New Player Profiles: Tons of Future Names to Know

Rhylie Fairley | Surfside | OH | 2032 | PPV 100 (Watchlist)

Fairley is a young outside hitter in the 2032 class who is beginning to generate early attention as an explosive athlete with clear upside at the position. She recently attended the UA Next Middle School Camp, gaining valuable exposure in a national-level training environment and putting herself on the radar as a name to track very early in her development. At this stage, she’s still very much in the beginning phases of her volleyball journey, but what stands out is the raw athletic pop and energy she brings to the court. As she continues to grow physically and gain experience in structured training environments, she has the type of foundation that could translate into real progress over time. With a PPV of 100 and watchlist status, Fairley is an early developmental prospect worth keeping an eye on as the 2032 class starts to take shape.

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Brielle Cardoso | OTVA | OPP/Setter | 2030 | PPV 133

Cardoso is a 5’10” pin/setter hybrid in the 2030 class who stands out early because of her physical testing and versatility at the net. She posts strong initial TOPS scores with a 121 approach touch and 113 block touch, giving her a solid physical baseline that translates well to both setting and right-side responsibilities. At this stage, she is still a developing prospect with limited available evaluation notes, but the tools are clearly present. While there isn’t a deep scouting history yet, players with her size, testing numbers, and positional flexibility often trend upward as they refine consistency and decision-making. With a PPV of 133, Cardoso is an early 2030 name to track as she continues to develop within the OTVA system.

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London Clark | Livewire | Setter | 2028 | PPV 139

Clark is a competitive and experienced setter in the 2028 class who brings a strong winning background across both high school and club competition. She has consistently been part of deep postseason runs, including top finishes at USAV National-level events and multiple qualifier podium placements over the past two seasons. That track record, combined with repeated bids to USAV Nationals, reflects a player who is regularly competing in high-pressure, result-driven environments. At the high school level, Clark has been a varsity contributor since her freshman year at a 6A program, helping guide consistent team success and high state-level rankings. She has also shown leadership within her club environment as a multi-year captain, where she has impacted matches not only as a setter but also as a serving threat and offensive contributor within a 5-1 system. Her stats output in system play, including nearly 0.200 hitting efficiency and over 60 kills, highlights her ability to stay active and productive beyond just running offense. She also brings strong serving impact, having led her club team in aces with a standout service rating, further adding to her all-around value on the court. With multiple camp experiences and a consistent presence in competitive tournaments, Clark continues to build a well-rounded profile. 

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Lexi Rodriguez | STVA | Libero | 2031 | PPV 100

Rodriguez is a very early 2031 libero prospect who is just beginning to enter the evaluation space with limited current information available. At this stage, there are no detailed notes or competitive evaluations on record yet, making her more of a foundational watchlist name as she continues to build her volleyball profile. With a PPV of 100, she is an early-stage prospect, but one whose trajectory will become much clearer as more information and live evaluations come in over time.

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London Gibson | MiElite | MB | 2028 | PPV 128

Gibson is a 6’0” middle blocker in the 2028 class who continues to build a solid early profile through a combination of recognition, camp exposure, and steady physical tools at the net. She has earned UA Next All-Region honors along with All-League recognition and AVCA Phenom Camp experience, signaling consistent visibility in respected development and evaluation environments. She has also attended camps at programs such as Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas Tech, and South Carolina, giving her repeated opportunities to train and be evaluated in high-level collegiate settings. Physically, Gibson brings a strong presence at the net with a 120 block touch and 112 approach touch, allowing her to contribute as both a blocker and an attacking option in the middle. She continues to develop her timing and consistency, but the foundation is clearly in place for long-term growth. With a PPV of 128, she profiles as a developing 2028 middle who is steadily building exposure and experience across the national landscape.

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Aubree Erdal | A5 | 2030 | Libero/DS | PPV 211

Erdal is a high-level young libero/defensive specialist in the 2030 class who already has an impressive early track record in national competition. She has been part of multiple deep postseason runs and championship-level environments, including a 2024 AAU Nationals 12 Open Championship where she also earned All-American and Tournament MVP honors. She has continued that success into older age groups, consistently competing in top divisions and finishing high at major national events. More recently, Erdal has remained active at the highest levels of club volleyball, including strong finishes at Sunshine, NEQ, Big South, and AAU/USAV national events, showing she can consistently perform in pressure situations against elite competition. She will also continue gaining valuable experience this summer, attending four Division I camps and competing at both AAU Nationals (Wave 2, 14 Premier) and USAV Nationals in Indianapolis (14 Open), giving her repeated exposure on some of the biggest stages in youth volleyball. As a libero/DS, she plays with a steady, competitive presence and has already shown the ability to impact matches in high-level environments through serve receive stability and defensive consistency. With a PPV of 211, Erdal profiles as one of the more accomplished early 2030 defensive prospects nationally, with a strong winning background and continued exposure that should keep her trajectory trending upward.

