Rawlins County found the perfect way to harness Rodriguez’s defensive skills last fall. The Buffaloes slotted their star libero in the middle-back area and allowed her to operate a large chunk of the team’s open floor. The result was five digs per set, marking an explosive uptick in production from Rodriguez’s debut season. Rodriguez is quick to deny any off-speed shots in the campfire with her intentional first steps and rangy platform. Of course, this reliability also applies to Rodriguez’s presence in the serve-receive pattern. This excellence helped Rawlins County soar to its best record in years, and growth potential is still escalating in 2026.