Hustle. Grit. Impact. Those three words perfectly capture Samantha Denny’s game. She brings relentless energy to every point and consistently finds ways to make a difference from the back row. Her hard work throughout the club season was evident, and it showed in every aspect of her performance.

What impressed us most was her willingness to do the little things that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. Samantha covered her hitters exceptionally well, chased down even the toughest balls, and refused to let rallies end without a fight. She also put together an outstanding serve receive performance, showing a steady platform and the confidence to handle difficult serves.

Samantha is the type of player every team needs—a competitor who elevates those around her through effort and consistency. We’re excited to watch her take that same mentality into her freshman season at O’Connor.

Samantha is one of the more promising young liberos to monitor in the 2030 class, she continues to impress with her defensive instincts and steady ball control. She plays with confidence in serve receive, covers a large amount of court, and consistently competes with high energy from start to finish. Her ability to read hitters early and stay composed under pressure separates her from many players at this stage of development. As she continues gaining experience and refining her overall game, she has the potential to become a future ranked defensive specialist