20 Players We’ve Kept An Eye On This Club Season

Claire Bolton — 2028 — Alamo — Outside Hitter

Claire’s been one of those players you notice quickly just because of how she plays the game. With Alamo this season, she’s brought a really aggressive edge to the outside pin: she’s not waiting around for perfect situations, she’s actively creating them. When she gets in rhythm, she can take over a rally fast, especially in transition or on those quicker swings where blockers don’t quite get set. What stands out most is how direct she is offensively. She’s not overly complicated, she sees a seam, she goes for it, and she has the athletic ability to actually finish those plays. There’s a confidence in her swing that fits well against higher-level blocking, and she’s shown she can score even when the block is disciplined. The next step for her is tightening up her passing so she can stay on the floor more consistently at a high level, but the offensive identity is already very real. She plays like someone who expects to score every time she’s involved, and that mentality shows up in big moments.

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Lorin Bass — 2030 — Infinity Volleyball Academy — Middle Blocker

As a 2030 middle, Lorin Bass is already stacking a resume that reflects both early production and steady exposure to high-level environments. That shows up both in results on the court and in the way she’s starting to get pulled into more competitive training settings. With Infinity, she’s been part of a group that’s found success in tournament play, including gold bracket championships at both Southern Hospitality and the Ragin Cajun AAU Grand Prix. Those results matter, but just as important is how she’s been involved in those runs, contributing in ways that help stabilize the middle when matches get tight. This summer adds another layer to her development, with upcoming attendance at Auburn, Alabama, Mississippi State, and other select camps. Those environments will give her a chance to continue testing her game against faster, more physical competition while building experience outside of club play. She’s also already started collecting individual recognition early, highlighted by being named 2026 UA NEXT Middle School MVP and earning MVP honors at the IMG Holiday Camp. That combination of team success and individual recognition is part of what makes her profile stand out at this stage. On the court, she plays with steady activity around the net and a willingness to stay involved in plays rather than spectate. It’s not overly polished yet, but the engagement level is consistent; she’s present in rallies, active in blocking situations, and learning how to turn that energy into more finishing impact offensively. The overall trajectory is straightforward: early success, growing exposure, and a middle who is starting to build a real foundation that can expand significantly as she develops physically and technically.

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Sydney Rincon — 2029 — ACTYVE Volleyball — Setter

As a 2029 setter, Sydney Rincon is already someone whose name has been circulating consistently across camp and watchlist environments, especially along the coast where she’s built early familiarity with college programs. She’s collected a strong mix of early recognition, including placement on the 2025 ACVA Phenom List and the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watchlist, along with a Top Performer nod at the USA GJNC Showcase II. That combination speaks more to volume of exposure at a young age than anything isolated. What stands out is how much she’s already been seen. With tons of select camp appearances for a Class of ’29 setter, plus her full club schedule with ACTYVE Volleyball, she’s been consistently present in competitive evaluation settings. That kind of repetition matters: coaches don’t just see her once; they keep seeing her over and over. From what’s been observed in those environments, she’s continuing to develop her overall game. There are still layers being added in terms of consistency, tempo control, and decision-making, but the growth is noticeable as she gets more reps at that level. At this stage, she’s still very much in the development phase, but the combination of exposure and early recognition suggests a player who is being tracked closely as her game continues to mature. The interesting part with Rincon is less about where she is known now, and more about what comes next: whether she stays primarily regional or begins expanding into a broader national footprint as her game continues to develop.

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Cat Nygaard — 2027 — A5 — Libero/DS

A 2027 libero that’s been on our radar for a long time, Cat Nygaard continues to stand out for the consistency and effort she brings every time she steps on the court. She competes with A5 Volleyball and takes on a demanding travel schedule, which shows up in the way she plays: steady, disciplined, and always engaged defensively. There’s a reliability to her game where you don’t see a lot of unnecessary movement or chaos; she stays composed and focused on keeping plays alive. Defensively, she covers a ton of ground and reads the game well, especially in longer rallies where positioning and anticipation matter more than pure athletic bursts. She plays with a scrappy edge, but it’s controlled, the kind of scrappiness that leads to extended points rather than rushed decisions. Her production in high school play has also been notable, including surpassing 1,000 digs in her junior season along with recognition at both the regional and state level in Tennessee volleyball. That consistency across different levels reinforces what you see in club play, a libero who is steady under pressure. As she continues to play in higher-level divisions, her value only becomes more apparent in matches where consistency and ball control decide outcomes.

