Gabriella’s upcoming season will show what happens when recognition meets expectation. The North Forsyth outside hitter enters the fall ranked second in Georgia’s 2027 class after being named the 2025 Forsyth County News Volleyball Player of the Year. She has also developed as a six-rotation pin through high-school and ProLink competition, giving her the opportunity to affect matches through offense, serve receive and back-row defense.

What makes Gabriella especially interesting is the range within her game. She can generate offense from the left pin, but her court awareness and ability to contribute through extended rallies make her more than a terminal attacker. North Forsyth will need her to handle difficult assignments, remain steady through serve receive and produce even when opposing defenses are organized specifically around stopping her. ~ S.Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga

Gabriella shows strong awareness on the outside and does a good job adjusting to different tempos. She maintains balance through her approach and delivers consistent swings. Her ability to stay engaged helps keep the offense moving. Gabriella adds stability to the pin. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga

Gabriella displayed good body control when attacking and showed strong approach balance when adjusting to different set locations. She remained aggressive while facing organized defensive systems. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga

Gabriella was a spark on the outside with the power to end rallies and the court vision to make it count. Her vertical is massive, and she used it to unleash heavy, high-contact swings that kept defenders guessing. What stood out most was her calm confidence — even under pressure, she was poised, focused, and effective. With explosive transitions, smooth shot variety, and a fighter’s mentality, Gabriella played like a star in the making. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast