The thought was once they lost their first team All State setter Aubrey Parker they would need a year or two to rebuild. That does not seem to be the case as they find themselves in the state bracket, regardless of the result in the finals of Regional play.

Gabrielle was having success hitting outside for Club 540, as well as middle. She is the only player affiliated with Courtland that is currently ranked. She showed a good swing hitting from the left side at a Prep Dig Exposure event but she can also bury balls from the middle. A very versatile player.

Courtland has qualified for the state bracket the last three years. They have yet to capture a state championship, finishing in the finals once in 2024.

Gabrielle is listed as a middle but last club season for 540 Volleyball Academy she was hitting left side. Her timing seemed to be good for that position allowing her to hit the ball with good velocity. Middles who convert to outside have trouble with their timing. They usually arrive to the ball too early and are coming down when they strike the ball.

Courtland lacks rosters and Gabrielle is the only player from her high school who is currently ranked.

While she lists middle blocker as her first position Gabrielle played left side in the sets I watched. When she hits the ball she puts good velocity on the ball. Against Virginia Juniors she combined with Zari Northam Zari Northam 5'8" | OH/MB Colonial Forge | 2029 State VA to put up a good block.

Next year she will attend Courtland which made it to the Class 4 Virginia state finals last year before losing to three time state champ James Wood. At 5’9″ her height falls short of a normal middle in high school so her best position stands out as a left side.