Lone Star Classic: 16 Open Pin Hitters Who Carried Their Teams

One of the most anticipated tournaments in the club volleyball season in Texas, the Adidas Lone Star Classic kicked off earlier this month, hosting the first of its three consecutive stops simultaneously in Houston, San Antonio and Oklahoma City.   In Houston, as many as 450 teams from all over the country competed in the 12 divisions held at the George R. Brown Convention Center from Friday to Sunday, all of them looking to earn or improve their bids for the National Championship, which will be held in Indianapolis between the end of June and the start of July.   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/04/lone-star-classic-17-open-division-photos/">Lone Star Classic - 17 Open Photos</a></li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/04/lone-star-classic-16-open-division-photos/">Lone Star Classic - 16 Open Photos</a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DWuZGQeD4jD/ </div></figure>   Prep Dig Texas was in downtown Houston over the weekend, following closely as matches unfolded and paying close attention to the performances of the most talented players from the Lone Star State.   This week, we're featuring the players who delivered strong performances in the 16 Open Division. Today, we'll focus on the outside hitters:    Patel played for the TAV 16 Black Josh team that earned a bid to Nationals after finishing seventh with a campaign of five wins and three losses. A true six-rotation outside hitter, she was one of the pillars of the team, providing great stability with her well-rounded and error-free game. Patel had a big role in serve-receive, covering a large portion of the court and using her tremendous ball control to deliver accurate passes and keep the team in system. When at the net, she stood out for getting off the floor very well and demonstrating great vision and impressive variation with her swings - she'd consistently find ways around the block or tool it to score points at a good clip.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/2J4A0096.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960781" /></figure>    Griffin was part of the AJV 16 Adidas team that ranked ninth in Houston with a campaign of four wins and four losses. A six-footer, she was one of the most powerful and effective scorers in the division, carrying a huge load in her team's scoring efforts. Griffin made great use of her high contact point, benefiting from her extended offensive range to hit the ball into open spots towards the end line - she was efficient from the left, the right and the middle back positions. The pin hitter also showed a solid technical foundation to her game, handling the serves that went her way very efficiently and getting many touches when playing defense.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/2J4A0123.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960789" /></figure>    Sayman featured for the Areté 16 Navy Telos side that secured a 14th-place finish in the event after getting four wins and three losses. Her game relied on her superior technical skills and her high volleyball IQ, and she was able to keep a high level of play at all times. Despite not being very tall or potent, Sayman was very efficient offensively, consistently finding solutions to difficult plays and managing to put the ball down even when dealing with inaccurate sets or when facing big blockers. The outside hitter was also very consistent and productive with her passing and defense.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/2J4A0150.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960804" /></figure>    With Trevino at the pin, NRG VBC 16 AMPD Navy ended up in 19th place after getting six wins and two losses in Houston. An aggressive and intelligent player, she played a big role in the team's scoring efforts, using her length and vision to efficiently put balls down at the net. Trevino also made a major impact from the service line, firing aggressive floaters that generated many aces and free balls, and going on long runs when there. The pin hitter also handled her passing duties well, showing calm and confidence to make the first contact when serves went her way.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/2J4A0173.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960814" /></figure>

One of the most anticipated tournaments in the club volleyball season in Texas, the Adidas Lone Star Classic kicked off earlier this month, hosting the first of its three consecutive stops simultaneously in Houston, San Antonio and Oklahoma City.