O’Daniel grows more efficient running the Science Hill offense each time she takes the court. O’Daniel hustles hard after balls and executes a variety of sets. O’Daniel also displays sound range on defense, lunging after balls under control. O’Daniel also provides quality net backup. O’Daniel throws off blockers with a nice step into her sets and mixes in a deceptive setter dump. O’Daniel said everyone goes hard for balls and the Hilltoppers play for each other. Noting the players want each other to succeed, O’Daniel said the players next to each other will go for balls after the initial and second touches trying to keep plays alive, which led to the semifinal victory.

O’Daniel (pictured) is that lone sophomore on this list returning for her junior year. O’Daniel has benefitted from playing with a talented Innerlight team, learning different angles and routes to put the hitters in position to succeed. O’Daniel has good hands and does not lock her elbows to maintain better control of those sets. O’Daniel is also sound on defense. She goes hard after balls and makes crisp first touches.

O’Daniel (pictured) runs a great offense involving a number of hitters. She mixes things up well with deceptive back and regular setovers. O’Daniel is also not afraid to hit balls over on second hits to surprise opponents. O’Daniel is just as valuable on defense. O’Daniel goes on her knees, reacting quick to balls with tough downward trajectories. O’Daniel handles a number of hard and soft hits. She hustles into her defensive position after first touches, providing sound net backup.