My name is Payton Durante Payton Durante 6'1" | OH El Dorado | 2026 CA , and I am from Yorba Linda, California, and in the Class of 2026!

Versatility. Communication. Energy. Power. These are the traits I like to bring when I play volleyball! I am a 6’1 OH hitter who loves to be a leader on the court. My strong suit is that I am a versatile player than can provide power and a big block as an outside hitter but get scrappy on defense and give opponents trouble with my serve. My teammates are so important to me, so I try to be the best communicator on the court. I am working hard in the gym and on sharpening my block reading and dialing in my serving technique even more. I have big personal and developmental goals whether it be playing for my indoor team Balboa Bay Club 16 1’s, my high school team El Dorado High school, or even in sand pairs. Training. Teamwork. Tenacity. These three “T” words I like to live by.

My club team will be playing in the JVA West Coast Cup over Memorial Day weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center (May 25-27), also SCVA Championships (June 8-9), and then and at AAU Nationals in Orlando, Florida (June 21-24). I would love to have you come out and watch! My team and I have worked hard to make into the top 25 in SCVA in our age group. We are pushing to finish the season strong. Go Balboa Bay!

Follow me on IG @payton.durantevb

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