Leighton was an absolute force for her 14 Lightning squad this weekend. She made high-level defensive plays look routine, coming up with impressive saves and extending rallies when her team needed it most. In serve receive, she was calm and composed — making it look easy while consistently delivering a quality first contact.

Her quickness truly separates her. Leighton covers an incredible amount of court with efficiency and control, reading hitters early and positioning herself before the ball even crosses the net. She doesn’t just react — she anticipates.

Her out-of-system ball is effective and intentional, allowing her team to stay aggressive even in scramble situations. She understands tempo, delivers hittable balls, and keeps plays alive with purpose.

A relentless defender with high volleyball IQ and range well beyond her years.

Leighton was an absolute force for her 14 Lightning squad this weekend. She made high-level defensive plays look routine, coming up with impressive saves and extending rallies when her team needed it most. In serve receive, she was calm and composed — making it look easy while consistently delivering a quality first contact.

Her quickness truly separates her. Leighton covers an incredible amount of court with efficiency and control, reading hitters early and positioning herself before the ball even crosses the net. She doesn’t just react — she anticipates.

Her out-of-system ball is effective and intentional, allowing her team to stay aggressive even in scramble situations. She understands tempo, delivers hittable balls, and keeps plays alive with purpose.

A relentless defender with high volleyball IQ and range well beyond her years.