About Layla
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Theresa Hickman | Prep Dig Scout
Layla Mitchell stabilized first contact the moment she stepped on the court. Her platform stayed quiet through serve-receive, and she consistently delivered balls in the setter’s window, even when she was stretched outside her midline. In live play, she took efficient routes and beat the ball to the spot, keeping her chest forward and creating clean, playable digs. What separated her was how early she read hitters—she wasn’t guessing, she was tracking arm and shoulder and positioning before contact. You could hear her the entire rally, organizing seams and calling tempo so her block could get set. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas
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Layla Mitchell
Layla
Mitchell
5'3" | DS/L
Mancos | 2029
CO
enters her freshman season as a defensive player to watch for Mancos. She shows quick movement in the back row and a balanced platform, allowing her to handle serve-receive with consistency and cover tips and seams effectively. Mitchell reacts well to attackers and brings steady ball control, giving her team the ability to extend rallies and stay in system. She’s a name to keep an eye on as she begins her high school career.
~Theresa @prepdigdakotas
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