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Aylee Rose Pizzo — 2028 — Sports Academy — OPP/RS

A 2028 right side that continues to build momentum across both club and high school play, Aylee Rose Pizzo has put together a stretch of performances that keeps drawing attention to her offensive game. Her ability to score the ball stands out immediately. Whether it’s in transition or from the right side pin, she plays with a confident attacking mentality and doesn’t hesitate when given opportunities to terminate. That aggressive approach has translated into production, including a huge 26-kill performance that earned her Agoura High School Athlete of the Month honors. The recognition around her season has continued to grow beyond just one match as well. Pizzo earned 2025 Offensive Player of the Year honors, First Team All-County recognition, and a 2026 Under Armour Next invite, adding to what has already been a strong run of visibility for the young opposite. She’s also continued expanding her experience through camp environments, including earning the “Hammer of Thor” Best Attacker Award at the Davidson College ID Camp: a fitting title for a player whose game is built around bringing offensive pressure consistently. What makes her interesting to follow right now is that the confidence seems to keep growing alongside the production. She’s carrying over strong play from previous seasons and continuing to evolve into a more complete offensive presence rather than just a high-volume attacker. 

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Kinsley Ables — 2028 — Infinity Volleyball Club — Middle Blocker

Recognition has started to follow Kinsley Ables consistently over the last year, and for a 2028 middle, that kind of early visibility usually points to a player who keeps showing up in competitive environments. She’s earned honors that include selection to the AVCA Region 4 All-Region Team, the All-MAIS Volleyball Team, and the AVCA Phenom list, giving her a mix of recognition that reflects both production and long-term potential at the position. What stands out most about Ables is the way she impacts the court with her presence in the middle. She competes with energy, stays active around the net, and continues to grow into a player who can influence rallies defensively while also developing as an offensive option. There’s still progression happening in her game, but the foundation is already noticeable. With Infinity Volleyball Club, she’s been part of competitive environments that continue to push her development, and you can see growing confidence in the way she approaches points and handles bigger moments. She doesn’t look overwhelmed by pace or physicality, which is important for a young middle continuing to develop against stronger competition. The combination of early accolades, physical upside, and steady development makes her a player worth continuing to follow as her game expands over the next few seasons.

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Avery Kapeller — 2027 — High Performance Volleyball Academy — Outside Hitter

Some players stand out because of production, while others change the energy of the entire court when they’re playing: Avery Kapeller brings a little bit of both. The 2027 outside hitter and Georgetown commit has continued building one of the stronger resumes in her region, earning recognition through both club and high school play. She’s been named to the JVA Watchlist in both 2024 and 2025, earned a 2025 UA NEXT MVP honor, and put together an impressive high school season at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory that included All-Region, All-Catholic, and All-League recognition while also becoming the program’s all-time kill leader. On the court, Kapeller brings a well-rounded game that allows her to contribute in multiple phases rather than only as a scorer. She can attack from different areas and continues to show comfort handling six-rotation responsibilities, which adds a lot of value to her overall profile as an outside. Beyond the stat line, there’s also a noticeable leadership presence to the way she plays. Teammates feed off her energy, and she carries herself like someone who helps shape the tone of the gym rather than simply blending into it. That combination of competitiveness, production, and presence is part of what has made her such an important piece for the teams she’s played on.

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Hailey Lee — 2030 — SC Rockstar — Setter

As a 2030 setter, Hailey Lee is already beginning to build the kind of early exposure that puts young players on the radar quickly, especially at a position where development takes time and repetition. She recently announced an impressive summer camp lineup that includes UCLA, TCU, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, USC, and Stanford, giving her opportunities to continue learning in a variety of high-level training environments at a young age. Getting into those gyms early is valuable for a setter, especially while continuing to adjust to faster pace and higher-level decision making. With SC Rockstar, she’s also coming off a successful club season after her team recently qualified and earned a bid to Indy for the USAV National Championship. Competing in that kind of environment this early should only continue helping her growth as she gains more match experience against stronger competition. There’s still plenty of development ahead, but the combination of early exposure, competitive team success, and willingness to seek out high-level training opportunities makes her an interesting young setter to continue following.

