For Riverside she averages about 1.2 blocks per set. She reached the century mark with 26 recorded solo blocks. That is more than double the block total of setter/right side MacKenzie Davis, who finished second on the team with 48.

A lot of that success appears to come from her ability to read the setter and adjust quickly. There is also the athleticism to move quickly from side to side. Middles need good timing, whether it is waiting for the hitter to make her jump before starting the block or transitioning after the block to execute a quick tempo set. A 10’3″ approach jump helps her reach over the net.

Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH Riverside | 2026 State #38 Nation VA led the team in kills but it was Gabriella who carried the top hitting percentage at .396. Riverside won two state championships because of her excellence at blocking the middle. Last year during the club season Metro finished in third place In the Junior Nationals Open Division with Gabby as their primary blocker. This year she returns to play for Metro. At the Chesapeake Regional Bid championship they qualified for the National Division. After that they qualified for Open.

Gabby has committed to American.

For Riverside she averages about 1.2 blocks per set. She reached the century mark with 26 recorded solo blocks. That is more than double the block total of setter/right side MacKenzie Davis, who finished second on the team with 48.

A lot of that success appears to come from her ability to read the setter and adjust quickly. There is also the athleticism to move quickly from side to side. Middles need good timing, whether it is waiting for the hitter to make her jump before starting the block or transitioning after the block to execute a quick tempo set. A 10’3″ approach jump helps her reach over the net.

Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH Riverside | 2026 State #38 Nation VA led the team in kills but it was Gabriella who carried the top hitting percentage at .396. Riverside won two state championships because of her excellence at blocking the middle. Last year during the club season Metro finished in third place In the Junior Nationals Open Division with Gabby as their primary blocker. This year she returns to play for Metro. At the Chesapeake Regional Bid championship they qualified for the National Division. After that they qualified for Open.

Gabby has committed to American.