28 Rankings: Top 20 Elite Libero Group

2028 Positional Rankings (with National Rank)

Based on PPV Evaluations

Liberos

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Diamond Level

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Cala Haffner | 2028  | Pineapple High Performance

Cala Haffner is in a tier of her own right now in the 2028 libero group. Her résumé speaks for itself, U19 National Team, NTDP lifer, MaxPreps All-American honors, AVCA All-Region, and a 4A State Championship, but even that doesn’t fully capture her impact. She’s been described as a potential “GOAT-level” libero prospect, and that honestly tracks when you watch her. She’s the type of player attackers actively go after just to test themselves, and she still finds ways to control matches from the back row. Everything about her stands out: confidence, presence, consistency, and the way others talk about her game. Haffner isn’t just one of the best in the 2028 class: she’s one of the top libero prospects we’ve seen at the high school level, period.

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Silver Level

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Bella Osborn | 2028 | Madfrog

Bella Osborn is firmly in that top 2–3 libero conversation in the 2028 class. She plays with a high level of intensity and focus, and what really stands out is how efficient she is—no wasted movement, clean platform, and always in control. She covers a ton of ground despite not having the same length as some others in the class, and does it through positioning and instincts, not just athleticism. She’s also not a player who overextends, she stays disciplined and only goes to the floor when needed, which speaks to her control and feel for the game. Osborn brings a competitive edge and consistency that translate at a high level, and she continues to show she’s a legit top-tier libero with winning upside in this class.

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Averi Bridges | 2028 | VCN

Averi Bridges continues to stand out as one of the top liberos in the 2028 class with a strong mix of national experience and high-level consistency. She’s been heavily involved in the pipeline, including USA NTDP participation across multiple years and selection to the 2026 U19 National Team, along with JVA All-National Team honors and a UA Next invite. Her game is built on quickness and control. She plays with a high motor, but stays composed through her platform, allowing her to create clean angles and handle pace. Her footwork is efficient, and she’s constantly in position to make plays without overextending. Bridges is a high-ceiling libero with elite movement and strong defensive instincts, and she continues to show why she’s one of the top names in the class.

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Lola Loncar | 2028 | AVC

Lola Loncar is part of what is shaping up to be a very deep libero class in 2028, and she’s firmly in the mix at the top end of it. She brings a steady, controlled style of play that coaches tend to trust—tough, consistent, and rarely out of position. She was also part of the U17 National Team, where she performed well throughout the season when evaluated in person, showing she can hold her own in high-level environments. There’s strong interest building around her from multiple Power 4 programs, which lines up with what she brings to the court: reliability, composure, and a steady presence in the back row. Loncar is a safe, high-level libero prospect in a competitive national group.

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Elite Red Level

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Morgan Nesloney | 2028 | TAV Houston

Morgan Nesloney brings a strong competitive edge out of the TAV Houston program and continues to trend upward after a strong club season. She added multiple tournament honors, including AVCA Phenom Watchlist recognition and All-Tournament selections, while continuing to gain experience through events like the USAV NTDP Winter Series and major national qualifiers. Nesloney plays with a noticeable level of toughness and energy in the back row, and that “always competing” mindset shows up consistently in big matches. Coming out of TAV, she already has a strong foundation, and her recent camp season only helped raise her profile further.

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Kenadi Sieg | 2028 | NKYVC

Kenadi Sieg is one of those players who may not have the loudest national spotlight yet, but her game speaks for itself. She’s a steady, fundamentally sound libero who continues to produce at a high level across both club and high school play. She’s been a 3x NTDP attendee, earned a UA Next invite, and has consistently shown up in major national settings, including GJNC and JVA All-National recognition. Sieg’s production is backed by real consistency—over 1000 career digs as a sophomore and multiple all-state and all-conference honors. While she may not be the most nationally hyped name yet, there’s strong belief in her game translating at the next level. She’s viewed as a reliable, fundamentally strong libero with clear Power 4 potential. 

