Six Players Coaches Need on Their Radar Before the School Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Six rising stars in Nevada gave Prep Dig Nevada the inside scoop on their experience at the 2026 Triple Crown West Coast Invitational earlier this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From memorable plays and key moments to the motivation that pushed them through tough matches, these athletes shared what fueled their success throughout the tournament. They also discussed the areas of their game they're focused on improving as they prepare for Nationals and the upcoming high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Get to know each player that college coaches should have on their recruiting radar.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["995172"],"_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-6a32fd5c91267"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma (TStreet Las Vegas 14-1) finished her season on a strong note, helping her team battle through one of the most exciting matches of the weekend. Her favorite match came during Triple Crown against Athena, a three-set showdown filled with momentum swings, long rallies, and relentless effort from both sides. After splitting the first two sets, the teams traded points throughout a thrilling third set before TStreet emerged victorious. Emma stated, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am very proud of myself, as well as my teammates, for our grit and tenacity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">That same mindset fueled her throughout the tournament, as she remained motivated by the people she was competing for—her coaches, teammates, family, and herself. Even when matches became difficult, she focused on giving maximum effort and finishing the season knowing she had played to her full potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Looking ahead, Emma is focused on continuing to elevate her serve receive and defensive game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["994578"],"_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-6a32fd5c912cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aja (Tstreet Sierra Nevada 15-Sydney) closed out her season with memorable performances against Ka Ulukoa 15 James, a team that helped create some of the most competitive matches of the weekend. Returning from injury, Katenay's first matchup against the club marked just her second match back on the court, making the experience even more meaningful. By the rematch the following day, she felt fully back to form and delivered the type of performance she had been hoping for all tournament. Aja stated, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I got to end my season with such a great team and I'm so grateful for that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When matches became difficult, Katenay leaned on the importance of competing for something bigger than herself. Inspired by advice from her grandfather, she reminded herself to look to her teammates and keep fighting alongside them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Looking ahead to next season, Katenay is focused on becoming more consistent in the back row while improving her overall speed and quickness. With her resilience, team-first mentality, and determination to improve, she has positioned herself well for continued success moving forward.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785002"],"_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-6a32fd5c91317"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='785002' first='Kenzie' last='Henry'] (Tstreet Las Vegas 15s) showcased resilience and a team-first mindset throughout the weekend, even when things weren't always going her way individually. Her favorite match came on the opening day against DaKine U15 National, a contest where she felt her team played connected volleyball from start to finish. The group worked together, supported one another, and competed with great energy throughout the match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although she felt the tournament wasn't her strongest personal performance, Henry remained focused on finding ways to help her team succeed. Kenzie stated,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Instead of getting discouraged, I worked hard to contribute wherever I could and support my teammates throughout each game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">That positive approach allowed her to continue competing with confidence and purpose. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Looking ahead, Henry is focused on improving her ball placement and ability to find open areas of the court to create more scoring opportunities. She also plans to develop a more consistent yet aggressive serve, helping her put pressure on opponents while minimizing errors. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["994547"],"_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-6a32fd5c9135b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenzie Schaubmayer (Tstreet Sierra Nevada 15-Jackson) closed out her season with her favorite match of the tournament coming against 915 15 Hill, the team's second match on the opening day. The contest stood out as one of the most memorable moments of the weekend. The match stood out not only because of the level of competition, but also because it represented one of the final opportunities to compete alongside her teammates and coach Kaitlyn. When matches became challenging, Schaubmayer drew motivation from the relationships built throughout the season and the significance of the moment. Kenzie stated, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was our last tournament with each other and our last tournament with our coach Kaitlyn. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As she turns her attention toward next season, Schaubmayer is working on improving her ability to contact the top of the ball and expanding her offensive shot selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["782268"],"_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-6a330310b4f60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='782268' first='Sam' last='Steward'] (Tstreet Sierra Nevada 15-1s) enjoyed one of her favorite moments of the weekend during a match against Club V, a contest fueled by high energy and strong support from the Tstreet community. Steward appreciated seeing players from other Tstreet teams come watch and cheer them on, creating an atmosphere that made the match even more memorable. When competition became difficult, she stayed motivated by remembering that it was the final tournament her team would play together. Steward stated,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I used the fact that it was our last tournament together as a team to motivate me to keep competing as best as I could.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Looking ahead, she is focused on improving two key areas of her game: defense and set location. As she continues to refine her ability to control the offense while contributing more defensively, Steward is positioning herself for continued growth heading into next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846219"],"_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-6a330310b5011"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='846219' first='Brooklyn' last='Kirk'] (Tstreet Sierra Nevada 15-Jackson) highlighted her team's opening match on the final day against Zona as her favorite experience of the weekend. Although the match ended in a loss, Kirk appreciated the way her team competed together and pushed a strong opponent to three sets. The contest showcased the group's chemistry, resilience, and willingness to battle for every point. When matches became challenging, Kirk relied on a simple but effective mindset, stating,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I would remember why I am playing—to have fun and show my best efforts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She also emphasized that giving up is never an option, regardless of the score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Looking ahead to next season, Kirk is focused on becoming a more complete player by improving her defense in both the front and back row while developing a stronger offensive presence at the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thank you for supporting Prep Dig Nevada. 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