Sydney showed up at the frosh showcase last year but fell short of winning a top performer award. While she blocked a number of balls her hitting was still just a little raw. She returned to Richmond after the high school season for a Prep Dig Exposure Showcase bringing a little more polish to her game. That led to a top performer award.

At this stock up showcase Sydney showed some exceptional strenghth when striking the ball. When her timing was right and her hand made contact with the ball you could hear the impact. That ball was punished.

Sydney has an approach jump of 9’9″. She plays middle as well as some right side for Paramount 15. They played in the Open in Junior Nationals. They finished 23rd out of 48 teams.

Last season Sydney did not get a lot of playing time for Riverside in their championship run. She only played in 19 of the 83 sets they played. This season they will lose both of their middles to graduation, opening up playing opportunities for Sydney.

Sydney is currently ranked number 14 in the class of 2029. She is the third ranked middle in the class.

Normally, I limit our top performer awards to one per player. I try my best to give more players an opportunity to win the award. I have relaxed that a little for those who win frosh top performer awards. No reason to prevent them from winning a more prestigious award.

Last year Sydney won a frosh top performer award. At that time her offensive game was a little rough but she put up a good block with her length. At this event her offensive game flashed better with improved timing with the quick tempo sets. In actual game situations this can prove more difficult depending on how well the transition.

Sydney has grown an inch since that Frosh showcase. While she made the varsity for Riverside her playing time was restricted. She brought an impressive .366 hitting percentage to the court in the 19 sets she played.

Sydney will suit up for Paramount 15 first team. Her approach jump records at 9’9″. Plenty to like about Sydney’s game.

Sydney won a top performer award at our Prep Dig frosh showcase. She was there with Sierra Thomas Sierra Thomas 6'0" | OH Bishop McNamara | 2029 State VA , Sophia Groshek Sophia Groshek 6'0" | RS/OH Annapolis Area Christian | 2029 State VA and Brie Mouton Brie Mouton 5'7" | S Annapolis Area Christian | 2029 State VA along with a number of other frosh who shined at the event. While her offensive game is still a work in progress, she brings the ability to put up a good block at the net with her long reach.

Riverside lost a very good middle to graduation. An opening exists for her to take. At 6’0″ with further growth in her future Sydney brings the height for the position.

Last year Riverside won the Class 5 State championship. One of their top middles Brianna Holladay graduated. That should open up a spot for the 6’0′ Sydney Lewis Sydney Lewis 6'1" | MB Riverside | 2029 State VA . As a frosh her talent level will fall short of Brianna. However, with Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH Riverside | 2026 State #38 Nation VA and their other middle Gabriella Vizek Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | MB Riverside | 2026 State VA leading the offense all Sydney has to do is play her game.

That game includes becoming a force at the net when blocking. Her hitting still needs some improvement especially with her arm swing to create more force on her hits. The challenge with frosh lies with limiting their errors while playing against the more experienced high school juniors and seniors. Her game will improve as she gains more experience. With time she will play a solid middle

Expect her to fill a role plugging up the middle for Riverside to win a second straight Class 5 state championship.