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Taylor McGhee | United VB | MB | 2030 | PPV 142

McGhee is a 6’1” middle blocker in the 2030 class who continues to build a strong early résumé through a mix of club production, award recognition, and expanding camp exposure. She was named Southern Volleyball Tournament MVP in both 2025 and 2026, highlighting her consistency as a top performer across multiple seasons. In her 2026 club season, she posted well-rounded production with 204 kills, 66 aces, 122 digs, and 60+ blocks, showing her ability to contribute in multiple phases of the game rather than strictly in one role. She has also begun adding valuable college exposure, including upcoming attendance at Vanderbilt Prospects Camp this summer and a University of North Alabama camp next month. At the high school level, she has already experienced team success as a regional champion and 6A state runner-up, adding to her competitive background in pressure environments. McGhee continues to profile as a developing middle with strong two-way impact potential, and with a PPV of 142, she is an early 2030 name whose all-around production and physical tools give her a solid foundation to build on moving forward.

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Hads Matthies | Antelope Volleyball Club | OH | 2031 | PPV 100

Matthies is a 6’0” outside hitter in the 2031 class who is just beginning to establish her early club profile and competitive footprint. She has already been part of Great Plains Regional Team success, helping her group to multiple third-place finishes, showing early experience in structured regional competition and contributing in meaningful match environments. At this stage, Matthies is still in the early evaluation phase, and her game is being tracked more closely as additional live evaluations become available. She is currently assigned a baseline PPV of 100 as a starting point, with the expectation that her rating will be updated as her club season progresses and more consistent film and performance data is collected, particularly heading into the fall evaluation window. As a young 2031 outside hitter with size at 6’0”, she profiles as an early developmental prospect with physical tools worth monitoring.

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Kiki Wright | SMASH Volleyball Club | OH | 2030 | PPV 230

Wright is one of the top outside hitters in the 2030 class and already stands out as a premier young prospect nationally. She has earned major early recognition, including NTDP involvement, UA NEXT Middle School MVP honors, and All-American status, placing her firmly among the most accomplished players in her age group at this stage. At 6’0”, she brings an elite physical profile on the pin with a 122 approach touch and 117 block touch, giving her high-level impact both as an attacker and blocker. Her combination of explosiveness, length, and athletic ability allows her to consistently separate herself in play and produce at a high level for her age.

Wright continues to show why she is viewed as one of the stronger 2030 outside hitters nationally, with the tools and production that translate well as competition continues to rise. With a PPV of 230, she profiles as a top-tier national prospect with clear long-term upside and one of the more advanced young pins in the class.

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Lily Thiebauth | Nebraska Elite | OH | 2031 | PPV 197

Thiebauth is a 5’7” outside hitter in the 2031 class who has already built a strong early reputation through high-energy play and consistent development across multiple environments. She is a frequent traveler for competition and training, showing clear commitment to growth and exposure at a young age. Her recognition as a Motivera Gym Rat Award recipient highlights her work ethic and consistency in training settings, which translates directly into her steady on-court progression. She also earned UA NEXT MVP honors, a strong early indicator of her ability to stand out in national-level environments. At 5’7”, she compensates with competitiveness, pace, and a high motor, supported by a 113 approach touch and 111 block touch that give her functional athletic ability at the pin. While still developing physically and refining consistency, she continues to show steady all-around growth and reliability in match play. With a PPV of 197, Thiebauth profiles as a solid early 2031 outside hitter whose energy, work rate, and continued exposure position her as a name to monitor as her game continues to expand.