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Ava Nowling | 2028 | Premier Nebraska

Ava Nowling continues to be a steady riser in the 2028 libero group with Premier Nebraska. She’s already proven herself in key moments, highlighted by a GJNC All-Tournament Team selection and an Under Armour Camp MVP, showing she can step up when the level rises. She’s also gained valuable exposure through UA NEXT, and has added consistency at the high school level with all-state honorable mention recognition. What stands out most is how she performs when given opportunities in bigger gym settings, she’s shown she can handle the pace and pressure well. Nowling projects as a solid Power 4-caliber libero/DS with clear development upside, and her recruiting path may come down to timing and opportunity more than talent. She remains a name that could look very different with continued exposure in top environments.

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Harper Broyles | 2028 | Alliance Volleyball

Harper Broyles continues to climb the 2028 libero rankings after a strong stretch of national and high school production. She’s been involved in NTDP cycles, UA Next camps, and multiple Spring/Summer NTDP invites, showing steady trust at the national level. At the high school level, she’s been a clear impact player—leading her varsity team in digs, receptions, and aces, while also earning All-State honors in Tennessee, All-Region recognition, and MVP recognition voted by teammates. She’s also been active in major club competition and national exposure events, with consistent movement upward in evaluations over the past year. Broyles is viewed as a high-motor, reliable libero who continues to gain momentum nationally, and she’s a name that could rise quickly again once the club season starts.

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Ashlyn Pelon | 2028 | Legacy

Ashlyn Pelon continues to separate herself as one of the higher-ceiling liberos in the 2028 class. She’s been consistently involved in national-level environments, including multiple NTDP training cycles (Winter, Spring, and Summer), a UA Next invite, and a JVA All-National Team selection, showing she’s firmly on the national radar. She’s also produced at a high level across club and high school play, earning recognition as one of the top underclass athletes in her league, along with multiple all-state and all-region honors, and national All-American mentions. Pelon continues to trend upward after a strong summer jump, with evaluations pointing to real long-term upside. She’s viewed as a high-ceiling libero who is pushing into the upper tier of the 2028 group and could continue rising quickly early in the club season.

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Izzie Penrose | 2028 | Arizona Storm

Izzie Penrose is one of the more experienced liberos in the 2028 class, with a long history of high-level club and national competition, including NTDP participation, GJNC Open-level appearances, and multiple elite national finishes. She’s consistently produced at a high level, earning AAU All-American honors, national All-Tournament recognition, and over 1,000 career digs, along with strong high school awards and national recognition. Penrose is a steady, high-IQ libero who controls the back row with efficient movement, strong reading, and reliable serve receive, while also adding value in emergency setting.

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Brooke Neale | 2028 | Munciana

Brooke Neale is a steady, high-IQ libero in a deep 2028 class. She’s been part of major success with AAU National Championship experience, multiple national podium finishes, and strong results at Triple Crown and AAU events. She also brings leadership from multiple seasons as a Munciana team captain and has continued to gain exposure through elite camps and national-level play. Neale stands out for her game reading, positioning, and consistency in serve receive, making the game look controlled and simple. She’s a reliable back-row presence who provides stability in a strong national group.

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Chloe Ritchie | 2028 | Munciana

Chloe Ritchie is one of the most consistent liberos in the 2028 class with a strong winning track record at Munciana, including AAU national titles, multiple All-American honors, and UA Next recognition (MVP). She’s a steady serve-receive anchor who takes up space well, passes at a high percentage, and reads the game cleanly on defense. What stands out most is her consistency and leadership in the back row, where she helps organize and stabilize the team. Ritchie projects as a reliable top-tier libero with proven production and strong long-term college value.

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Caitlin Carrizales | 2028 | TAV

Caitlin Carrizales brings a high-energy, competitive presence in the back row for TAV. She plays with a clear defensive mindset—active, fearless, and committed to keeping balls alive while controlling first contact to start offense. She’s a steady passer who takes pride in serve receive and shows comfort under pressure, consistently working to put her hitters in good positions. Competing in a top national program like TAV has also exposed her to high-level environments and strong competition. Carrizales is a tough, effort-driven libero with strong defensive intent and steady passing reliability in the 2028 group.

