Triple Crown Impact Players You Will Want To Watch

<figure class="wp-block-image is-resized"><a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_b1c269.png" alt="" class="wp-image-943383" style="width:231px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   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>   Uncommitted and beyond talented.   I've had the opportunity to watch these athletes multiple times throughout this past club season. I've circled back, studied film, and tracked their progression — and the growth has been undeniable. They haven't just improved. They're dominating.   The pace is faster. The decision-making is sharper. The physicality is stronger. These are players who have elevated their game and are stepping into bigger moments with confidence.   So who are the athletes you'll want to make time to watch this weekend at Triple Crown?   Let's take a closer look.   *At the time of the article, these players weren't committed.*    [player_tooltip player_id='435149' first='Reagan' last='Crabtree'] separates herself with her dual impact — she runs an offense with precision while defending like a back-row specialist. Crabtree delivers consistent tempo and location, squaring to target even off imperfect first contact. She distributes with balance, utilizing her middles early before stretching the floor to both pins. What makes her elite is her defensive range. She reads hitters well, stays low through contact, and converts tough digs into playable transition balls without disrupting offensive rhythm.   Her ability to defend and then immediately reset tempo keeps her team in system during chaotic sequences. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='435149' first='Reagan' last='Crabtree'] to control pace while extending rallies that most setters wouldn't reach. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='529468' first='Brooklyn' last='Wake'] is a true middle who understands spacing and timing. Her slide attack is advanced — she times her footwork precisely, stays balanced off one foot, and finishes with high contact to the deep corner. Wake forces blockers to respect both in-front tempo and backside movement, creating hesitation across the net.   Defensively, she closes blocks with discipline rather than drifting and presses over the tape to eliminate sharp angles. Her lateral quickness allows her to recover quickly in transition. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='529468' first='Brooklyn' last='Wake']'s slide to be a primary scoring weapon that forces opposing middles to adjust their base positioning. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='762172' first='Braelynn' last='Hodgman'] runs an offense with precision and intent. Her hands are clean, her release is quick, and her footwork allows her to square to target consistently, even when first contact pulls her off the net. Hodgman delivers consistent ball location that allows full-arm swings from her pins and quick tempo in the middle, keeping blockers from settling into predictable patterns.   What separates Hodgman is her tempo management and decision-making under pressure. She reads block positioning in real time, distributes with balance, and isn't afraid to quicken the pace when momentum needs a spark. Hodgman maintains composure in extended rallies and reestablishes rhythm in out-of-system plays rather than defaulting to safe resets. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='762172' first='Braelynn' last='Hodgman'] to control flow, create one-on-one opportunities for her hitters, and elevate the efficiency of her offense. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='875520' first='Karlin' last='Burton'] plays the game like a true general. She dictates tempo, organizes spacing, and communicates constantly. Burton's volleyball IQ stands out — she processes defensive schemes in real time and adjusts offensive decisions accordingly.   She maintains composure in pressure rotations and elevates her teammates through clarity and confidence. Whether distributing, defending, or resetting rhythm, Burton never looks rushed. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='875520' first='Karlin' last='Burton'] to take ownership of late-set situations and manage the match on her terms. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='741118' first='Caya' last='Nelson'] anchors the net with physical block presence and disciplined hand positioning. She seals seams effectively, presses over rather than floating, and forces opposing pins to alter their swing trajectory. Her block timing improves throughout matches as she reads setter tendencies.   Offensively, Nelson stays available in transition and finishes quick tempo attacks with power. She understands when to attack the seam and when to challenge high hands. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='741118' first='Caya' last='Nelson'] to control the center of the net and disrupt opposing offensive flow. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='839933' first='Auden' last='Hummel'] brings explosive transition speed and range from the pin. Her approach mechanics are repeatable and powerful, allowing her to maintain high contact even when sets drift off the net. Hummel attacks seams aggressively and doesn't shy away from challenging formed blocks.   She balances offensive aggression with defensive discipline, maintaining serve receive stability when targeted. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='839933' first='Auden' last='Hummel'] to deliver high-volume swings and remain a primary scoring option in pressure rotations. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='909075' first='Rhianna' last='Wallace'] changes the energy of the court with her vertical and arm speed. Her explosive jump allows her to attack above the tape and finish cleanly through contact. Wallace's quick tempo attacks are difficult to contain, and her arm swing generates true velocity.   At the net, she brings intimidation and timing, closing blocks with strength and range. Wallace doesn't fade late — she elevates. At Triple Crown, expect [player_tooltip player_id='909075' first='Rhianna' last='Wallace'] to be a momentum-shifting presence in both transition scoring and block production. ~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. 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