Ranked No. 23 overall in the Texas 2027 class by Prep Dig, Vanessa Glenn Vanessa Glenn 5'8" | OH TX continues to show why she is one of the most reliable and technically sound back-row players in her age group. Competing at the prestigious Triple Crown NIT, Glenn played a pivotal role in helping Texas Advantage Volleyball march to an undefeated championship run. While she has developed as a versatile outside hitter over the years, what stood out most in this event was her transformation into a high-level defensive specialist, operating primarily out of the right back zone in TAV’s 5-1 system. Her disciplined, low defensive posture allows her to make late adjustments without sacrificing platform angle or timing against heavy swings. Miss Glen demonstrates impressive lower-body dexterity, contorting and shifting in both directions to create optimal digging angles even when attacked in the seam. She does not overreact; instead, she absorbs pace and delivers controlled balls to target, keeping her team’s offense flowing. In serve receive, her ball control remains elite showcasing a calm, quiet platform, and consistent first contacts even under national-level serving pressure. That reliability is exactly what allows a high-powered offense to stay in rhythm. Beyond the technical skill, her poise was evident against the best competition in the country. Vanessa’s individual performance was instrumental in TAV’s championship success, and her growth into a defensive weapon at this level speaks volumes about her development. Please join us in congratulating Vanessa on earning Top Performer honors at the Triple Crown NIT.

Ranked No. 23 overall in the Texas 2027 class by Prep Dig, Vanessa Glenn Vanessa Glenn 5'8" | OH TX continues to show why she is one of the most reliable and technically sound back-row players in her age group. Competing at the prestigious Triple Crown NIT, Glenn played a pivotal role in helping Texas Advantage Volleyball march to an undefeated championship run. While she has developed as a versatile outside hitter over the years, what stood out most in this event was her transformation into a high-level defensive specialist, operating primarily out of the right back zone in TAV’s 5-1 system. Her disciplined, low defensive posture allows her to make late adjustments without sacrificing platform angle or timing against heavy swings. Miss Glen demonstrates impressive lower-body dexterity, contorting and shifting in both directions to create optimal digging angles even when attacked in the seam. She does not overreact; instead, she absorbs pace and delivers controlled balls to target, keeping her team’s offense flowing. In serve receive, her ball control remains elite showcasing a calm, quiet platform, and consistent first contacts even under national-level serving pressure. That reliability is exactly what allows a high-powered offense to stay in rhythm. Beyond the technical skill, her poise was evident against the best competition in the country. Vanessa’s individual performance was instrumental in TAV’s championship success, and her growth into a defensive weapon at this level speaks volumes about her development. Please join us in congratulating Vanessa on earning Top Performer honors at the Triple Crown NIT.