There is a new sheriff in town at the Granatelli team and she goes by the name of Audrianna Isabella-Rose Granatelli. Having just completed her 2nd season of High School Volleyball in concert with the Oaks Christian Lions, in Westlake CA, “Dri” (pronounced DR-EE) consistently made her mark throughout the Marmonte League tying her crosstown rivals for the League Championship. With now 6 successful seasons under her belt in competitive Open Division club volleyball, Dri has consistently been ranked as a top libero. This 5’ 4” pint-sized player has shown to have gallons of skills that sets her apart as one of California’s, Ventura County’s and the Marmonte league’s Best Liberos, poised to enter the college pool.
Audrianna Granatelli
Family History
A name that has been synonymous with legendary performance for over 75 years and three generations has been Granatelli making them Automotive Royalty.
J.R. Granatelli is a second-generation open wheel, Indy Car and drag racing professional that proudly carried on the Granatelli legacy and did his best to instill that same competitive spirit into his children. Jojo Granatelli, his eldest son became the first third-generation racer to make his mark, winning in both open wheel and off-road racing. Next came Vincenzo Granatelli, who despite his brother and fathers’ guidance and persuasion never caught the car racing bug, rather he explained at just 6 years old he would play football. He went on to set records that still stand today as Oak Park High Schools’ quarterback, culminating in a Division 1 stand out career at Arizona State University as a special team’s master.
A good libero in volleyball plays a critical role in the team’s defense and serve receive. They must possess strong defensive skills, quick reflexes, game awareness, consistency, a superior fitness level and most importantly superior communication.
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“Don’t be fooled by the bright smile and gleeming eyes, inside her lies the likes of a chainsaw weilding pro wrestler gone wild, just looking to take down anything that crosses her path. Granatelli is like “The Ant” from Marvel Comics seemingly everywhere on the court at just the right moment. Concider us impressed”
Spencer Flood – Kansas City High School Volleyball League
A Defensive Force
A libero is all about defense, therefore, strong passing and digging abilities are vital. The libero requires a keen eye to read the game well and anticipate where the ball will go. Granatelli, as the team’s chief communicator must join effectively with teammates, calling for the ball and its direction of play. Giving this libero an edge, Granatelli ties into to her game awareness and understanding their team’s opponent’s strategies, constantly anticipating their next movement.
Pictured with teammate #24 Julianna Galstian, Granatelli stretches out to make a crucial “bump” to her counterpart in the win over Vaqueros Volleyball Club of Puerto Rico. Granatelli ended with an astounding 13 confirmed digs setting her apart from the typical player.
Granatelli says, “I do my best to study film or even go to other games so I can see what the Lions are going up against. It gives me a better understanding of our game strategy.”
Perhaps Audrianna’s size and body structure gives her the speed and agility vital for reacting to fast-paced plays and consistently making the correct and quick decisions. It is this crucial consistency, that makes her such a reliable performer in “serve receive” & defense and why this writer believes she is one to watch.
– John Delany, June 2024
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