Marli Farrior earned Top Performer at the SoCal UpNext Showcase, August 29, 2026.

Marli Farrior digs well when the ball comes up in defense, and she brings that same reliability across multiple positions. She plays strong defense and gets great contact on the ball, giving a coach a hitter who can be trusted in more than one spot on the court.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Marli Farrior Marli Farrior 5'2" | OH/DS/L Harvard-Westlake | 2032 CA is returning to the UpNext showcase, and her memory of last year is centered on texture rather than a single takeaway. She “really enjoyed the atmosphere and playing with different players,” and said she “learned new techniques and got better.” Marli is an outside hitter/defensive specialist still building out her game, and that kind of open-ended exposure, new faces, new looks, new information, is exactly the kind of environment that produces growth without her needing to name the specific skill in advance.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Marli Farrior Marli Farrior 5'2" | OH/DS/L Harvard-Westlake | 2032 CA , an outside hitter and middle blocker from The Center for Early Education, has been sharpening her jump serve with the goal of making it one of her most reliable weapons. At the SoCal UpNext Showcase, she embraced the chance to grow her game and connect with others, sharing that she was most excited about “learning new techniques at the showcase and meeting new players.” Marli has also been focused on developing her line shot and attacking corners, using the high level of competition to test herself under pressure. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247