Riley earned a top performer award at our DMV Prep Dig 250 Expo. She also won first team honors for her district and second team honors for the Region. This resulted in a big boost up the rankings from 90 to 79.

Riley continues rising in our rankings. Back in August of last year she climbed from 99 to 90. She plays with a lot of confidence on the court wanting the ball to come to her. Until you get that confidence it becomes difficult to improve.

Riley will play for American this year. They had a rough stint in their first tournament losing to Metro travel and Virginia Elite. Their next tournament is the Charm City Challenge in Baltimore as well as the Northeast Qualfier in April.

Did not know much about Riley until the August Prep Dig showcase. There is always an army of liberos at these events so it is tough for them to all stand out. Their game relies on subtleties like the quiet pass and the effortless dig. Riley displayed those qualities well during the August showcase earning her a top performer award.

Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to watch her high school team perform. She must have done well. She won first team honors for the District and second team honors for the Class 6B Region. That always signals to me that I have to pay a little more attention to her play.

Riley got my attention at the DMV Stock up Showcase in Maryland. She earned a top performer nod. That got her a jump from 99 to 90 in our rankings. She was added to the rankings in April of this year. I liked her platform for passing as well as her defensive coverage in the back row. Most of all, it was her air of confidence she seems to bring to the court that impressed the most.

Gainesville plays in the Cedar Run District, which has three strong schools. Gainesville hopes to join them this year as a fourth.