Mullen began to flex its strength with a massive comeback to swipe Set 2 of Thursday’s contest. From there, McCully and her veteran crew found their stride. McCully has been in our coverage spotlight before, especially after the Mustangs made a positive impression at last year’s tournament. Now, the junior middle blocker can build upon a team-best blocking performance while preparing for the semifinals.

McCully’s prep career was already on an upward trajectory after her Mullen squad reached last year’s Class D2 quarterfinals. However, this terminal attacker has taken the next step in her development en route to nearly three kills per set to kick off 2026. McCully is on pace to soar past her sophomore totals and has proven her willingness to score in various ways. Expect this high-flying middle blocker to score in front of the setter, on the slide, and everywhere in between.