Salt Lake City Showdown Showcase Top Performers Vol 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Salt Lake City Showdown Showcase is run in conjunction with the SLC Showdown National Qualifier on April 4^th and April 10^th.  It is being held at the Salt Palace Convention Center and is also live streamed via BallerTV.  There were tons of amazing athletes from all over the nation who were giving their all in both the positional drills and also the team scrimmages.  Let's take a look at all of the athletes who earned a Top Performer award for their individual play at the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aubrey 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{"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey is currently an unranked prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Hawaii State Rankings, but that is only because they have not been released for her state yet.  She plays volleyball for Kamehameha High School and also plays for the 808 Athletic Club program.  There are times when you watch volleyball and are amazed at only the athletic potential of an athlete and then there are times when someone wows you for much more than that.  This is one of those times.  Her court coach told me numerous times to give her a look and also nominated her for our prestigious Avoli character/leadership award.  Once I stopped by her court, I could easily see why.  The way that her teammates responded to her leadership made me take notice for sure.  Not only was she cheering and leading very vocally, but she was giving everything she had and then some with her actions on the court.  While in pursuit of the ball, there was nothing that was going to stop her from keeping the ball from hitting the floor.  This kind of defensive attitude is a gift and also very contagious to her teammates as they fed off of it.  The amount of momentum that you could just feel with her presence was out of this world.  As a passer/defender, I loved her platform and footwork in the back row.  She is someone who I would strongly recommend college scouts take a look at with what she can give to their program on and off of the court.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580057"],"_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-67f5ccff93b34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nya is currently an unranked prospect in the 2027 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings, but is listed on our official Watch List.  There is not a doubt in my mind that she will be ranked at our next update of the State Ranking List with everything that we have seen this season.  She plays volleyball for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial High School and also plays for the Corpus Christi Force volleyball program.  I have known about this young lady earlier in the high school season when I saw some staggering stats from high school.  In watching some highlight reels of her, I was very intrigued to watch her in person.  When I saw that she signed up for this showcase, I knew immediately that everyone would be wowed with her performance.  Sure enough, she stole the show on the top court.  Not only was she dropping bombs every chance she could, but she was undoubtedly the strongest attacker in the entire gym throughout the showcase.  The very talented lefty can throttle the ball down the right side line and that is a very valuable weapon to have for any squad.  Equipped with a whip of an arm, she is a scoring machine.  The great thing about her athleticism and height is that if the play is a little out of system and she has to stop on a dime without taking an approach, she still has the reach and dynamic power to stay aggressive.  At the net on the defensive end, I would classify her as a shut down blocker who can really penetrate the net and seal it away from anyone.  We love how she performed at the showcase.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["581638"],"_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-67f5ccff93b81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aila is currently an unranked prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig California State Rankings, but is definitely on my watch list to be added soon with what I saw at the showcase.  She plays volleyball for Pitman High School and also plays for the NorCal volleyball club program.  Everything about Miss Reich screams leadership.  You can see it when she talks to her teammates and how she carries herself both on the sidelines and while playing in the back row.  From what I see about her, she was born to play the game of volleyball.  I am not sure if she was taught to constantly communicate or if that is just her nature, but regardless, it is a welcome trait for any college coach.  Her form and technique is picture perfect when she passes serve or digs a hard driven ball.  Every angle was precise and led her setter forward so that she could set in system.  Equipped with fast-twitch muscle fibers, she was able to change direction very quickly in order to stay balanced and play the ball with great form.  The way she moves on the court and plays the ball in the back row tells me that she once played some front row when she was younger.  I With her great size and frame, she is able to cover a lot more ground than your shorter libero.  I would strongly recommend every college coach to give her a look as she can absolutely ball in the back row.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award for this showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes.  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, Instagram or sharing on Facebook.  Thanks for following Prep Dig Family!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->