CIF State Championships – NorCal Open Division Round 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/">Outside hitters, setters and middles from NorCal's Open Division field are on this list. Did you make it? Unlock full profiles with code Coachable247 for 30% off.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four NorCal teams open CIF State Open Division play Wednesday night at 6pm, and the top seed gets to watch. Archbishop Mitty has a bye as the No. 1 seed. Rocklin hosts Monte Vista, Saint Francis hosts Buchanan, and Folsom hosts St. Ignatius College Prep. Every roster has athletes college coaches should know by name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This preview leans on what PrepDig has already seen from these athletes, season totals from MaxPreps, and each team's road to Wednesday. Where athletes have shared their own words, those quotes are included exactly as they gave them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Archbishop Mitty: No. 1 Seed, Round 1 Bye</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Monarchs bring a young, productive core into the bracket, and several of the names below were already on PrepDig's radar this fall. Season totals from MaxPreps: [player_tooltip player_id='532572' first='Chayse' last='Courtney'] leads with 282 kills, [player_tooltip player_id='780180' first='Cassandra' last='Hubbard'] has 51 blocks, [player_tooltip player_id='752867' first='Layla' last='Marquez'] has 49 aces, Makayla Tran has 294 digs and 435 receptions, and [player_tooltip player_id='876286' first='Kaila' last='Lock'] has 580 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532572"],"_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-6af26505efddd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='532572' first='Chayse' last='Courtney'] (2028, OH/RS, 6'1") has played on big stages since her freshman year at the CIF State Finals. She was named to the 2025 MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team and the 2026 Preseason MaxPreps All-America Team, and PrepDig has her at State No. 6 in the 2028 class. This season she leads Mitty with 282 kills. When PrepDig saw her at the Clash of Champions, she was dangerous from the front row and the back row, with a full toolbox of swings and shot placements.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["752867"],"_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-6af26505efdfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='752867' first='Layla' last='Marquez'] (2030, OH/RS, 5'10") is a freshman on varsity. Coming out of UA Next as a middle schooler, she pointed to communication and leadership as the strengths that carried her, and she said confidence has to grow alongside the competition. At the Clash of Champions she brought a strong defensive presence and stayed available as an option all night. She has 49 aces this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780180"],"_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-6af26505efe19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='780180' first='Cassandra' last='Hubbard'] (2030, MB, 6'0") is another freshman starting for Mitty. At the Clash of Champions, PrepDig noted her swing speed and how quickly she was developing at the net. Her 51 blocks lead the Monarchs this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876286"],"_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-6af26505efe3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='876286' first='Kaila' last='Lock'] (2030, S, 5'8") runs the Mitty offense as a freshman, and she has 580 assists this season. At the Clash of Champions she showed a quick dump and a jump set that fed her middle, and she moved the offense like she had been running it for years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">No. 5 Monte Vista at No. 4 Rocklin</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rocklin (39-7, No. 11 in California) hosts Monte Vista (28-5, No. 12 in California, NCS No. 1). The teams have already met. Rocklin won 2-0 on October 10. Rocklin's season totals lean on [player_tooltip player_id='764592' first='Kaleigh' last='Morasci'] (492 kills, 78 aces), [player_tooltip player_id='767589' first='Sidney' last='Jones'] (81 blocks), [player_tooltip player_id='744172' first='Sophie' last='Burns'] (362 digs) and setter Elli Williams (586 assists). Monte Vista counts on [player_tooltip player_id='516749' first='Kennedy' last='Whyte'] (536 kills, 269 digs, 429 receptions), [player_tooltip player_id='903519' first='Scarlett' last='Darmstadt'] (51 blocks), [player_tooltip player_id='838692' first='Kassidy' last='Moore'] (45 aces) and setter [player_tooltip player_id='771943' first='Diya' last='Mathew'] (832 assists).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["516749"],"_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-6af26505efe55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='516749' first='Kennedy' last='Whyte'] (2027, OH/RS, 6'1") is a Texas State commit who PrepDig had at State No. 31 in the 2027 class when she committed. She trains with [program_tooltip program_id='429319' first='Absolute' last='Volleyball Club']. She leads Monte Vista with 536 kills, and she also has 269 digs and 429 receptions this season, which is a lot of work for one athlete across three areas of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One skill in my game that I'm most proud of is my volleyball IQ. I realized at a young age that hitting the ball as hard as you can every time isn't always gonna work. You don't have to be the biggest one on the court to win a match however you just have to be the smartest. I think I've developed a lot of different shots that help me get points while still being able to hit hard at the right times.