Myla Shippy and Savannah Christian Keep Rolling

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">46 Wins and Back in the Final Four</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Savannah Christian is back in the state semifinals for the first time since 2016 after sweeping Holy Innocents on Saturday. The Raiders had to work through a 29-27 opening set before settling into the match and closing out the next two, 25-19 and 25-18. They have yet to drop a set during this state tournament run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Savannah Christian prepares for Lovett, several players continue to show traits that translate beyond the result. This group is playing with confidence, but the recruiting value is in the details — decision-making, first-contact stability, net presence and the ability to stay composed when points tighten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["845256"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adea67372ca0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myla brings size, physicality and a confident attacking presence to the outside. She creates a strong contact point and shows the ability to stay aggressive when the block is formed in front of her. Her work late in the tight opening set against Holy Innocents was especially important, and she continues to give Savannah Christian a dependable scoring option from the left pin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out is her composure. Shippy doesn't have to force every ball to remain effective, and her ability to stay available through transition gives the offense a consistent outlet. She shows good competitive confidence and continues to develop the shot range needed to handle increasingly organized blocks. That combination of physical upside and steadiness gives her a strong recruiting profile at the pin.<strong><em> ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast_prepdigga</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912861"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adea67372d06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carinne demonstrates good control of the offense and continues to play with confidence at setter. She delivers a hittable ball, keeps her attackers involved and shows awareness of where Savannah Christian has an advantage. Her connection with Shippy was productive again in the quarterfinal, and Cason's ability to serve aggressively gives her another way to influence a match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her value goes beyond the second contact. Cason shows the calm presence you want from a setter when rallies become less predictable. She stays engaged defensively, communicates well within the offense and does not appear rushed when the pass pulls her away from the ideal setting window. Her continued growth in disguise and tempo management can make an already steady setter increasingly difficult for opposing blocks to read.<strong><em> ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast_prepdigga</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["830131"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adea67372d5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery provides Savannah Christian with a stable defensive presence in the back row. She reads the game well, pursues outside her immediate space and shows good platform control on hard-driven contacts. One of her digs helped create a Shippy kill during the critical opening set against Holy Innocents, a good example of defense turning directly into transition offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her court awareness continues to stand out. Ritzert stays composed when rallies extend and helps keep the floor organized behind the block. She doesn't need every dig to become a highlight; her value comes from keeping contacts controlled and giving the offense another usable opportunity. That consistency and understanding of defensive positioning make her a dependable back-row piece.<strong><em> ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast_prepdigga</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055970"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adea67372dad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamila brings balance to the front row from the right side. She stays active at the net and gives Savannah Christian another attacking option away from the left pin. Her presence helps keep opposing blockers accountable, and she shows the ability to transition quickly enough to remain available after completing her defensive assignment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The right side requires discipline because the player spends so much time matched against the opponent's primary outside. Salinas shows good awareness of that responsibility and continues to develop as a two-way net player. Her ability to contribute as both a blocker and attacker gives the Raiders lineup balance and adds value to her recruiting evaluation.<strong><em> ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast_prepdigga</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055971"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adea67372dfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quinney brings experience and poise to Savannah Christian's front row. She stays available through transition and shows a controlled attacking approach when the offense creates an opportunity. Her match-ending kill against Holy Innocents was a good example of a senior being ready to finish a ball when the moment arrived.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her steadiness is an important part of her value. Quinney plays within the system, makes herself available and does not need a high volume of touches to remain engaged. That type of reliability matters in playoff volleyball. She gives Savannah Christian another experienced option who can contribute without disrupting the rhythm of the offense.<strong><em> ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast_prepdigga</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Savannah Christian is winning with more than one type of player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shippy provides physical offense, Cason directs the system, Ritzert stabilizes the back row, Salinas gives the Raiders balance on the right and Quinney brings senior composure. Those pieces are showing up together at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a semifinal matchup against Lovett next, the evaluations only get more interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Follow Prep Dig Georgia for post-match evaluations, rankings coverage and continued reporting throughout the 2026 GHSA postseason.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note to GA Athletes:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>If you'd like to be considered for future coverage, please send me your high school season schedule</strong> and share a little bit about yourself so I can come support you and share your story. Let's keep building Georgia volleyball together! 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