082b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miss Brubaker put together an impressive all-around performance for Dallas Skyline 15 David at the Tour of Texas Austin Stop, showing maturity and poise well beyond her years. Competing in all six rotations, she consistently impacted the match on both offense and defense, helping guide her squad to a strong third-place finish in a loaded field. Offensively, this young phenom was a reliable scoring option on the pin, using smart shot selection and confident swings to keep pressure on opposing defenses. She played with great balance at the net, staying controlled while still attacking with intent when opportunities presented themselves. In serve receive, her ball control stood out, allowing Skyline to stay in system and run a steady offense throughout the tournament. Defensively, she covered a ton of ground in the back row, digging hard-driven balls and extending rallies with effort and anticipation. Her ability to read the game and react quickly made her a stabilizing presence in long rallies. Brubaker also showed natural leadership qualities, staying composed and engaged in key moments as matches tightened up. With this level of consistency and competitive edge, she is making a strong case to be included among the Prep Dig Texas State Ranked athletes in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->