Sunshine Classic Showcase Session 1 Top Performers Vol 2

Held in conjunction with the prestigious USA Volleyball Sunshine Classic National Qualifier in Orlando, Florida, our Sunshine Classic Showcase brought together 220 athletes across two high energy sessions on Thursday, February 26. With the help of our outstanding scouts and court coaches, the event provided a competitive and college focused training environment for talented players from Florida and across the country. Several athletes separated themselves throughout the day and earned Top Performer honors. Let's meet some of the young standouts who made a strong impression.    [player_tooltip player_id='752719' first='Juliana' last='Birchbauer'] is a member of the 2027 grad class and stands five foot eleven as an outside hitter at Riverview High School while competing for GSI Volleyball Club. Jules was astounding at the net during live play, making a major impact as both an attacker and a blocker. She demonstrated the ability to score with multiple shots against a variety of blockers, showing that she is not limited to one offensive look. Her arm swing is strong and extremely quick on the downswing, and when she contacts the ball it seems to disappear in a hurry. That kind of speed through contact makes her very difficult to defend. Beyond the physical tools, her movement patterns on the court stand out. She transitions efficiently, carries herself with confidence, and plays with the type of body control that translates to higher levels of competition. Watching her compete makes it clear that she is a recruit worth tracking closely. She possesses the foundation, athletic ability, and skill set to develop into a next level player, and we firmly believe her ceiling is still rising. With proper cultivation, she has the potential to become a true playmaker for a college program. Please join us in congratulating Juliana on earning a Top Performer Award at the Sunshine Classic Showcase.     [player_tooltip player_id='782749' first='Alessandra' last='Harris'] is a six foot one middle blocker in the 2029 grad class who plays at West Orange High School and competes for 407 Volleyball Club. Our scouts and court coaches were in full agreement that she is a true shutdown presence at the net. Her length and ability to press over the net allow her to take away valuable space from opposing hitters and force uncomfortable swings. She consistently won battles both in coordinated double blocks and on solo attempts, showing excellent timing and confidence in her reads. What stood out was how intentionally she read the line of approach from attackers and cut off the cross court angle with purpose. She does not just jump and hope. She positions her hands strategically and uses the full extension of her arms to assert control. Very few hitters found clean looks against her during the scrimmage sessions. Offensively, she showed strong mechanics running the quick attack. She drives her feet hard into the floor to create forward momentum and meets the ball at a high contact point. The combination of size, speed, and developing skill makes her a prospect who should attract significant attention from college programs in the coming years. Please join us in congratulating Alessandra on earning a Top Performer Award at the Sunshine Classic Showcase.     [player_tooltip player_id='777685' first='Viera' last='Walker'] is a 5'8” setter in the 2029 grad class who plays at Perkins High School and competes for Black Swamp Volleyball Club. What immediately stood out was her poise during both position training and live scrimmage play. She never appeared rushed and consistently operated with calm control of the offense. Her posture at contact drew the attention of our entire staff because of how fundamentally sound it was. She maintains balance, alignment, and strong core control through release. The way she extends through the ball is impressive. When she releases to the pins, she fully finishes her arms, almost appearing to glide through the air as she pushes the ball to its target. Her footwork allows her to get stopped before contact, which significantly increases her consistency and accuracy. She delivers the ball with precision, almost like a sniper placing it exactly where it needs to be. For a young setter, her total body control is advanced. She shows an understanding of tempo and location that many players her age are still developing. Beyond setting, she demonstrated the ability to be offensive when needed and attack effectively, adding another layer to her game. Her leadership presence was evident throughout the session as she communicated confidently and directed teammates with clarity. Viera's complete skill set and command of the position earned her Top Performer honors. Please join us in congratulating her on a tremendous showing at the Sunshine Classic Showcase.    Stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes. If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>. Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends. Help us help them by simply reposting on X, Instagram or sharing on Facebook. Thanks for following Prep Dig Family!

Held in conjunction with the prestigious USA Volleyball Sunshine Classic National Qualifier in Orlando, Florida, our Sunshine Classic Showcase brought together 220 athletes across two high energy sessions on Thursday, February 26. With the help of our outstanding scouts and court coaches, the event provided a competitive and college focused training environment for talented players from Florida and across the country. Several athletes separated themselves throughout the day and earned Top Performer honors. Let's meet some of the young standouts who made a strong impression.