Most Valuable Players: NorCal StockUp Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/">Join PrepDig with 30% off using code: Coachable247 to read about the MVPs at the Norcal Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The NorCal StockUp Showcase in Ripon brought out sharp, disciplined volleyball across positions, and four athletes separated themselves enough to earn Coaches MVP recognition. Streamed live on BallerTV under event director Devin Elmore, this showcase gave college programs a real look at who controls a court when it matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992715"],"_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-6a81f268eddad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992715' first='Lanuola' last='Tupou'] earned MVP at the NorCal StockUp Showcase, August 14, 2026.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lanuola plays the middle, textbook style, with her blocking abilities and length that gives her real presence along the net. She seals blocks quickly and reads the hitter's shoulder to anticipate shot placement rather than guess at it, which is why she houses so many balls at the net. Blocking is her calling card, and it shows in how often she wins that matchup outright. Her work ethic matched her tools throughout the showcase. Coaches had to pull her off the court to get her a break, and that competitiveness is exactly the kind of habit that translates to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1019550,"width":"294px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/08/image_e929de.png?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-1019550" style="width:294px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747342"],"_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-6a81f268edddf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747342' first='Reese' last='Booth'] earned MVP at the NorCal StockUp Showcase, August 14, 2026.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reese runs an offense with smooth hands and a feel for tempo that keeps hitters in rhythm. She gets everyone involved rather than favoring one option, which speaks to setter IQ beyond her class year. Her ball handling stays clean under pressure, and her communication keeps the offense organized from serve receive through transition. She hustles every point and carries the kind of energy and body language that sets the tone for her team. That blend of skill and presence is what makes a setter coaches build an offense around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1019547,"width":"356px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.4653215636822194","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/08/image_224758.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1019547" style="aspect-ratio:1.4653215636822194;width:356px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1016208"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1019548,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a81f268edd0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019063' first='Norah' last='Warnso'] earned MVP at the NorCal StockUp Showcase, August 14, 2026.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norah defends with quick feet and a disciplined platform that rarely breaks down under pressure. She reads the ball early, which gives her the extra half step defenders need to stay ahead of the attack rather than chase it. Her court vision stands out most in how she directs her hitters, calling out coverage and organizing her side before the play develops. She covers significant ground without looking rushed, and that composure under speed is what makes her fun to watch. Coaches will notice a defender who controls tempo instead of reacting to it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1019548,"width":"215px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/08/image_b5dde9.png?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-1019548" style="width:215px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014649"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1019551,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a81f268edd6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1014649' first='Kate' last='Strickland'] earned MVP at the NorCal StockUp Showcase, August 14, 2026.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate brought consistent hustle and a reliable platform every time she moved to the ball, arriving early enough to set her angles before contact. Her footwork stays smooth through transitions, which keeps her balanced from one play to the next rather than recovering late. She was never quiet on the court, and that vocal presence gave her team direction and energy throughout the match. Teammates and coaches alike pointed to her as the kind of player who elevates everyone around her. That combination of consistency and leadership made her impossible to overlook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1019551,"width":"274px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/08/image_e6ea1f.png?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-1019551" style="width:274px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Athletes</strong><br>Take time to explore the player profiles featured in this article. Read the evaluations, look at the accomplishments, and pay attention to how these athletes present themselves. 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