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Anabelle Cummings | 2028 | Revolution

Anabelle Cummings is a steady, technical libero with strong national exposure through NTDP, UA Next, and multiple elite tournament honors, including an All-Tournament selection at NIT Summer 16U and several regional/state accolades. She’s played up in club with a strong 17s group and earned her spot, showing she can handle faster pace and older competition without hesitation. Cummings is a clean, fundamentally sound libero with strong IQ and proven ability to compete up in age group settings, making her a reliable name in the 2028 class.

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Red Level

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Maggie Timmerman | 2028 | Tri-State Elite

Maggie Timmerman is a steady libero in the 2028 class coming out of a strong winning environment at Seton High School, where she’s been part of back-to-back Ohio Division 1 State Championships. She’s also gained national exposure through NTDP Winter 2025 participation and Spring/Summer NTDP invites, showing she’s firmly on the radar at the next level. Timmerman brings a high volleyball IQ and strong consistency in serve receive and defense, with production to match her role, including solid passing efficiency and strong dig numbers. She’s also versatile in the back row, rotating between left and middle back depending on lineup needs. She projects as a reliable, system-fit libero with steady production and strong championship experience in the 2028 class.

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Bethany Benjamin | 2028 | A5

Bethany Benjamin is a rising libero in the 2028 class with A5 who continues to trend upward based on her movement and court vision. She reads the game well and consistently positions herself early, allowing her to stay efficient in serve receive and defense. Her overall feel for the game stands out, she covers ground effectively and is showing steady improvement as she gains more high-level reps in a competitive environment. Benjamin is a high-IQ libero with strong movement skills and clear upward trajectory, and she’s actively playing her way into higher-level consideration within the class.

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Sara Gonzalez | 2028 | Alamo

Sara Gonzalez is a quieter name nationally, but continues to gain traction through strong internal evaluations and scout feedback. While she hasn’t been heavily publicized, she’s drawing serious interest from multiple programs behind the scenes. She’s viewed as a steady libero with enough consistency and control to stay on the radar in a competitive 2028 group, and her recruitment profile is trending upward as more evaluations come in. Gonzalez is a steady, under-the-radar libero who is starting to gain legitimate Power 4 attention in the class.

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Kaleia Zeits | 2028 | SC Rockstar

Kaleia Zeits comes out of a strong defensive training pipeline, continuing a tradition of high-level liberos from her club background. She’s been well-developed in ball control systems, which shows in her clean first contact and steady overall floor game. She plays with a quick, twitchy defensive style and a consistently high motor, covering space efficiently and staying active on every rally. Her energy and movement help her stay involved in plays others might give up on. Zeits is a high-effort, well-trained libero with strong defensive habits and reliable ball control in the 2028 class.

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Makenzie Turosik | 2028 | Houston Skyline

Makenzie Turosik is one of the most decorated young liberos in the 2028 class, already producing at a high level in both club and high school play. She’s a GJNC National Champion, multiple-time Texas state champion, and was the only freshman in her class to earn All-State honors in Texas, highlighting her early impact. She’s consistently recognized on the AVCA Phenom Watchlist, has multiple All-District and All-State selections, and has already surpassed 650 career digs and 100 aces as a sophomore, showing both defensive and serving production. Turosik is a proven winner with early high-level production and strong state-level dominance, firmly placing her among the more established liberos in the 2028 group.

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Aubree Svoboda | 2028 | Houston Juniors

Aubree Svoboda is a high-upside libero who continues to build momentum through strong NTDP exposure and consistent national-level club play. She’s been involved in multiple USAV NTDP cycles (Winter, Spring, and Summer) and has earned recognition at elite events, including Triple Crown NIT All-Tournament honors and multiple medal finishes at top qualifiers. She’s also transitioning into a stronger recruiting environment with Houston Juniors, which should increase exposure to Power 4 programs and raise her visibility in a deep 2028 class. Svoboda brings a solid defensive foundation with strong potential to take a jump as she gains more high-level reps, especially in a more competitive backcourt setting.