O’Neal played an important role as a freshman on a squad that won a Hawkeye Ten Conference championship in 2025. Through the Tigers’ first 79 sets, the ninth-grader contributed 65 kills, 8.0 blocks and 32 digs. O’Neal jumps well and generates power in her lefty swing from the opposite pin. Her body is positioned well to challenge spots in the defense most vulnerable to the attack. O’Neal does well in reading the block, figuring out ways to avoid it or use it to her advantage. O’Neal shows a good feel for throwing up the block with potential for more growth in that area and others.

O’Neal played an important role as a freshman on a squad that won a Hawkeye Ten Conference championship in 2025. Through the Tigers’ first 79 sets, the ninth-grader contributed 65 kills, 8.0 blocks and 32 digs. O’Neal jumps well and generates power in her lefty swing from the opposite pin. Her body is positioned well to challenge spots in the defense most vulnerable to the attack. O’Neal does well in reading the block, figuring out ways to avoid it or use it to her advantage. O’Neal shows a good feel for throwing up the block with potential for more growth in that area and others.