Naya Mathews
Naya Mathews
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Samantha Fitzgerald | Prep Dig Scout
Mathews delivered eight kills and five blocks in Buford’s four-set win over Mill Creek. For a freshman, that stat line gets attention because it shows influence on both sides of the net. But from a recruiting standpoint, the age makes the technical details more interesting than the totals.
Young blockers often rely on athleticism and reach. The next step is learning efficiency. Reading the pass. Identifying the setter’s available options. Getting the first step in the correct direction. Penetrating across the net instead of simply jumping beside it.
Offensively, the same principle applies. Footwork and timing create a more sustainable attacking profile than raw explosiveness alone. Mathews already has evidence that she can affect varsity matches. Now the evaluation becomes about how quickly the technique develops around those tools. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga
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Mathews competed with energy and stayed involved in both blocking and attacking sequences. She remained active across rotations and continued to apply pressure offensively. Her willingness to take swings in key moments stood out. That effort helped maintain momentum. ~ Z.R. Nix @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga
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