New Profiles: Fresh Faces Making an Impact

Ava Castillo | 2029 | Libero | Tribe

Ava Castillo is a 2029 libero with Tribe who has already competed on a national stage. She helped her club earn 3rd Place at the Triple Crown NIT Open, a strong result at one of the year’s key tournaments where college coaches and evaluators are often in attendance. On the recruiting front, Castillo has added exposure through select camps at Florida, Yale, and UTEP, giving her opportunities to work with collegiate coaching staffs and continue developing her game in front of programs at multiple levels. With a PPV of 119, Castillo’s combination of national tournament performance and recent camp participation highlights her as a back‑row player to follow as she continues to grow her profile in the 2029 class.

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Olivia Buckley | 2030 | OH | Southwest VB

Olivia Buckley is a 2030 outside hitter with Southwest Volleyball who is just getting started on the club circuit. While she may not be ready for college-level assessment yet, we’re adding her to the list to track her progress and recognize her potential early. Giving her an initial profile and score ensures she appears in our tracking system as she continues to develop, competes in tournaments, and builds experience. This early inclusion will make it easier to update her profile as she grows into a higher-level prospect.

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Alexandria White | 2029 | OH | Top Select Volleyball — PPV 194

Alexandria White is a 2029 outside hitter with Top Select Volleyball who has already made a mark nationally. She’s a two-time AAU All-American and earned USAV All-Tournament recognition, proving her ability to perform consistently in high-level competition. Her strong tournament play has put her on the radar of college coaches and evaluators. White has also added exposure through select college camps at Kansas State, Miami (FL), Florida State, Winthrop, Utah, and TCU, giving her opportunities to showcase her skills in front of multiple programs. With a PPV of 194, she combines athleticism, offensive versatility, and tournament experience, making her a rising prospect to follow closely in the 2029 class.

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Annie Lum | 2030 | OH | Infinity Volleyball

Annie Lum is a 2030 outside hitter with Infinity Volleyball who is just beginning to make a name for herself on the club circuit. She recently attended UA NEXT Camp, gaining early exposure to high-level coaching and training. While it’s too early for a full college projection and she does not have a PPV yet, we’ve given her an initial score so she appears on the list. This ensures she’s recognized with her peers and can be tracked as she develops and gains experience in upcoming competitions.

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Mallory Abercrombie | 2029 | MB | A5 — PPV 170

Mallorie Abercrombie is a 2029 middle blocker with A5 who has already shown she can compete at a high level. Playing on A5’s 2nd team, she’s helped her team win two tournaments this season, and the program is now preparing to compete in Open Division, giving her opportunities against stronger competition. Abercrombie is a solid, reliable middle blocker with the potential to contribute both offensively and defensively. With a PPV of 170, she’s building exposure and establishing herself as a prospect to watch as she continues competing and gaining recognition in higher-level events.

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Aaria Bruner | 2029 | OH | Tejas Volleyball — PPV 102

Aaria Bruner is a 2029 outside hitter with Tejas Volleyball who is early in her development but already showing measurable athletic potential. With an 8.2 height score and 8.1 approach score, she demonstrates a strong foundation for future growth on the court. While she comes from a smaller club, we’ve given her an initial PPV of 102 so she appears on the list and can be tracked as she gains more experience and exposure in tournaments and training opportunities.

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Serena Weiss | 2029 | Libero | NC Academy — PPV 120

Serena Weiss is a 2029 libero with NC Academy who shows strong athletic metrics for her age. She has an 8.2 height score and an impressive 9.2 approach touch, indicating solid physical tools for a back-row specialist. While there isn’t additional performance or award information available yet, her PPV of 120 gives her a starting point for recognition and tracking as she continues to develop and compete at the club level.

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