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I think what my team needs in order to win on Wednesday is being able to leave it all on the court. The thought of this being our last game in season should motivate us to give it all that we have and leave the gym with no regrets!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780193"],"_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-6af26505efe69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='780193' first='Avery' last='Jernstedt'] (2027, RS/OH, 5'8") plays for Monte Vista and for NorCal 18-1 in club. Last summer, ahead of the Triple Crown Summer NIT, she said she wanted to play with confidence and consistency, and she told PrepDig she hoped college coaches would notice her “court awareness and hustle.” She is still uncommitted heading into this bracket. Here is how she sees the change in her game since then.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What is different about your game from last summer?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One thing that is different about my game from last summer is my increase in confidence and the ability to play free.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How has your team changed since then?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I believe we have changed a lot as a team since then by growing our team chemistry. Especially in the NCS Finals, we all played with a sense of togetherness and determination.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I would want people to know how much joy I have playing volleyball with my teammates and that joy translates onto my on-court play.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["766265"],"_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-6af26505efe7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='766265' first='Ellison' last='Williams'] (2029, S, 6'1") is Rocklin's setter. MaxPreps lists her at 586 assists, and she plays club for [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'] 16 National. She had this to say about her game and her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill are you most proud of?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One of the things I'm most proud of is my offensive plays as a setter, including dumping and blocking.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to work on?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“As a team, I think we need to work on staying composed and focusing on the next play rather than what happened before.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What should college coaches know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I think college coaches should know that I'm a very coachable player and good at taking constructive criticism and applying that to my play.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["767589"],"_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-6af26505efea7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='767589' first='Sidney' last='Jones'] leads Rocklin at the net with 81 blocks this season according to MaxPreps. She is a 6'2" MB/RS in the 2029 class, ranked No. 19 in California, and plays her club ball with [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force']. PrepDig has followed her since the 2025 NorCal Freshman Showcase, where she was our Avoli Committed Athlete for her speed, urgency and blocking fundamentals. Her best skill, in her words: “My best skill on the court is how I'm able to bring people's moods up and be confident and controlled in what I'm doing, which helps my team in a positive way.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She made her mark at the CIF State Championship as a freshman. She delivered a major block against some of the top hitters in the gym, and Mater Dei coach Dan O'Dell noticed: “The freshman middle, number 10, is going to be an absolute stud. She is hitting almost over our block at times to the corners and did a really good job with how quick and high she was attacking the ball.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764592"],"_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-6af26505efe93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='764592' first='Kaleigh' last='Morasci'] (2028, OH/RS, 5'11") is a Long Beach State commit who plays club for Omni 16 National. She is Rocklin's leading attacker according to MaxPreps, with 492 kills and 78 aces this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I'm most proud of my new topspin serve and my back row attack.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“We need to serve tough, pass well and play fast.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["744172"],"_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-6af26505efeba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='744172' first='Sophie' last='Burns'] (2028, L/DS) plays club for [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'] Volleyball (16-1) and anchors Rocklin's back row with 362 digs this season according to MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I'm proud of how I have been serve receiving.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Play fast and play our game.