Leyal first came on the radar towards the end of the 2025 season when she led Paramount Jazz 13 to a tournament win in the Chesapeake Showdown in the 13/14 Division. At the Junior Nationals she received an extended view, showing an ability to play six rotations. Her passing kept Paramount in system, while she could also generate an offense from the back row. She also showed consistency putting the ball down from the left side.

At 5’9″ with an approach jump of 9’3″ would fall short of some of the Metro prospects. However, she finds the empty spots along the floor, putting good velocity on her hits. With a little more growth and strength she should be even more terminal.

Leyla will play at Paul VI next year. The Panthers will have an opening at one of their pin positions.

Leyla made the All tournament team after leading Paramount to the gold in the American Division. She will receive additional exposure at the Prep Dig frosh Showcase on the calendar for the end of July, along with her all-tournament teammate Nyla Mclaurin Nyla Mclaurin 5'6" | OH North Stafford | 2030 VA .

Paramount Jazz has a number of pins who can hurt you. Leyla stands out as one of those pins. At 5’9″ with a 9’3″ approach jump she finds enough space over the net to put the ball away. Those deep hits in the corner are the toughest to dig.

She also plays a solid six rotations with the ability to put some velocity on the ball with her back row attacks. Leyla will attend Paul VI next year. It would not surprise me to see her on the varsity roster her frosh season.

I watched her a little in a tournament when she was 13 playing in the Chesapeake Showdown. Her outside hitting was too much for MVSA Force as the Paramount 13 team won the showdown.

In their third set against Blue Ridge her ace gave Paramount a 13-12 lead. Paramount then lost the next three points to give Blue Ridge the win. It appears she can play both pins, transitioning well with quick feet to get her in an excellent position to hit.

I’ll probably see a lot more of her since she plans on playing for Paul VI.