Nevada 5A HS Preview: Top Returning Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and we're excited to see some incredible players back in action, all aiming for a 5A state championship. Many standout athletes had a fantastic school season and carried that momentum straight into their club play. These standout players are poised for an outstanding year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet the Top Returning Liberos in Class/Division 5A</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='547959' first='Sumer' last='Williams'] (2025)&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'7" | Douglas HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: clean form, agile, excellent reading skills on defense, excellent serve receive, accurate passing to the target, covers a lot of ground on defense, covers hitters well, great serve, clean out of system setting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Video <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2NzCSY">http://www.hudl.com/v/2NzCSY</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>393 digs - 5th in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>76 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>68 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Led high school team in digs and aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='724461' first='Ava' last='Kordonowy'] (2025)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'2” | Carson HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: reads opponents well to easily get digs, covers hitters, gets to the short balls, covers a lot of ground on the court, great serve</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Video <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2MN13C">http://www.hudl.com/v/2MN13C</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>279 digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>37 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>58 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Led high school team in digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='544978' first='Bhavisha' last='Patil'] (2025)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'3" | Reno HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: clean form, agile, moves around the court quickly, great technique, good at getting short balls, good serve receive, pass and dig well to target zone, can out of system set with bumpset or hands, great float serve</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/bhavi_patil2?video=3903097">https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/bhavi_patil2?video=3903097</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>235 digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>26 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>16 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Madison Ortiz (2025)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'4” | Basic HS&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: hustler, excellent reading skills, consistently in the right spot, agile, great movement on the court, covers hitter, commands the backrow, great communication, tracks the ball well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Video <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18078356/651e8f9f64e97b05bcf7632d">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18078356/651e8f9f64e97b05bcf7632d</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>212 digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>32 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>27 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Led high school team in digs and aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Miriam Grafton (2025)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'6” | Reno</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: great float serve, doesn't hesitate/takes balls, high passing accuracy to target, ball control, good angles, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Video <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/miriam_grafton2?video=3903101">https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/miriam_grafton2?video=3903101</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>159 digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>15 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>20 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zoe De Zarlo (2025)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'2” | Desert Oasis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>184 digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>20 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>16 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='593843' first='Lauryn' last='Brenner'] (2026)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'5” | Arbor View HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>189 digs</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>45 assists</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>41 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If there is a player you would like to add to PrepDig Nevada's radar, you can:</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Create a&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/">Free Player Profile</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} 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