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["765044"],"_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-6af2a1b0c1001"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='765044' first='Iliya' last='Little'] (2029, OH/RS, 6'1") plays varsity at Rocklin and club for [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'] Volleyball (16-1 National). She is the No. 26 player in PrepDig's California 2029 class, and she has been on PrepDig's radar since her freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year she played varsity as a freshman and got into the CIF State Championship, where she produced a significant block against one of the strongest hitters in the building. At the NorCal Exposure Tour in November, PrepDig noted her imposing contact point and natural elevation. In March, PrepDig wrote that her game had expanded into serve receive and defensive leadership, and she was training her touch from 10' to 10'1 with a goal of 10'3. At the 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Championships, PrepDig saw her compete with an edge from the first whistle, power through the block, and stay disciplined enough in serve receive to contribute in all six rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“The number one habit I am most proud of myself for right now is, my recovery. High school season is long, and I have been taking extra good care of my body this high school season. Doing professional stretching, cryotherapy and prioritizing sleep. I learned last year, playing on varsity as a freshman, and making it all the way to the state championship, that your body breaks down. You have to invest in yourself.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“In order for my team, Rocklin High School, to win on Wednesday, we need to bring a high level of energy, be aggressive on offense and be ready to move and fight hard for every ball on defense.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One thing I want college coaches to know about me that doesn't show up in the stat line, is, I am a great teammate! I love communicating and hyping my teammates up on and off the court. Team chemistry is so important and I am happy to be a leader on my team.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903519"],"_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-6af26505efed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='903519' first='Scarlett' last='Darmstadt'] has 51 blocks for Monte Vista this season according to MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One habit in my game that I'm most proud of right now is that I challenge myself to be scrappy and get touches on every ball on defense.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“In order to win on Wednesday, our team will need to bring the energy and go all out while supporting one another.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One thing that I want college coaches to know about me is that I'm willing to try anything to help the team whether it be a new position or a new play.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["771943"],"_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-6af288ef57ef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='771943' first='Diya' last='Mathew'] (2029, S/RS, 6'0") plays club for [program_tooltip program_id='429319' first='Absolute' last='Volleyball Club'] and is the No. 43 player in PrepDig's 2029 class. PrepDig first wrote about her at Reno in May 2025, where she was vocal, quick to read the play and intentional with every set. At Red Rock Rave in March she kept blockers guessing with changes of direction and tempo. In July she told PrepDig, “A part of my game that is becoming an aspect of my identity right now is my decision making as a setter.” She has 832 assists this season according to MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One skill that I am really proud of this season is my ability to read the opposing blocks before the pass gets to me. As a Setter, it allows me to find open seams and put my hitters in the best position to score.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Our team needs to continue to trust each other which is what has allowed us to win NCS Open Championship. We need to reinforce our commitment to the fundamentals and the preparation our coaches have given us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I want college coaches to know that I pay as much importance to the strategic aspect of the game as to the physical. This allows my coaches to trust me to make real time decisions on the fly.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">No. 6 Buchanan at No. 3 Saint Francis</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saint Francis (24-8, No. 8 in California, CCS No. 2) hosts Buchanan (30-11, No. 20 in California, Central Section No. 1). Buchanan's season totals come from [player_tooltip player_id='774596' first='Keira' last='Nelson'] (471 kills, 500 receptions), [player_tooltip player_id='785875' first='Karis' last='Nelson'] (59 blocks), setter [player_tooltip player_id='750787' first='Avery' last='Dedekian'] (69 aces, 894 assists) and libero [player_tooltip player_id='532636' first='Isabella' last='Gornick'] (532 digs). Saint Francis did not have key players listed by MaxPreps, so this preview uses its roster and PrepDig's past coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774596"],"_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-6af26505eff1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='774596' first='Keira' last='Nelson'] (2028, OH/RS, 6'1") was State No. 39 in the 2028 class when PrepDig profiled her in September. She leads Buchanan with 471 kills and 500 receptions this season. After Durango she told PrepDig, “I'm best known for my scoring efficiency. In high pressure situations or when my team needs a point they can rely on me to be able to execute,” and she said she was working on expanding her hitting range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750787"],"_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-6af26505eff30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='750787' first='Avery' last='Dedekian'] (2027, S, 5'8") was State No. 73 when PrepDig wrote about her in September. She has 894 assists and 69 aces this season. At Durango she described how she wanted to run her middles more, saying “Once I get my middles involved in the start, it helps me spread out my offense more and confuse the other side's blockers.