Starla Vorel demonstrated impressive athleticism throughout the Sophomore ID Showcase, and it didn’t take long for her to catch our attention. The first thing that put her on our radar was her incredible vertical. She gets off the ground extremely well and uses that explosiveness to create an advantage for herself on both sides of the net.

Offensively, Starla showed plenty of versatility. She swings with power and looked comfortable attacking from just about anywhere across the front row. Whether she was working from the outside, right side, or being utilized in a different area of the net, she found ways to contribute and make herself available as an offensive option. Her ability to adapt to different roles stood out, and it’s evident that she’s the type of athlete willing to play wherever she’s needed if it helps her team be successful.

That athleticism carried over to her blocking as well. Starla did a great job getting up and pressing over the net, using her vertical and physicality to challenge opposing attackers. She competed hard at the net and showed the ability to make an impact even when she wasn’t the athlete taking the swing.

Beyond her physical tools, we loved the energy Starla brought to the floor. She remained positive, stayed engaged with those around her, and approached each opportunity with a team-first mentality. Her combination of athleticism, versatility, power, and willingness to embrace whatever role is asked of her gives her an exciting foundation to continue building upon. We’re looking forward to following Starla’s development and seeing where her volleyball career takes her.