Raising The Bar Even Higher for the 2025 High School Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What better way for the 2025 volleyball season to kickoff for these two enormously talented teams, than to face off &amp; raise the bar against some of the best talent in the city. This match was full of electricity, fireworks, tenacity &amp; the packed house of fans ran with the momentum or the 5A Division competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shadow Ridge Mustangs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shadow Ridge Mustangs have continuously performed at a high level for several seasons, making first &amp; second round appearances in the 5A Division Regional Playoffs and they're determined to do the same. Coming off a very successful and deep run at the Las Vegas Invitational, the Mustangs are poised to start their journey back to the playoffs. This roster possesses a tremendous amount of talent that's loaded from top to bottom, and they brought wall trembling excitement during their match against the Trailblazers of Durango HS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roster: [player_tooltip player_id='808050' first='Mia' last='Scott'], [player_tooltip player_id='722161' first='Sulema' last='Arredondo'], Sienna Partida, [player_tooltip player_id='877300' first='Lea' last='Scott'], [player_tooltip player_id='553120' first='Kylie' last='Kandt'], [player_tooltip player_id='550943' first='Briley' last='Fawson'], [player_tooltip player_id='550893' first='Jayden' last='Villiatora'], Sarah Fisher, [player_tooltip player_id='543116' first='Lauren' last='Noble'], Jaycee Gormley, [player_tooltip player_id='564349' first='Sophie' last='Finlinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='662631' first='Camden' last='Finlinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='827098' first='Lily' last='Prince'], Eline Lemau &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='766787' first='Kimber' last='Morrow'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["766787"],"_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-68a4ed08b12db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 2028 OH is absolutely outstanding! Her smooth and easy approach is something you just have to witness for yourself. [player_tooltip player_id='766787' first='Kimber' last='Morrow'] presents phenomenal footwork, a very consistent and effective swing that not only dominated the game but rocked the house as she lead her Lady Mustangs to a 3-1 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This six-rotation baller possesses fundamental passing from a solid platform, very sound communication and the kind of on-court leadership that has a tremendous impact on her teammates. We're excited about what Kimber will do throughout her sophomore season. – Anthony Jones (Prep Dig AJ)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Prospect Clip</span></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/ofZ2htujvms?si=6lL8lXgXaFLCSh6x","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/ofZ2htujvms?si=6lL8lXgXaFLCSh6x </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Durango Trailblazers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most dominant, two-time 4A Division State Champion Durango Trailblazers blazed a path directly to the 5A division raising the bar like no other team &amp; this comes as no surprise because the quality of play that these stellar athletes have displayed is hugely comparable to any 5A Division program. To be noted, during the 24-25 season, Durango competed against several 5A programs, pushing each program to their limit, further defining why this team of highly talented prospects are ready &amp; nothing has changed about their determination to compete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roster: [player_tooltip player_id='540514' first='Taylor' last='Anderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='543169' first='Grace' last='Gonsalves'], Jaynesse Jerez, [player_tooltip player_id='520116' first='Maya' last='Dominguez'], Jamie Teano, Amoree Brown, Nicolette Chomakos, Tylee Thrasher, Kamari Gibson, [player_tooltip player_id='590035' first='Aracelli' last='Hernandez'], River Rose &amp; Preciouschanel Finley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["540514"],"_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-68a4ed08b136e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There are not enough words to describe the massive confidence that [player_tooltip player_id='540514' first='Taylor' last='Anderson'] walk &amp; plays with, every time she touches the court! The #1 RS hitter in Nevada put on a hitting clinic, emphatically displaying her dominance and ability to simply raise the bar! This TOP 2027 PROSPECT delivers destructive kill after kill and supplies very efficient support from the back row with tremendous digs, effortless passes, and infectious smiles that her teammates thrive in. We cannot wait to see what the season holds for Taylor as she leads the Trailblazers in their first 5A season. – Anthony Jones (Prep Dig AJ)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Prospect Clip</span></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/HzWPHBC8R_c?si=qnR-8JtJ4LNPBl-s","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/HzWPHBC8R_c?si=qnR-8JtJ4LNPBl-s </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["590035"],"_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-68a4ed08b13e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='590035' first='Aracelli' last='Hernandez'] is something special and she knows it! Coming off two consecutive 4A State Championship victories, this 2026 starting setter stepped into this 5A competition determined to compete and give her Lady Trailblazer teammates every bit of her expertise and skill that was needed to keep them in contention. Aracelli showcases a very high IQ, a hustle that keeps her team engaged, and does not hesitate to take the lead when needed. This season will be exciting for tis baller and we're here for it all. – Anthony Jones (Prep Dig AJ)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Prospect Clip</span></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/uvlMy8C2hlA?si=uw2a7O_vwNaCqlzv","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/uvlMy8C2hlA?si=uw2a7O_vwNaCqlzv </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>TEAMS</strong></span></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SET 1</span></strong></td><td><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SET 2</strong></span></td><td><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SET 3</strong></span></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SET 4</span></strong></td><td><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>WINNER</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Shadow Ridge Mustangs</strong></td><td>18</td><td>25</td><td>25</td><td>25</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Durango Trailblazers</strong></td><td>25</td><td>23</td><td>23</td><td>12</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional players to listen for and watch because Prep Dig Scouts will definitely be following.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shadow Ridge HS</strong> - 2029 S, [player_tooltip player_id='877300' first='Lea' last='Scott'] / 2026 S, [player_tooltip player_id='564349' first='Sophie' last='Finlinson'] / 2026 Oppo/OH, Eline Lemau</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Durango HS</strong> - 2028 OH, [player_tooltip player_id='543169' first='Grace' last='Gonsalves'] / 2026 Oppo/OH, [player_tooltip player_id='520116' first='Maya' last='Dominguez']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">!!! 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