solid on serve receive, and made an impact from both pins.

O’Connor has no shortage of firepower, but Sami Mondino Sami Mondino 5'11" | OH/RS Sandra Day O’Connor | 2027 State AZ brought some serious heat throughout the Nike TOC. She was incredibly smart with her shot selection, playing with a mature, high volleyball IQ that allowed her to find ways to score even against strong blocks and disciplined defenses. She sees the court well, recognizes what is available, and has the ability to change up her attack rather than trying to overpower every ball.

What really stood out was the balance between her calmness and competitiveness. Mondino brings a composed presence to the court and rarely looks rattled, but underneath that calm demeanor is a fighting spirit that shows up every time she steps on the floor. She competes hard through long rallies, stays engaged, and continues looking for ways to make an impact regardless of the situation.

Mondino was also solid in serve receive and showed her versatility by producing from both pins. Being able to contribute in multiple rotations and handle responsibilities in the back row adds another dimension to her game. On a roster loaded with offensive weapons, Mondino still found ways to stand out with her consistency, intelligence, versatility, and competitive edge.

Sami is a fun player to watch because she plays so fearless at the net. She showcased a powerful arm swing, consistently generating high contact and driving the ball with pace to all areas of the court. Whether in system or out of system, she found ways to terminate, showing the ability to tool the block and make smart shot selections when needed. She proved to be a true six-rotation player when we watched her, handling serve receive with poise and delivering consistent passes that kept her team in rhythm offensively. Defensively, she brought strong effort and awareness, tracking balls well and turning digs into transition opportunities. Overall she was a top level player over the weekend, and really helped bring Atomic their bid with her high level play.