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Caroline Jacobsen's Skills as a Right Fielder Should Not Go Unnoticed

AUSL Utah Talons March 9, 2026 - Growing up playing softball or baseball, there was a stereotype about right field. It's often where the youngest or weakest player on the team is stuck in an attempt to avoid seeing any defensive action. But as the level of the game progresses, right field becomes the position with one of the strongest arms on the field. Often, they're a power bat too. The Utah Talons' Caroline Jacobsen has made a professional career out of being an elite rightfielder, and it happened because she was looking for an opportunity in college.... Full Story

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Déjà Vu: Thompson, Carlini Earn Player of the Week Honors Again

LOVB March 9, 2026 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. - For the second time in three weeks, Founding Athletes Jordan Thompson and Lauren Carlini have earned League One Volleyball's Player of the Week honors after standout individual performances. Offensive Player of the Week: Jordan Thompson, Opposite Hitter, LOVB Houston Thompson continued to torment opposing defenses last week, landing 45 kills (6.86 per set) on a .481 attack efficiency to power LOVB Houston to two match victories. Named Player of the Match in both, Thompson made 17 kills in a sweep... Full Story

Ignite Keep Burning Opponents, Stretch Win Streak to Seven

MLV Indy Ignite March 8, 2026 - FISHERS, Ind. - The Indy Ignite continue lighting Major League Volleyball on fire. After downing Grand Rapids in four sets at Fishers Event Center, Indy has now strung together seven straight wins and pushed its league-leading record to a sizzling 13-2. The latest victory was by no means easy. Despite playing its second match in as many days, Grand Rapids battled throughout and even mounted a comeback to take the opening set 25-23. Indy re-established its presence the rest of the way, winning three straight by scores of 2... Full Story

Atlanta Vibe Top San Diego, 3-1, on the Road

MLV Atlanta Vibe March 7, 2026 - The Atlanta Vibe beat the San Diego Mojo 3-1 on the road Saturday through a stout defensive effort of 11 combined blocks and the first 2026 double-double from Outside Hitter Taylor Smith, who scored a season-high 14 kills and added 15 digs. The Vibe took the early lead with a 25-21 opening set win behind six kills from Smith. The Mojo tied the proceedings up 1-1 with a 25-17 win in the second set. Outside Hitter Leah Edmond led Atlanta to a 25-19 victory in the third set to make it 2-1 with six kills and a block. ... Full Story

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