Click to view Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA – Earned the 10FT Recruitable Credential at the UA Next Camp in Kansas City on February 14, 2025, with a verified 10’4 approach touch measured by UA Next staff. Anaya is a Class of 2029 athlete at Sierra Canyon and plays for San Gabriel Elite .

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA first cleared the 10-foot mark at age 13 while training with Mizuno Long Beach, and she kept pushing until she reached a verified 10’4 at UA Next in Kansas City. “I felt good knowing I was able to touch 10 feet. Ever since that day, I felt much more confident jumping and hitting,” she said. With her teammates and strength coach there to celebrate, Anaya needed just two attempts to break through the milestone. That confidence translated into measurable improvement, as she explained: “I noticed how much my hitting has changed. I felt a lot more confident going up to hit and jumping in general.” Her steady climb from 10’1.5 to 10’5 shows her drive to keep building strength and explosiveness, qualities college coaches consistently value. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA , Class of 2029, Outside Hitter
Earned an invite to the 2025 NTDP Summer Training Series (U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 29 to August 1, 2025. This achievement is recognized as a Recruitable Credential.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA focused on staying locked in and bringing positive energy, no matter the result. “Win or lose, I always try to keep my cool and remind my team we belong here,” she said. Her reflections show emotional intelligence and a team-centered approach. “The connections we made this season meant a lot. It was my first year on this team, and they made me feel confident and full of energy.” That confidence translated into consistent play and leadership on the floor.

Anaya shared, “I’d like to thank my coaches: Jez, Shelby, Lisa, and SG Elite for always being there for me. They’ve pushed me to be my best and helped me grow in confidence on and off the court. I’ve learned and improved so much as a person and an athlete since the first time I stepped foot on SG, and I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done throughout my 15s journey.”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA | Outside Hitter | MVP – SoCal PrepDig Freshman Showcase (June 14, 2025 – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
Selected by Emily Foster

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA earned MVP honors at the SoCal PrepDig Freshman Showcase for her explosive offense, advanced mechanics, and ability to energize her team. Selected by Coach Emily Foster, Anaya showed flashes of Division I level potential with a strong, fluid approach, a high-reaching arm swing, and the ability to score from anywhere on the court.

She consistently found ways to generate kills, using a variety of shot selections and angles to keep defenses guessing. Beyond the stat sheet, Anaya played with intensity and brought fire to every rally. As she continues to grow in understanding character and leadership with her teammates, her athletic ceiling is sky-high, making her one of the top outsides to watch from this showcase. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA Named Top Performer at the PrepDig SoCal Freshman Showcase.

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA is most excited to showcase her hitting skills at the NTDP Spring Training Series. She’s looking forward to playing alongside some of the nation’s top talent, knowing that the experience will push her to work harder and absorb everything she can from both the players and the coaches. Being invited to NTDP is a tremendous honor for Anaya, who sees it as a sign that all her dedication and effort are beginning to pay off. She’s especially excited to work with new players, get to know athletes she’s seen across the net at tournaments, and immerse herself in the full camp experience.

If she could bring someone with her, Anaya would choose Grace Ge Grace Ge 5'10" | S/RS Harvard-Westlake | 2028 State CA from Mizuno 15 Rockstar, praising her as one of the hardest-working student-athletes she knows, a freshman on Harvard Westlake’s varsity volleyball team, a summer beach player, a talented flutist in the concert band, and someone passionate about creative writing, art, and reading fantasy books. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Anaya Dela Fuente Anaya Dela Fuente 5'11" | OH/RS Sierra Canyon School | 2029 CA has fine-tuned her game on both sides of the ball, showing the kind of control, energy, and growth trajectory that signals next-level potential. On offense, she is a strong attacker with excellent wrist control, allowing her to place the ball where she wants with precision. Defensively, she “balls out” with consistent effort and strong instincts, making smart reads and keeping rallies alive.

Although she’s only a middle schooler, Anaya plays well beyond her years and will be competing for the highly competitive Sierra Canyon program. She’s also a multi-sport athlete who runs track, which adds to her explosiveness and athletic ceiling. Her go-to snacks include bananas and açaí bowls, fueling her constant improvement and focus. Keep an eye on this 2029 standout, she’s already making moves toward a bright future. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Dela Fuente’s quickness and explosiveness set her apart, allowing her to transition seamlessly and attack with force. Her ability to generate powerful, well-timed swings makes her a difficult matchup at the net. She brings a relentless energy that keeps her team’s offense moving. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247