Payton Southard
Payton Southard
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Vernon Birmingham | Prep Dig Scout
Southard is another player who saw most of their action as a DS. In what I saw, she appears to be very reliable in her passing, often setting to spot. Defensively, she works hard and moves her feet well to position herself to make touch plays look easy. I also saw some footage of her in the libero jersey, where she looked equally as sharp.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Southard can find several different ways to contribute to the ball control phase. She is an adept left-back defender who will not shy away from heavy heat down the line. However, Southard has also distinguished herself as an adept setter with the hands needed to pilot a quick, efficient offense. She tallied a handful of assists for Maize South last fall to accompany her second-straight triple-digit dig total from the back row. Shockwave 16-Black is happy to have this versatile standout in their corner for the 2026 season, making big impressions at venues like MEQ and Triple Crown NIT. April added to the narrative.
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