Toughness and versatility define Sadie Costello Sadie Costello 5'8" | RS/DS/L Little Rock Christian Academy | 2027 AR . At 5’8″ she is undersized as a right-side, but this lefty has a powerful swing and is quick off the floor to beat larger blockers. Few players can transition between front-row and back-row as seamlessly as Costello. Whether contributing as a right side attacker, defensive specialist, or libero, she consistently finds ways to impact matches.

Her overall volleyball IQ and understanding of the role of each position on the floor stands out when watching her on the court. Most likely she will transition to a DS with the ability to hit from the back-row. “I see my role as wherever I am needed,” states Costello. “I picked Henderson State because it felt like home and I felt it was a safe place to grow with coach Sydney.”

Not only is Henderson State getting a high IQ player, but a hardnosed, versatile player that can fill multiple holes on any given day.

Costello is another one of those universal players that can be put in any position. She is a lefty attacker her swings on both the outside and right side pin. She does a great job at swinging into the deep corners and going high off hands. Her back row is pretty impressive as well as she does a great job at reading the attackers and putting herself in the right position. She will play for EVA 17 National this season.