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<p>Hitting and blocking earn points and end rallies. After a strong and disciplined showing this high school season, these five players are on my watchlist. Keep an eye on these athletes who perform at the net in ways that earn their teams points. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1063202' first='Ava' last='Reynolds'] is a right-side hitter who can swing effectively from either pin. She uses a long approach and covers plenty of ground getting to the ball. That momentum carries into her swing, helping her attack with power. She also establishes a strong block for her middle to close to, taking away a large section of the net from opposing hitters. Her ability to attack and block from the pin makes her a valuable front-row presence for Mustang.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='755002' first='Cydney' last='Hilliard'] is an attacking force in the middle for Owasso. She connects well with her setters and runs a fast attack that challenges opposing blockers. Her signature swing is a hybrid of a quick and a shoot, allowing her to find the seam in the block and put the ball away. The speed of her attack gives blockers little time to get established and provides Owasso with a strong scoring option through the middle.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='919279' first='Autry' last='O'Dell'] is a big presence in the middle for Sand Springs. She is patient at the net and gets into good position before going up for the block. She stays ready to attack and will crush an overpass when given the opportunity. O'Dell can score in either direction, mixing up her swings to find holes in the defense. Her readiness to capitalize on a ball at the net helps her turn opportunities into points.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='477448' first='Sophie' last='Payne'] is a momentum-driving outside hitter who puts away kills in big moments. She contributes throughout the rally, earning aces, kills, and digs. At the net, she provides a steady block for her middle to close to and gives the back-row defense a consistent screen to work around. Her impact extends beyond her swings, allowing her to help Piedmont build momentum in several areas of the game.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913648' first='Emmerson' last='Meador'] puts up a strong block in the middle and works well with her pin blockers to build an effective defensive front. On offense, she is versatile enough to swing from the middle or either pin. Her ability to earn points across the length of the net gives her setter great offensive options.</p>
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Hitting and blocking earn points and end rallies. After a strong and disciplined showing this high school season, these five players are on my watchlist. Keep an eye on these athletes who perform at the net in ways that earn their teams points.
Front Row WatchlistFrontRow Watchlist
is a right-side hitter who can swing effectively from either pin. She uses a long approach and covers plenty of ground getting to the ball. That momentum carries into her swing, helping her attack with power.…
Cydney HilliardCydneyHilliard
MB
Owasso | 2027 StateOK
is an attacking force in the middle for Owasso. She connects well with her setters and runs a fast attack that challenges opposing blockers. Her signature swing is a hybrid of a quick and a shoot, allowing her to find the seam in the block and put the ball away. The speed of her attack gives blockers little time to get established and provides Owasso with a strong scoring option through the middle.
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Autry O’DellAutryO’Dell
5'10" | MB/RS
Charles Page | 2029 StateOK
is a big presence in the middle for Sand Springs. She is patient at the net and gets into good position before going up for the block. She stays ready to attack and will crush an overpass when given the opportunity. O'Dell can score in either direction, mixing up her swings to find holes in the defense. Her readiness to capitalize on a ball at the net helps her turn opportunities into points.
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Sophie PayneSophiePayne
5'11" | OH/DS/L
Piedmont | 2027 StateOK
is a momentum-driving outside hitter who puts away kills in big moments. She contributes throughout the rally, earning aces, kills, and digs. At the net, she provides a steady block for her middle to close to and gives the back-row defense a consistent screen to work around. Her impact extends beyond her swings, allowing her to help Piedmont build momentum in several areas of the game.
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Front Row WatchlistFrontRow Watchlist
puts up a strong block in the middle and works well with her pin blockers to build an effective defensive front. On offense, she is versatile enough to swing from the middle or either pin. Her…
Cydney
Hilliard
MB
Owasso | 2027
State
OK
is an attacking force in the middle for Owasso. She connects well with her setters and runs a fast attack that challenges opposing blockers. Her signature swing is a hybrid of a quick and a shoot, allowing her to find the seam in the block and put the ball away. The speed of her attack gives blockers little time to get established and provides Owasso with a strong scoring option through the middle.
Autry
O’Dell
5'10" | MB/RS
Charles Page | 2029
State
OK
is a big presence in the middle for Sand Springs. She is patient at the net and gets into good position before going up for the block. She stays ready to attack and will crush an overpass when given the opportunity. O'Dell can score in either direction, mixing up her swings to find holes in the defense. Her readiness to capitalize on a ball at the net helps her turn opportunities into points.
Sophie
Payne
5'11" | OH/DS/L
Piedmont | 2027
State
OK
is a momentum-driving outside hitter who puts away kills in big moments. She contributes throughout the rally, earning aces, kills, and digs. At the net, she provides a steady block for her middle to close to and gives the back-row defense a consistent screen to work around. Her impact extends beyond her swings, allowing her to help Piedmont build momentum in several areas of the game.