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Maddy Conner — 2027 — Space Needle Volleyball — OPP/RS

Being a 6’3” lefty OPP immediately makes Maddy Conner a player that draws attention, and there’s still a lot of exciting growth potential ahead in her game. The 2027 opposite from Space Needle Volleyball is committed to Boston College and brings a combination of size, versatility, and upside that fits really well with where her game appears to be heading. Along with earning a 2026 UA NEXT selection and First Team All-Metro Region honors during her high school season, she’s also gained experience at both middle and opposite, giving her a broader feel for different responsibilities on the court. What makes Boston College such an interesting fit for Conner is the opportunity it creates for continued development in a high-level training environment. She already has tools that stand out physically, especially as a lefty attacker, and being surrounded by elevated daily competition and faster systems should help unlock even more confidence and consistency in her game over time. There’s a strong foundation already there offensively, and she looks like the type of player who could take another step once fully immersed in that college atmosphere. With her physical profile and willingness to adapt, she feels like someone whose best volleyball is still very much ahead of her. She’s definitely a future college player worth keeping an eye on as that next chapter gets closer.

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Brielle Nestor — 2027 — OTVA / Northside Christian High School — OH/OPP

There’s a calm efficiency to Brielle Nestor’s game that shows up most when the pressure rises, she doesn’t speed up, she just keeps finding points. She’s been a steady offensive piece for OTVA and Northside Christian High School, with one of her more complete performances coming in a district championship win over IRC where she put down 22 kills on a .600 hitting percentage and earned Player of the Match honors. In that match, she consistently found ways to put pressure on the defense and finished at a very high efficiency level when her team needed scoring. Earlier in the season, she also had a 9/25/25 performance that earned MaxPreps Player of the Game recognition, adding to a pattern of her showing up most in matches where her team needs a reliable scoring presence on the pin. She profiles as a pin hitter who brings steady offensive value and doesn’t need a lot of extra touches to stay effective. She will be one to continue to watch next season as she moves into the next phase of her game and higher-level competition.

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Maggie Nash — 2029 — Club North  — Libero/DS

Maggie Nash earned selection as a 14s Club All-American at the 2025 USA Volleyball National Championships, and then this following club season she made the jump to playing up with Club North KC 16-1, a move that has shaped a noticeable year of growth. This season, she’s been competing consistently against older, faster competition, and it shows when watching her film. The pace hasn’t overwhelmed her, instead, you can see her adjusting week to week, becoming more comfortable in longer rallies and more decisive in how she handles defensive reads. From what we’ve seen, her game is rooted in steadiness. She tracks the ball well in transition, stays composed when plays break down, and continues to give her team stability in the backcourt even when the level of play accelerates. The consistency is what stands out most, she doesn’t drift in and out of matches. What’s been most encouraging this season is the progression. Playing up has clearly accelerated her development, and she’s starting to look more confident in how she processes the game rather than just reacting to it. She’s been a player we’ve been watching closely throughout this season, and that growth curve has been one of the more noticeable parts of her year as she continues gaining experience in this environment.

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Addison Wells — 2030 — Alamo — Setter

A young setter we’ve been keeping an eye on this season, Addison Wells is already building a strong early profile through consistent exposure in UA Next environments and continued development within a competitive club setting. She’s attended the UA Next Middle School Camp in both 2024 and 2025, and followed that up by earning UA NEXT MVP honors in 2026 at the high school invite level: a strong early indicator of how quickly she’s adapting as she continues moving up in competition. With Alamo, she’s still in the early stages of her development, but there’s already a noticeable comfort in how she approaches the position. You can see her starting to grow into the role; learning tempo, getting more confident directing the offense, and adjusting to faster decision-making as the level increases. What stands out most at this stage is the trajectory. She’s not just attending high-level environments, she’s beginning to show she can apply those experiences in her actual game, which is what makes young setters interesting to track over time. She’s very much in the “early watch” category, but she’s already starting to separate herself as someone worth following closely as she continues developing.

