I’ve watched Shirley continuously improve during the last year or so. She performed well a club season ago and stood out again during multiple in-person scouting opportunities of Bettendorf in the fall. Shirley’s versatility is her calling card. She helps her teams out wherever it’s needed. That was the case when I watched her competing at the 2026 Impact Invite in Ankeny. Her Platform 17 Adidas squad won the 17/18U Gold Bracket at the event with her operating through six rotations. Shirley brings a heavy swing to the front row. It’s derrived from a strong vertical leap, strength and hang time, which also aids her in throwing up the block. A good athlete, Shirley moves well laterally and flashes quick reflexes to hold up well in the back row.

I’ve watched Shirley continuously improve during the last year or so. She performed well a club season ago and stood out again during multiple in-person scouting opportunities of Bettendorf in the fall. Shirley’s versatility is her calling card. She helps her teams out wherever it’s needed. That was the case when I watched her competing at the 2026 Impact Invite in Ankeny. Her Platform 17 Adidas squad won the 17/18U Gold Bracket at the event with her operating through six rotations. Shirley brings a heavy swing to the front row. It’s derrived from a strong vertical leap, strength and hang time, which also aids her in throwing up the block. A good athlete, Shirley moves well laterally and flashes quick reflexes to hold up well in the back row.