Speaking of tournament appearances, Wood made the most of her time in Lincoln with Central Valley last fall. Her poise and precision lifted the Cougars to the Class D2 semifinals and placed the program on an upward trajectory heading into 2025. Wood has a knack for finding the hot hand and has also elevated her game as an attacking threat in the front row. We’re eager to see her all-around game flourish in the ultra-competitive small-town scene.

Speaking of the tournament, we have to give a nod to Central Valley’s sophomore signal-caller. Wood piloted the Cougars to a straight-set quarterfinal win over Amherst and nearly pulled off a stunner against undefeated Leyton. Her precise location provided ample scoring opportunities for Central Valley’s attackers, and Wood wasn’t afraid to put down a few kills in the front row. The Cougars will have everyone’s attention on the small-town scene as Wood and her team look for a repeat trip to Lincoln.

Speaking of the tournament, we have to give a nod to Central Valley’s sophomore signal-caller. Wood piloted the Cougars to a straight-set quarterfinal win over Amherst and nearly pulled off a stunner against undefeated Leyton. Her precise location provided ample scoring opportunities for Central Valley’s attackers, and Wood wasn’t afraid to put down a few kills in the front row. The Cougars will have everyone’s attention on the small-town scene as Wood and her team look for a repeat trip to Lincoln.

Wood garnered a few mentions during our tournament coverage, and this feature is not complete without the Central Valley sophomore. The Cougars reached Class D2’s semifinals behind Wood’s precise location and aggressive setting style. Aside from her ability to distribute the ball, Wood was also among Class D2’s best servers during the postseason. The small-town scene is no stranger to star setters, and Wood is making an early case to be in this conversation.

Wood’s savvy setting earned her a shoutout in our Day 2 quarterfinal feature, but her impactful presence took on a new shape in Friday’s semifinal. Central Valley dropped the first two sets to Leyton but clawed back in the third behind Wood’s tough serving. Her driving, flat serves led to several transition opportunities for the Cougar offense, and Wood was ready to dish that offense. Her upperclassman tenure with Central Valley will be fascinating.