Top 3 Preseason Overall Oklahoma Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the end of our preseason polls. We have taken the top 5 from each position, interviewed them, then throwed them into an overall player poll and now that the dust has settled, we are left with these three players. They are all very skilled individuals and are a part of really good high school programs. These top players were asked these questions. Give a shoutout to a fellow teammate. What's the goal that your team has this school season, what's the biggest difference between school ball and club, what's your biggest improvement this season thus far and thoughts on how PrepDig helps volleyball here in Oklahoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='411302' first='Madilyn' last='Hill']- 2027 Outside Hitter for Owasso.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I'd like to shout out [player_tooltip player_id='773651' first='Ava' last='Cathcart']. She's someone who always brings energy, pushes everyone to be better, and is always there to encourage her teammates no matter the situation.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Our main goal this season is to take things one game at a time and focus on controlling what we can control. We know if we stay disciplined, play together, and keep improving every match, everything else will take care of itself.<br>3. I think the biggest difference is the chemistry and style of play. In school ball, you've played with a lot of your teammates for years, so there's a different level of trust and connection. Club is way more fast paced and brings together players from different schools, so you have to build that chemistry quickly.<br>4. I'd say my biggest improvement has been becoming a more consistent and all-around player. I've really focused on improving every part of my game, especially staying confident and making smart decisions in big moments.<br>5. I think PrepDig has done a great job of giving players and teams in Oklahoma more recognition. It helps athletes get their names out there, keeps fans involved, and gives college coaches another way to follow players and the growth of volleyball across the state.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='902270' first='Lydia' last='Matlock']- 2029 Middle Blocker for Stillwater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I would like to shout out Audrey Kate bajema, because see is always smiling on and off court and bringing energy to the team. <br>2. One goal my team has this season is to fight for every point and stay strong. <br>3. My favorite difference in club and school ball is for club I get to play with so many different people from different schools and towns. I get to travel and make new friends and memories. With school I get to play with friends that I've known for several years so our connection is deeper. <br>4. So far in pre-season my biggest improvement is taking leadership for my team.<br>5. Prepdig is amazing, it helps get exposure to teams players and coaches.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='736675' first='Madison' last='Godding']- 2027 Defensive Specialist for Claremore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I want to shoutout my teammate [player_tooltip player_id='285769' first='Grace' last='Baughman']. She's someone I can always count on, wether it's on the court to keep me steady or off the court to push me as a person, she brings so much energy and positivity to our team. I'm really thankful to have her as a teammate!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Our biggest goal this season is to compete for a state championship but along the way make the most of every opportunity we have. Our motto this year is “Now What?”, which reminds us to stay focused on the next point, the next game, and the next opportunity instead of looking too far ahead.<br>3. I think the biggest difference is the team dynamic and the environment. With school ball, you're playing with people from your own school and representing something bigger than yourself. There's also a different level of excitement and pressure because you're playing in front of your classmates, teachers, and community. With club, you get to play with and against athletes from different schools and areas, which gives you a lot of opportunities to grow, compete at a high level, and experience different styles of volleyball <br><br>4. I think my biggest improvement has been my confidence and consistency. I've been working a lot on my serve receive and defense, and I feel like I've become more confident in trusting myself and my teammates.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5} --> <ol start="5" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I think Prep Dig is a really cool opportunity for volleyball players in Oklahoma because it gives athletes a chance to get recognized and showcase their skills. It also helps bring more attention to the talent we have in Oklahoma and gives players more exposure to coaches and opportunity's to get seen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list -->