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Sophia Radda | Nebraska Elite | OPP/RS | 2028 |

Radda is a 6’0” right-side/opposite hitter in the 2028 class who brings a solid physical foundation to the pin and continues to develop her overall game through club competition. At this stage, available evaluation information is still limited, but she is gaining experience and reps within her system as she works to expand her consistency and overall impact. With her size at 6’0”, she has the tools to develop into a reliable presence at the right side, especially as she continues to refine timing, pacing, and decision-making in live play. Like many players at this stage, her biggest growth will come through increased repetition, strength development, and higher-level match experience as she continues progressing through the 2028 cycle.

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Ashlee Willis | WI Juniors | Setter | 2030 | PPV 122

Willis is a 5’8” setter in the 2030 class who is just beginning to build her competitive profile, with limited evaluation information currently available. She has already earned recognition at the 2026 Lakeshore Volleyfest, being named to the All-Tournament Team, which highlights an early ability to stand out in event play. At this stage, she is still developing consistency and expanding her overall game, but she shows a solid physical base with a 113 approach touch and 109 block touch. As she continues to gain strength, experience, and more structured reps through her club season and camps, her game will become clearer in terms of long-term projection.Willis is currently on a very initial PPV evaluation at 122, with the understanding that she will receive a deeper, more accurate assessment as more film, results, and camp performances come in. She remains a watchlist setter for the 2030 class as she continues to develop and build her profile moving forward.

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Milani Parker | Legacy | MB | 2029 | PPV 100

Parker is a 5’9” middle blocker in the 2029 class who was previously featured as one of our Class of ’29 Spotlight Players and remains on the watchlist as she continues developing her game. At this stage, she has been given a general baseline PPV of 100, with the understanding that her evaluation is still very early and will be revisited after a full club season of additional film and live looks. Physically, she shows a 116 approach touch with a 101 block touch, giving her a developing athletic base to build from at the net. As she continues to grow into the middle blocker role, added strength, timing, and repetition will be key areas in her long-term progression. Parker remains in a developmental phase where more consistent evaluation will help clarify her overall impact and projection. With a PPV of 100, she is firmly on the watchlist for the 2029 class and will be re-evaluated after the club season to provide a more accurate long-term assessment as more information becomes available.

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Alexis Tien | Club V Utah | Libero | 2033 | PPV 100 

Tien is our youngest player profile and an exciting early look at a long-term libero prospect in the 2033 class. Even at this stage, she’s already beginning to step into competitive environments through club volleyball and has attended a Cornell camp, which is a strong early indicator of exposure and interest in higher-level training. What stands out most is simply the potential, she is still in the very earliest stages of development, but she’s already on the radar and gaining valuable experiences that will shape her foundation moving forward. At this age, everything is about growth, reps, and learning, and Tien is just getting started on that path in a big way. She will not be assigned a PPV score or included in any rankings at this time due to her age, but she is absolutely a name we are excited about and will be tracking closely over time. As she continues to develop, we’ll be updating her progress and watching her trajectory closely as she grows into the game.

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Jayla Green | Premier Nebraska | OH | 2029 | PPV 170

Green is a steady outside hitter in the 2029 class who continues to build her game through consistent club play and growing exposure in high-level environments. At 5’8”, she brings a competitive presence on the pin and is developing into a reliable attacking option as she gains more experience against stronger competition. She has earned select camp opportunities at programs such as Florida, Texas Tech, and TCU, among others, giving her valuable chances to train and be evaluated in strong collegiate settings. Those experiences are helping her continue to expand her comfort level and overall consistency as an outside hitter. Green continues to trend in the right direction as she adds more reps and exposure. With a PPV of 170, she profiles as a solid 2029 prospect whose development and presence on the pin continue to grow.

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Olivia Krebs | Northern Lights | MB | 2029 | PPV 135

Krebs is a 6’1” middle blocker in the 2029 class who stands out early due to her size, developing physical tools, and consistent exposure in strong training environments. She brings a 120 approach touch and 108 block touch, giving her a solid foundation at the net as she continues to grow into the middle blocker role. She has already earned All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition and continues to stack valuable developmental opportunities, including UA Next Invitee status and multiple RTDP selections. In addition, she has attended a wide range of high-level camps at programs such as Virginia, Notre Dame, UCLA, and many others, giving her repeated exposure to elite coaching staffs and competitive environments. Krebs was also part of the UA NEXT Middle School pathway, further reinforcing her placement in early national-level evaluation conversations. As she continues to develop strength, timing, and consistency, her upside at the position becomes more evident. With a PPV of 135, she profiles as a developing 2029 middle blocker with strong physical tools and a steadily expanding exposure profile.

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