Aaliyah Hjelmstad Aaliyah Hjelmstad 5'5" | DS/L Hillsboro-Central Valley | 2027 State ND anchors the floor with advanced read progression, strong platform angles, and the ability to control first contact off high-velocity swings. She tracks hitters early out of serve receive and transition, reads shoulder direction and arm speed well, and consistently takes efficient angles to dig balls clean into target zones.

Technically, Aaliyah stands out in serve receive and live-ball defense. She stays quiet through contact with a stable base, controls her platform line, and routinely delivers in-system passes to the setter window. In defense, she shows excellent floor vision — reading seams, adjusting depth, and using soft hands to absorb pace and redirect digs. She also brings value on second contact, making smart decisions when taking the second ball and keeping tempo alive.

She communicates early, organizes coverage, and maintains discipline in base and perimeter defense. Against high-level competition, she continues to show she can absorb pressure, extend rallies, and create transition opportunities. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Why Recruit Her: Aaliyah Hjelmstad Aaliyah Hjelmstad 5'5" | DS/L Hillsboro-Central Valley | 2027 State ND offers advanced defensive reads, elite platform control, and system-stabilizing consistency — a libero/DS who raises the standard at the next level. 🔥

Aaliyah Hjelmstad Aaliyah Hjelmstad 5'5" | DS/L Hillsboro-Central Valley | 2027 State ND anchors the floor with advanced read progression, strong platform angles, and the ability to control first contact off high-velocity swings. She tracks hitters early out of serve receive and transition, reads shoulder direction and arm speed well, and consistently takes efficient angles to dig balls clean into target zones.

Technically, Aaliyah stands out in serve receive and live-ball defense. She stays quiet through contact with a stable base, controls her platform line, and routinely delivers in-system passes to the setter window. In defense, she shows excellent floor vision — reading seams, adjusting depth, and using soft hands to absorb pace and redirect digs. She also brings value on second contact, making smart decisions when taking the second ball and keeping tempo alive.

She communicates early, organizes coverage, and maintains discipline in base and perimeter defense. Against high-level competition, she continues to show she can absorb pressure, extend rallies, and create transition opportunities. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Why Recruit Her: Aaliyah Hjelmstad Aaliyah Hjelmstad 5'5" | DS/L Hillsboro-Central Valley | 2027 State ND offers advanced defensive reads, elite platform control, and system-stabilizing consistency — a libero/DS who raises the standard at the next level. 🔥