Front Row Influence at February Fiesta

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend, Tulsa hosted the February Fiesta. Front row players dominated during playoff games. These five athletes competed with focus and intensity along the net and put up pivotal points for their teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out<a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/02/between-the-whistles-adaptability-at-febraury-fiesta/"> Between the Whistles</a> from the February Fiesta!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899721"],"_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-698a51bc9cc9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='899721' first='Avery' last='Collins'] put up great blocks at the February Fiesta, and she consistently set up well for the middle to close. She shines as a powerful blocker on a team of disciplined blockers. Her combination of timing, strength, and smart shot selection made her a key offensive presence, adding three kills off well-placed tips.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747785"],"_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-698a51bc9cd45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='747785' first='Brooke' last='Base'] made an immediate impact in a playoff match by recording three block touches in the first rally of the quarterfinal game and finishing the rally with a block kill. She continued to contribute offensively, scoring on a shoot and attacking from the right side out of serve receive. She was a consistent first option for her setter, even out of serve receive. Her ability to influence the match in every phase made her a major presence on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["752570"],"_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-698c9f7ae7d3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='804726' first='Ava' last='Gibbons'] fast arm swing and intentionality helped her team score points in pool play on Saturday. She remained attentive at the net and consistently found holes in the defense to score. Her awareness and attacking ability made her a reliable offensive option. She even capitalized on a clean overpass kill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773400"],"_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-698ca0e6d03d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='773400' first='Kinsley' last='Gilstrap'] served as the hype woman for her team while moving with precise and efficient urgency. She works hard to get her body in a great position, no matter what skill she is executing. She had a couple of strong attacks out of transition. It was her energy and discipline that set the standard for effort and focus on her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903628"],"_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-698c9f7ae7e40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903628' first='Tenley' last='Richardson'] showed strong communication at the February Fiesta tournament. In pool play, she scored with a kill over the block to the donut and a kill through the block. Her smooth transitions from passing to attacking gave her setter plenty of options. By contributing on both offense and defense, she provided steady support for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->