Peyton White earned Top Performer at the Nevada Freshman Showcase, August 8, 2026.

Peyton sets with great footwork that gets her into position early and keeps her sets consistent. Her hands are soft, which gives her sets a touch that hitters can easily time up. She is very talented with her push and delivery, showing more polish in her mechanics than a lot of setters her age. She touches on communication constantly, keeping her hitters informed and involved throughout the match. Her ability to lift up her teammates stood out as much as her hands did, and that combination makes her a setter coaches will want to watch.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Peyton is quickly establishing herself as one of the top young setters in Nevada’s class. Her game continues to evolve thanks to her clean mechanics, strong decision-making, and ability to consistently put hitters in good positions to score. Peyton delivers smooth, no-spin sets and already shows the ability to jump set effectively, adding another layer to her offensive game. Even when passes drift off the net, she does a great job placing the ball in hittable locations for her attackers while mixing up her sets to keep defenses guessing and all hitters involved. Her smooth back set and overall court awareness continue to separate her as a young setter with a very bright future.

“My goals for this camp are to build stronger defensive skills and get ready for high school and next club season,” Peyton told Prep Dig Nevada.

When asked what she hopes college coaches notice most about her game, Peyton pointed directly to her leadership qualities on the court.

“One thing that I really want college coaches to notice about how I play is my leadership and communication on the court,” she shared.

Peyton also described what she feels makes her effective as a setter and all-around player.

“I play setter and right side. I feel that my biggest strength on the court is being able to react fast, anticipate each play, and as a setter, being able to make the smartest decision for the team,” she said.

Outside of volleyball, Peyton continues to excel in the classroom as well.

“Something coaches should know about me is that my current school GPA is a 3.75, and I love the mountains.”