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November 5, 2010. I remember it like it was yesterday.
A lot of you reached out with so much heart after Part 1—thank you. We are safe now, but this is the story behind the Lady in the Red Hat. It’s about the day my “normal” died and the foundation for vballrecruiter was born in ...the quiet.
Part 2: After the Noise.
Ella McDonald #9 MB Class of 2026
Reese Moriarty #7 OH Class of 2028
Defense starts it. Teamwork finishes it.
Refused to let it hit the floor 😤 one of my favorite plays of 2025. #girlsvolleyball #pancake #volleyballdefense
Setters be like: surprise. 👀
One of my faves from 2025!
Setters be like: surprise. 👀 #setter #setting #volleyball
Spotlighting our 2027 High Academic Watchlist athletes.
Evaluated for both volleyball ability and academic fit, these players project well for top academic programs.
Many are flying under the radar.
Think that might be you?
Comment WATCHLIST and we’ll review your application ...and consider you in the future.
Lyllah Sapp #24 Setter/Libero Class of 2026
Julia Dantzler #6 OH Class of 2028
Mackenzie Manning #17 Setter Class of 2027
Kiley Adams #7 Libero/DS Class of 2027
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