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Audrianna Granatelli — 2028 — Sports Academy — Libero/DS

There’s a clear technical polish to Audrianna Granatelli’s game that shows up quickly when watching her, especially in the way she handles first contact under pressure. She was recently invited to the 2026 UA Next camp series on May 22nd, continuing her run of exposure in higher-level training environments this season. She’s also been a player we’ve been tracking closely because of the reliability she brings to serve receive and defense. What stands out most is her platform control. She stays balanced through contact, holds strong posture, and consistently creates clean, playable angles on the ball. That allows her to pass with a level of stability that keeps her team in system even when the pressure increases. Defensively, she brings a high motor and plays with clear intent. Rather than simply reacting, she does a good job directing her digs and keeping them controlled, which helps extend rallies and maintain offensive rhythm for her team. Her ability to produce quality out-of-system balls adds real value in longer points. As she continues competing in tougher environments, she’s getting consistent opportunities to test and refine that technical base against stronger attackers. It’s a setting where her discipline and control continue to stand out. She’s been a steady backcourt presence throughout the season, and one we’ll continue to follow closely as her game develops further.

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Jade Howard — 2027 — A5 — Middle Blocker

A 2027 middle who’s already established herself as a consistent offensive presence, Jade Howard brings a polished and dependable attacking profile to the center of the net. She’s put together a strong résumé at both the regional and national level, earning First Team All-Region, First Team All-County, and USAV HP All-Star honors, while also developing into a key offensive option for A5. Offensively, she’s effective in a variety of routes and situations, with the ability to stay productive whether she’s running quick combinations or working off more extended plays. Her one-foot attack stands out, especially behind the setter, and she’s also shown strong effectiveness in the 3-zone where she can stay active and finish plays efficiently. What makes her valuable is how comfortable she looks executing within different offensive systems. She’s not limited to one type of ball or setup, and that versatility allows her to stay involved as a consistent scoring threat in the middle. Now verbally committed to Virginia, she profiles as a middle who fits into a structured, fast-paced system and should continue growing as she adjusts to the college level. She’s someone we’ll continue to watch closely next season as she takes on an even larger role and keeps developing her offensive game.

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Trinity Johnson — 2028 — TAV — Outside Hitter

A highly ranked 2028 outside hitter, Trinity Johnson brings a combination of length, explosiveness, and natural physical upside that makes her one of the more talked-about players in her class. She plays above the net with ease, consistently contacting the ball at a high point and creating separation from defenders through her ability to get off the floor quickly. In transition, she has shown the ability to turn broken plays into scoring opportunities, which adds a dynamic layer to her offensive game. One of the more important parts of her development has been how she’s grown within a loaded TAV roster. Competing in that environment means opportunities are earned and shared, but it’s also forced her to develop in areas like movement efficiency, timing, and adjusting to different offensive roles. That experience is showing up in her ability to run multiple routes and stay effective even when her role shifts from match to match. She’s also shown versatility beyond just pin attacking, with the ability to contribute in different rotations and adapt to what the team needs, which is part of what makes her long-term projection so strong. She’s a player who deserves even more attention for what she brings physically and long-term, and she projects as someone who will be a major asset and a real prize for whatever program she ultimately ends up at down the line.

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Klarke Mosby — 2027 — 1st Alliance — OPP/RS

We’ve got to admit Klarke Mosby has been underwritten about for the level of player she is, but the hype around her game is definitely real. The 2027 lefty opposite is a verbal commit to Eastern Michigan and already brings an All-State First Team selection from 2025, along with UA Next camp invitations that signal she’s been getting more consistent attention at higher levels. When she’s on the court, she’s one of those players who can shift momentum quickly: especially from the right side where her lefty swing creates problems for defenses. There’s a fun, explosive quality to her game. She doesn’t take long to get going, and when she finds rhythm, she can put together scoring runs that swing matches. The angles she creates as a lefty opposite stand out immediately, and her attacking mindset keeps pressure on blockers point after point. She’s also continuing to show up in more competitive camp settings, which only adds to her growth and visibility as she progresses. Klarke is absolutely someone we plan to keep a closer eye on moving forward.

