One of the taller defenders in this (or any) class in Indiana, Sophia’s ability to understand her own athletic acuity and mesh it with the needs of the teammates around her make her one of the DS’s I’m featuring here. Need someone to receive serve in half the court? Ask Sophia. Hard-driven ball coming your way? Miss Rios ensures her fellow defenders know what their role is. She’s a second coach on the floor, which is nice to have and not worry about. Leadership in this position is hard to come by, and Sophia easily fits the mold.

One of the taller defenders in this (or any) class in Indiana, Sophia’s ability to understand her own athletic acuity and mesh it with the needs of the teammates around her make her one of the DS’s I’m featuring here. Need someone to receive serve in half the court? Ask Sophia. Hard-driven ball coming your way? Miss Rios ensures her fellow defenders know what their role is. She’s a second coach on the floor, which is nice to have and not worry about. Leadership in this position is hard to come by, and Sophia easily fits the mold.