Building from the Back Row

As Regionals approach, back row discipline becomes a priority. Teams are focused on tightening serve receive, defensive positioning, and decision-making to build a steady foundation that leads to big points. These defenders and setters are helping create that consistency with serve, receive, and defense.    [player_tooltip player_id='752794' first='Prielle' last='Larison'] is a libero who moves well to the perimeter and communicates with purpose. She reads the game and stays on her feet, only going to the floor when necessary. When she does, she makes strong saves and recovers quickly. She covers tight to her hitters, giving them the confidence to swing     Averi Miller is a DS on a team of disciplined defenders. She works well with the libero to anchor the defense. At MEQ in St. Louis, she earned points from the service line and contributed to offensive flow with solid digs from left back. She also steps in when needed to deliver a controlled second ball to her outside hitters.     Olivia Shenahan moves with focus and covers with intention. On defense, she does a good job of seeing the hitter around the block and reading the play. She is willing to lay out for the ball and makes plays that extend rallies.     Khloe Rogers runs the back row rotations in a 5-1 and creates opportunities for her hitters. At MEQ in St. Louis, she spread the offense with shoots, quicks, and fast-tempo pin sets, collecting assists across multiple options. In one set, she targeted the outside hitter in serve receive and earned three aces.     [player_tooltip player_id='759873' first='Paige' last='Caddell'] is a steady DS who makes an impact from the service line and in serve receive. She put together a strong service run with three aces and consistently delivers accurate passes. She is always moving, reading, and staying in position.

As Regionals approach, back row discipline becomes a priority. Teams are focused on tightening serve receive, defensive positioning, and decision-making to build a steady foundation that leads to big points. These defenders and setters are helping create that consistency with serve, receive, and defense.