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Alex Serina — 2029 — Advantage Volleyball Academy — Setter

Alex Serina is a 2029 setter who immediately stands out for how offensive her game feels, she’s not just running an offense, she’s actively a scoring threat within it. She’s been a consistent UA Next attendee across 2023, 2024, and 2025, where she also earned UA Next Middle School MVP honors in 2025, and she continues to build a strong early résumé that includes PA District XI and EPC All-Star recognition. As a freshman at Parkland High School, she produced at a high level statistically, finishing 1st in assists (693), 1st in aces per set (0.5), 2nd in serving aces (41), 4th in digs (173), and ranking 5th in the state of Pennsylvania (4A) in assists: a rare level of production for that age. What really shows up on film is how aggressive she is in the setter role. Being a lefty adds a unique layer that immediately stresses defenses, and she uses that advantage well in transition where she’s always scanning for chances to score herself. Her jump set ability keeps her unpredictable, she can deliver the ball quickly or turn and attack, which forces blockers to hesitate instead of committing early. She also brings a solid athletic base that supports her style of play, especially when the offense breaks down and she’s involved in chaotic transition moments. That dual-threat presence makes her much more than a traditional setter, she actively shapes how defenses have to guard her team.

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Avery Hummel — 2029 — OTVA — Libero/DS

Avery Hummel is a 2029 libero/DS whose game stands out through movement quality and how naturally she tracks the ball in transition. She’s already earned AAU All-American honors (2024) and competed with the 2025 15U Team Florida group, building early experience in competitive environments that have helped shape her defensive foundation. What shows up quickly on film is how clean her movement patterns are. She gets to balls early, stays balanced through her reads, and is quick to cover space behind blockers and off-block situations. There’s a smoothness to how she moves that suggests a strong technical base and a lot of repetition in her training. Defensively, she tracks the ball well and is consistently in position to make plays look routine. She’s not scrambling unnecessarily, instead, she’s arriving on time and controlling contact, which helps her keep plays alive and stabilize long rallies. As she continues developing, she’s a player we’ll keep watching because of how naturally her defensive skills translate, especially as the pace of play continues to rise.

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Annabelle “AB” Ross — 2028 — AZ Storm Elite — Middle Blocker

A 2028 middle blocker with a strong championship background, Annabelle “AB” Ross has consistently been part of winning environments at both the high school and club level. She’s a two-time Arizona 6A Conference State Champion (2024, 2025) and has continued to earn high-level recognition with invitations to the 2026 UA Next Camp and the 2026 U17 NTDP Spring and Summer programs. That combination of team success and national-level exposure has kept her firmly on the radar as she develops. What stands out most is her presence at the net. She plays like a true deterrent in the middle: active hands, strong timing, and a press that can turn soft swings into immediate point finishes. When hitters challenge her, she has a way of making the net feel crowded, and balls tend to come back down quickly when she’s set in position. Offensively, she’s just as impactful. She gets off the floor quickly and brings real explosiveness as a quick attacker, finishing plays with authority when she’s involved in the system. That ability to impact both sides of the ball gives her a strong two-way identity as a middle. She’s a player we continue to track closely because of how naturally her athleticism and timing translate into production at the net, especially in higher-level competition settings.

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Lillie Henson — 2028 — Infinity Volleyball — Setter

A 2028 setter we’ve recently been tracking, Lillie Henson is starting to stand out for the natural feel she brings to the position and the way her hands work within the offense. She competes for Infinity Volleyball and Jackson Academy High School, where she’s already earned AVCA Region 4 All-Region honors along with recognition as an AVCA Phenom, reflecting early attention at both the regional and national levels. What shows up first is how comfortable she looks in the setter role. The game doesn’t seem rushed for her, she presents the ball cleanly, stays composed in transition, and shows good touch when distributing to different hitters. There’s a natural rhythm to her setting that suggests the position fits her well. She’s still very much in the development stage, but the foundation is encouraging. The decision-making, hand control, and overall calmness give her a solid base to build from as the game speeds up. She’s a newer name on our radar, but one we’ll continue to watch closely moving forward as she gains more experience and continues developing into the role.