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785875"],"_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-6af26505eff43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='785875' first='Karis' last='Nelson'] leads Buchanan with 59 blocks this season according to MaxPreps. She is a 5'11" middle in the 2028 class. PrepDig had her on the Buchanan roster as a freshman middle when the Bears reached the 2024 CIF State Regional Finals in Division II, a trip to San Ramon Valley in Danville. She was also on the VVA 15-Wiechmann roster at the 2025 USAV GJNC in Dallas, playing alongside Buchanan teammates [player_tooltip player_id='774596' first='Keira' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='532636' first='Isabella' last='Gornick'] and [player_tooltip player_id='827654' first='Kendall' last='Spees']. That is a lot of Wednesday-night experience for a player still building her résumé. Wednesday gives college coaches a look at the production behind the block total.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532636"],"_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-6af26505eff56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='532636' first='Isabella' last='Gornick'] has 532 digs for Buchanan this season according to MaxPreps. She is a 5'5" DS/L in the 2028 class, and she has been on PrepDig's radar since the 2024 Freshman Showcase. In our High School Defensive Specialists to Watch preview last August, we noted that defense is more than a role for her, it is a passion. She thrives on keeping plays alive, whether she is laying out for a dig or delivering a perfect ball in out-of-system situations. Communication is one of her biggest strengths. She uses it to guide hitters toward open shots and lift her teammates when momentum dips. In her words: “I love defense and those crazy hustle plays.” Her coaches and teammates describe her as loud, energetic and dependable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She also earned a spot in the USAV GJNC Showcase in Dallas last June, and she was on the VVA 15-Wiechmann roster at that GJNC with Buchanan teammates [player_tooltip player_id='774596' first='Keira' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='785875' first='Karis' last='Nelson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='827654' first='Kendall' last='Spees']. The 532 digs show that the hustle plays she talked about are part of her season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["911387"],"_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-6af28853dc865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='911387' first='Amelia' last='Houtzer'] (2029, OH/DS, 5'11") plays club for [program_tooltip program_id='880807' first='Vision' last='Volleyball Club'] (16 Gold) and was State No. 63 in the 2029 class when PrepDig wrote about her in September. At the time she said, “I have been learning to use the block to my advantage, going for outside hands, high hands, and tooling the edges and tops of the block when I can,” and credited her eyework and peripheral vision. Saint Francis played Mitty in the CCS Open final last Saturday, and she shared how that match shaped her thinking for Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One skill or habit that I am most proud of right now is my ability to compete. As our season is on the line and no game is guaranteed, it has made me more competitive and confident in my team's ability to stay fierce no matter the match or score. Competitiveness is not something that can be taught like hitting or passing, so it is truly a unique and exciting feeling that will win matches.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“To win on Wednesday, our team needs to be aggressive and swing on every ball we can. We have been working on not sending free balls or down balls in situations we can get a step close and attack in. When we played Mitty in the CCS open finals last Saturday, there were countless opportunities for us to take swings in situations where we might have previously sent free balls, and to my surprise, we were scoring quite a bit with these manage shots. As an individual, I have also been more aggressive at the net, taking more big swings and using my volleyball IQ and peripheral to know when to send off speed shots. This has dramatically increased my hitting percentage and I have been hitting above 400 for the last few games in a row.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I'm always looking for ways to get better and love being pushed to improve, so I spend a lot of time on my game outside of practices and bare-minimum training. I take feedback as an opportunity to grow and am always willing to put in the work. I care a lot about my teammates and want to be someone who brings positive energy, support, and a desire to compete no matter the level of play.