Dallas Top 250 Expo Most Valuable Players Vol 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are now underway with our awesome series of showcases across the country.  Up next was our Dallas Top 250 Expo at the [program_tooltip program_id='431142' first='Excel' last='Volleyball'] Club practice facility in Carrollton, TX.  This series of articles is to highlight those players who earned an award from our court coaches and scouts that were in attendance.  The one aspect that sets our showcases apart from every other one in the country is how we offer coverage, before, during, and after it is completed.  Without further ado, here are a few players who were named Most Valuable Players and Top Performers at the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["721043"],"_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-674bd4759856c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor is currently an unranked prospect in the 2028 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings, but that is only because we have not released them yet.  With what we saw at the Expo, she will be highly ranked.  She plays volleyball at Hebron High School and plays club for the Dallas Skyline volleyball program.  Miss Johnson is one of the new up and coming stars of the 2028 class who plays sky high above the net.  There were a few times where I saw tons of spectators just shake their heads after watching her crush the ball without anyone touching it.  She has a lightning fast arm swing that explodes downward every single contact.  As an attacker she not only hits a hard ball, but also has great shot selection to find holes in the defense.  There is no way that she should come off of the court in any rotation as she can be a lethal weapon for a team no matter where she is located.  If you do not know who she is by now, trust me you will this season.  She is a can't miss recruit who will be known by everyone once the club season is underway.  College coaches, put her name in your short list of 2028's to watch this season.  In the meantime, please help us congratulate her on earning a Most Valuable Player award and a Top Performer award at the Expo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["430133"],"_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-674bd475985bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natalie is currently listed as the 25^th best overall prospect in the 2027 class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Pantego High School and club for the [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] volleyball program.  We just highlighted her in an article earlier this month teling our readers to watch out for her and here is what we stated, <em>“Miss Norton is very well known by us at Prep Dig as we have watched her dominate all of last club season and also this high school season as well.  The lengthy pin could be one of the best players in the gym at the Expo and we are super excited for the level of competition.  As an attacker, there is not a shot that she cannot replicate over and over no matter where her location is on the court.  She is a very experienced Open level player who is always ready to attack even when she is in the back row.  I love how she is expanding her ball control and becoming a true OH1.”  </em>All of  those words came true as she unleashed fury on everyone in her path at the Expo today.  She was unstoppable at the net as she moved the ball around very well and scored on everyone.  I got to talk to her and her dad today and they are a wonderful family.  I am very excited to cover her this season as she has become one of those can't miss recruits who will garner a lot of attention from college coaches as they see her potential just as we have.  Keep your eye on her because she is not even close to reaching that potential.  The sky is the limit with this one!  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Most Valuable Player award and a Top Performer award at the Expo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723109"],"_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-674bd47598602"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kyliegh is currently an unranked prospect in the 2028 class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings, but that is only because we have not released them yet.  She plays volleyball at Midlothian High School and club for the [program_tooltip program_id='431142' first='Excel' last='Volleyball'] program.  Miss Shaw turned my head a few times at the Expo for a variety of reasons.  First, I noticed her on one of the younger courts as she was the only setter who was putting in some serious work and not complaining as she ran all over the court tracking down passes to deliver them to her hitters.  I stopped and watched because of her hard work ethic and was very impressed with her skills.  Blessed with quick feet and super soft hands as a setter, she deserved to be moved up to an older court to see how she would perform.  Immediately after being placed on an older court, she still turned some heads of our court coaches with her athletic performance.  This young lady is going to be a coach's dream player.  Someone who works super hard, enjoys her passion for volleyball, exudes confidence, has a fantastic attitude, and delivers the ball with amazing execution.  I saw enough and moved her to the top court of elite players and older competition to see what she could do and she still shined.  But what really impressed me was that she had told her court coach that she also played the libero position.  So her coach gave her an opportunity to play middle back and I kid you not…she was elite there also!  I will be keeping my eye very closely on her this year and I strongly encourage you to also.  Please help me congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award for this Expo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes that will be attending the showcase.  If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.  Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.  Help us help them by simply reposting on X or Instagram or sharing on Facebook.  Thanks for following Prep Dig Family!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->