Top Performers Liberos – Sunshine Classic Showcase (Week 2)
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The defensive specialist and liberos in the Sunshine Classic Showcase were a combination of speed, agility, ball control and all-around volleyball skills. These players were selected as Top Liberos as they captured the attention of the coaches and staff with…
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Continue ReadingThe defensive specialist and liberos in the Sunshine Classic Showcase were a combination of speed, agility, ball control and all-around volleyball skills. These players were selected as Top Liberos as they captured the attention of the coaches and staff with their top-notch performances.
Bella is from Maryland where she currently plays for Maryland Juniors 14 Elite Black. Bella defensive skills captured the attention of the coaches at the Sunshine Classic Showcase from the start of the warmups. She has a solid defensive platform and ball control continuously placing the passes on target. Bella is fast on the court; she has great speed searching for the ball on the speeding drills always contacting the ball. Bella communicates well with her teammates showing leadership on the court as such young ages. As she continues her progress, Bella will find her way among the top Liberos in her state.
Jordyn is a talented Libero from Texas. Jordyn excellent defensive skills were evident during the Sunshine Classic Showcase as she maintained a noticeable passing rate during the drills and intense games. She has the speed and agility to move around the court digging several hard hits and assisting on out-of-system setting. I watched her playing at the Qualifiers and her performance was outstanding, she was an important part of her team, achieving 1st Place in the Open Division. Jordyn needs to be on the coaches’ radar for her class of ’28.
Gabriella “Gigi” Saenz
Gabriella “Gigi” Saenz
Gabriella, better known as “Gigi” came from the Lone Star State to show her defensive skills and great personality during the Sunshine Classic Showcase. Gigi defense is steady with a strong defensive platform. Gigi assisted her team to finish in the Top 5 on their division in the Sunshine Qualifiers. Gigi has several serving aces during and digs during the matches. As she continues to grow her all-around skills, she will place herself in top of her class of ’28. A must follow!
Maya is from The Centennial State where she is the Libero for the Colorado Elite 15. Maya has fast and steady footwork and excellent situational awareness, she constantly follows the hitter’s transition and places herself on the right spot to dig several hits during the showcase. Maya got the coaches’ attention as she showed her speed and agility during the drills and the tough matches. I observed Maya at the Sunshine Qualifiers, her performance was an integral part of her team achieving a spot on the top five team on their division.
Madison Stahle
Madison Stahle
Madison is a multi-positional player. In addition to her primary position as a defense specialist and libero, she plays as an outside hitter for her club team Hype Volleyball Club 17s. Her display of defensive and offensive skills during the Sunshine Showcase was noticeable by the coaches who recognized her abilities and attributes. As she continues to improve, Madison is maintaining a high level of performance during the current season. A must continue to follow for her class of ’25.