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748687"],"_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-6af26505eff7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='748687' first='Olivia' last='Poole'] is a senior middle blocker (6'0") on the Saint Francis roster, a size that matters at the net against a Buchanan attack built around [player_tooltip player_id='774596' first='Keira' last='Nelson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510954"],"_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-6af288b761286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510954' first='Abby' last='Cardenas'] (2028, RS/OH, 6'0") plays for Saint Francis and is a left-hander who was State No. 57 in the 2028 class. When PrepDig saw her at Durango last fall as a sophomore, she was versatile attacking from the right side, and her down-the-line shots were lethal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I am very proud of my ability to be versatile in moments of stress. I've found myself working well under pressure and able to hit balls that are off and not something you would necessarily expect.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Honestly my team has really improved and we just need to play our game to win. We have taken strides this season and I am very confident in our ability to win Wednesday.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772504"],"_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-6af26505effb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='772504' first='Josie' last='Daniel'] (2029, DS/L/OH, 5'10") is a sophomore this season. When PrepDig saw her at Durango last fall as a freshman outside hitter, she hit with speed and power and blew past big blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["531661"],"_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-6af26505effc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='531661' first='Brooke' last='Whitesell'] (2027, S, 5'8") plays for Saint Francis and [program_tooltip program_id='507263' first='Academy' last='Volleyball'] Club. She was a Championship Performance Advantage All Star Event participant as a sophomore, where she enjoyed competing with talented athletes her age. She is a senior setter on this roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">No. 7 St. Ignatius College Prep at No. 2 Folsom</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Folsom (34-7, No. 7 in California, Sac-Joaquin Section No. 1) hosts SICP (27-12, No. 33 in California, CCS No. 3). Folsom already has a Durango test behind it, with a pool-play loss to Torrey Pines and a three-set fight with Kamehameha Kapalama. Season totals from MaxPreps: [player_tooltip player_id='778951' first='Jazmin' last='Ojo'] has 369 kills, [player_tooltip player_id='906588' first='Avery' last='Masters'] has 74 blocks, [player_tooltip player_id='501336' first='Addison' last='Smith'] has 78 aces and 489 receptions, [player_tooltip player_id='778972' first='Alana' last='Black'] has 333 digs and [player_tooltip player_id='584042' first='Lauren' last='Kim'] has 405 assists. SICP counts on [player_tooltip player_id='826995' first='Eileen' last='Pfeffer'] (210 kills, 56 blocks), libero Bryce Killion (30 aces, 318 digs, 381 receptions) and setter Samantha Lowry (358 assists).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778951"],"_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-6af26505effdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='778951' first='Jazmin' last='Ojo'] (2028, RS, 6'0") was State No. 33 in the 2028 class this fall. PrepDig's Durango coverage noted she already had 603 career kills and 100 blocks across three varsity seasons. She leads Folsom with 369 kills this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["906588"],"_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-6af26505efff0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='906588' first='Avery' last='Masters'] (2027, MB, 6'3") was State No. 37 in the 2027 class this fall, and she has 74 blocks this season. PrepDig's Durango coverage called her a wall at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Something that I've noticed over the season that I've really focused in on is the ability to manage any set I get and watching film to be able to recognize when it might not be the best set and translating that in game and being smart is something I'm really happy I've improved on.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“My team and I are really focused on serve receive and just being able to move on from things fast. In our section championship game, we passed super well and also didn't let our mistakes get the best of us and we always just remind each other that volleyball is a game of mistakes all that matters is how to respond going into the next play.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["501336"],"_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-6af26505f0002"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='501336' first='Addison' last='Smith'] (2027, OH/DS/L, 5'11") plays club for [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'] 18-1. She has 78 aces and 489 receptions this season. PrepDig's Durango coverage pointed to her arm speed and shot selection. She shared this ahead of Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill are you most proud of?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“One skill in my game I'm most proud of is definitely my high IQ plays. I've been really working on expanding my tool box and I think it's been showing well!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to work on?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“As a team, we really need to have a good mental game, making sure we keep composure when we are down, etc. I also think our serve receive and serves are going to be super important and just making sure we're staying consistent with that.