Competing against some of the best teams in the nation, Pease established herself as one of the most dominant opposites in the building. On the defensive end, she was a wall. Time and time again, she closed blocks with authority, shutting down primary attackers and completely shifting momentum in critical stretches. Some of her stuff blocks carried so much emotion and energy that they felt like they were worth multiple points. That type of impact does not just show up on a stat sheet, it changes matches. Technically, what stood out most was her discipline in her ready position. She maintains balance while moving laterally, keeping her hands high and her base stable as she seals the pin. There is no panic in her footwork, just controlled urgency to get square and penetrate. Offensively, she was just as dangerous. She showed the ability to thread the needle through tight seams in the block and, when given space, turn and drive the ball down the line with force. Her size, speed, agility, and power combination immediately catches the attention of college scouts in attendance. Once programs get to know her competitive edge and personality, her value only increases. Any spectator watching this tournament could clearly see how instrumental she is to her team’s success and why they are considered one of the top teams in the country in their age group. Congratulations to Piper Pease Piper Pease 6'1" | RS/MB Cornerstone Christian | 2028 State TX on earning Top Performer honors at the Triple Crown NIT.

Pease will be with the Alamo 16 Premier team that will contend in the 16 Invitational Division in Round Rock. One of the best right side hitters in the state, she combines size, athleticism and excellent decision-making in a very special way, being a true difference-maker at the net. Pease is a reliable scorer who makes the most of her high contact point, can overwhelm opponents with her firepower and is also very smart with her shot selection. She also makes a huge impact defensively, getting in the way of opposing hitters and shutting them down with her well-balanced and aggressive blocking.

Piper is someone who embodies all of the characteristics of a true leader and great teammate.  There is never a moment that she isn’t hyping up her teammates or wanting them to succeed.  Every single interaction that our court coaches and scouts had with her led them to nominate her for this award.  Although it was tough to select a winner because of all of the wonderful nominations that she was up against, when it came down to it, Piper deserves this award for everything that makes her a human being.  Every interaction I have had with her over the last two years leaves me with a smile.  She is also relentless in her pursuit of greatness on and off of the court.  The very talented lefty opposite is a true shut down blocker and attacks the ball with both grace and aggressiveness.  The fact that she is not afraid to go up against anyone and welcomes feedback from coaches shows just how amazing of a competitor she is.  What makes her special is that she is so humble despite being highly ranked amongst the best players in the entire state of Texas.  We have seen Piper grow into an amazing young lady over the last two years and know that she is only beginning her journey.  We want to strongly encourage all young players to follow her volleyball journey on social media and in person at tournaments because we believe that she is a solid role model for any young player to look up to. 

Piper Pease Piper Pease 6'1" | RS/MB Cornerstone Christian | 2028 State TX , standing at 6’1, is a left-handed pin hitter with a strong and consistent approach. She has great reach over the net, making her an effective blocker. Her strong shoulders and hands give her power and control on every attack. She moves well for her size, showing agility that complements her height and skill. Piper’s combination of size, skill, and technique makes her a player to watch on both offense and defense.

Pease will be among the main scoring options for Alamo 15 Premier in the 15 Open division. A right side hitter with great size and solid technical skills, she is very reliable offensively and can carry her team’s offensive load with consistency. A lefty, Pease utilizes her high contact point extremely well to score points, and what makes of her such a productive scorer is her ability to see open spots on the opponents’ court and send the ball there with her skilled arm. She’s also an elite blocker, setting her block extremely well at the pin and playing aggressively above the net to get stops.

Pease plays for the Alamo 15 Premier team that secured a second-place finish in the event with four wins and five losses. Because of their fluid playing system, Alamo had a number of players appearing on the left, but she was by far the most productive and impressive of them. A lefty, Pease combined power and precision in her swings and did a terrific job offensively, scoring at a good rate and making very few errors. At 6’1″, she also had a strong blocking presence, making the most of her length, but also showing great technique with her moves above the net.

Piper is currently an unranked prospect in the 2028 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings, but that is only because I have not released them yet.  She plays volleyball at Smithson Valley High School and plays club for the Alamo volleyball program.  We have gotten to know this young lady quite well on the court and she has been a joy to cover.  In her first true Open Level tournament, she raised some eyebrows with her play at the net.  After watching her in a few of our showcases this past year, I was sure that she would be perfectly fine to dominate at this level and boy did she.  Going up against some of the best outside hitters that this huge state has to offer was not a problem at all for Miss Pease.  As a blocker I love how she sets the block on the pins by reading the hitters approach and times it perfectly to press over just as they are attacking the ball.  Her footwork is impeccable and she gives her middle enough time to close the block with her.  Her hands penetrate the space at the net perfectly to create a solid angle to direct the ball back to the opponent’s side of the court.  There is no question in my mind that she has and will continue to earn tons of accolades if this is the blank canvas that she is starting from.  I strongly encourage all college coaches to start watching her now because she is just getting started and will garner a lot of interest as the qualifier season comes along.