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What should college coaches know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I want college coaches to know about my hard work and my grit to become better. I'm super competitive and always have the ‘I want to win' mentality as well as I'm always wanting to learn new things to expand my play.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778972"],"_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-6af288d6249c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='778972' first='Alana' last='Black'] (2028, S/L) plays club for Omni Volleyball and has 333 digs for Folsom this season according to MaxPreps. She has spent her life as a setter and started training serve receive in August.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“The thing that I am most proud of would be my serve receive development. I have spent my entire life as a setter so when I first started training serve receive in August I was very worried about how I would progress through the season. There is still lots of work to be done but I am proud of how far I've come.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“In order for our team to win our game on Wednesday we are going to keep playing with an underdog mindset and a mentality that we aren't done yet. We need to continue to play for one another and not ourselves. Skill wise, we must keep our side clean and not force errors.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Something I would like colleges to know about me that you can't measure in stats would be my leadership and energy! I take pride in leading my team both in games and practice. Along with that I love to hype my teammates up and celebrate them big. I am always talking and helping my teammates out via communication.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584042"],"_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-6af26505f002a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='584042' first='Lauren' last='Kim'] (2028, S/RS, 6'0") has 405 assists this season. PrepDig's Durango coverage highlighted her soft hands and court vision out of system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“We are locked in. This season our front row is unmatched. I have an insane connection and flow with my middle [player_tooltip player_id='906588' first='Avery' last='Masters'] and outside [player_tooltip player_id='778951' first='Jazmin' last='Ojo']. And we have so much fun doing it. Check out my TikTok @Laurenkimvolleyball”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Continue to lift each other up. We have so many leaders on the court. Each brings a different strength, a different voice, and a different kind of leadership. I was surprised to find that these different styles don't compete but in fact complement one another. We are a team full of girls who can lead, trust, and push each other. Watch us. It's pretty special.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What do you want college coaches to know about you?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I am a natural team builder. Much like reading the other side of the net when in play, off the court I notice all the details and I am pretty good at bringing a team together.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["826995"],"_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-6af2890a3ed0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='826995' first='Eileen' last='Pfeffer'] (2027, MB, 5'11") is the No. 90 player in PrepDig's California 2027 class. She has 210 kills and 56 blocks for SICP this season according to MaxPreps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I'm most proud of how I've gotten better at closing the block and getting up quickly in transition to give my setter another option.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“On Wednesday, we need a disciplined block and tough serving. If we can get them out of system it'll be easier for our defense to set up and pass a dime ball!”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>All stats and results are sourced from <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.maxpreps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MaxPreps</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Article Cover Photo Credit @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mittyvolleyball/?hl=en#">mittyvolleyball</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- 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><a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/">Update your PrepDig Prospect Index profile</a> so it's complete and current, with a photo, your club, your school and your latest film. 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Thank you for taking the time to read and support the exposure PrepDig provides for these athletes, and for helping us celebrate the work behind every name on this page.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🚀 <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/">Upgrade to a PrepDig+ Subscription</a></strong><br>Access exclusive rankings, deeper analysis, and the full Prospect Index to follow every athlete's journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepdig.com/events" data-type="link" data-id="prepdig.com/events"><strong>Need More Exposure? Attend a PrepDig Showcase</strong></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stay tuned for the Golden Gate Showcase in San Francisco ahead of the <a href="https://usavolleyball.org/event/2027-golden-gate-classic-girls-junior-national-qualifier/">2027 Golden Gate Classic Girls Junior National Qualifier</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thank you for making today's wins matter — one article, one player, one memory at a time.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->