Top '28 Pins out of the Lakes

Kolby Ross - OH - Silver - Adversity

Don’t underestimate Ross because of her height—she’s a high-flying six rotation outside who absolutely shines on the court. Playing for Adversity, she won the 15 American GJNC National Championship and was named MVP. Her size, speed, and explosiveness are reminiscent of players like Louisville alumna Charitie Luper and current TCU outside Evan Hendrix, both of whom have been some of the NCAA’s best hitters in the past few years. Incidentally, Ross has attended camps at Louisville and TCU, among other premier programs.

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Mesa Jameson - OPP - Silver - Northern Lights

With an electric arm and an explosive jump, 6’2” Jameson has the makings of an elite NCAA player. She’s already gotten the attention of USA Volleyball, having been selected for the first-ever U17 team, with whom she won gold at last year’s NORCECA U17 Continental Championship, and was once again selected to the team this year. She has the ability to completely take over a match, not just with her highly terminal attacking but also with her imposing block. 

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Avery Minor - OPP - Red - Minnesota Select

Minor’s explosiveness is a delight to watch. A lefty opposite for Minnesota Select, she recently set the record for single-season kills for Benilde St.Margaret’s varsity team, notching 411 kills in the 2025 season. She was named an AAU All-American, placed third at the 2025 USAV Nationals with MN Select, and recently earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Spring Training Series. Quick off the ground and with a fast arm, there is nothing “minor” about the power she brings to the court, and she’s lethal regardless of if she’s hitting down the line or across the court.

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Lowe Long - OH - Red - Tri-State Elite 

An outside hitter for Tri-State Elite and Saint Ursula Academy, 6’0” Lowe Long is one of the biggest names out of Ohio. When you watch her play, you understand why. She is a scoring machine whose physicality and versatility sets her apart. She already has a laundry list of achievements under her belt, including two AAU quarterfinal appearances, being named to the AAU All-Tournament and All-American teams, earning a spot on the Triple Crown NIT Showstopper list, and winning a DII state championship with her high school team. 

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Audrey Utterback - OH - Elite Orange - Circle City

5’10” Audrey Utterback is one of those players whose ability to read the game and see the court is on another level. Playing for Circle City and Plainfield High School, she takes a lot of swings, and makes every single one count. In addition to reading the opposing team’s defense, she is quick on her feet, making her an extremely effective defender in addition to her high-volume offense. A true six-rotation player, she will make a big difference for whatever program she ends up at.

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Ella Zieske - OH - Elite Orange - Mizuno NL

A two-time AAU National Champion and 2025 AVCA Girls High School All-Region selection, Zieske is a stellar six-rotation athlete who plays for Northern Lights and Chanhassen High School. She has a wicked cross-court swing that she can execute at a high-level even when out of system. She is steady in serve receive and can seamlessly pass to attack, making her an extremely valuable asset for any team.

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Francesa Brkic - OH - Elite Orange - AVC Cleveland 

Francesca “Frankie” Brkic is another very promising six-rotation outside hitter out of Ohio. She currently plays for AVC 16 Red and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School. Though slightly undersized at 5’9”, she brings offensive firepower and smart shot selection to any team that she’s on. In 2025, she was an All-Conference honorable mention and averaged 3.5 kills per set as a sophomore. Additionally, she was named to the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watchlist and 2025 JVA Watch List.

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Harper Wendlick - OH - Elite Orange - MKE Sting

Wendlick is a 6’0” outside hitter for MKE Sting and Divine Savior Holy Angels. Her performance this past season earned her Second Team All-State and Second Team All-Greater Metro Conference honors. She does a great job getting her feet to the ball and adjusting to whatever set she’s given, and also can be highly deceptive in terms of whether she’s going to go line or cross, or if she’s going to pull the string and tip just in front of a defender. 

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Lauren Sheldon - OH - Elite Orange - Legacy

A middle blocker-turned-outside hitter, Sheldon is a powerhouse player out of Legacy and Stoney Creek High School who already has several accomplishments to her name, including a 2023 USAV 13 Open championship. At 6’0”, she is capable of taking over matches with her athleticism and power in combination with her smart shot selection. Additional accolades under Sheldon’s belt include being named a 2024 All-American and placements of the 2025 JVA All-National and All-State Division 1 teams.

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Quinn Nelson - OH/OPP - Elite Orange - Legacy

Nelson is a 6’0” outside/opposite with a lot of range and a live arm. She plays club for Legacy and is a member of the Marian High School varsity team, where she led her team in kills this past season. She has solid defensive and passing mechanics, but it’s her power and quickness while attacking that really elevate her. Her all-around finesse has earned her an All-State Second Team selection as well as All-Region All-Catholic League honors.

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Amaya Zander - OH - Orange - Academy

A 5’11” outside with a 10 ft vertical, Zander is a high flyer for Academy Volleyball and Lawrence North High School. After setting the Lawrence North record for single-season kills with 449, she earned All-Conference First Team and All-County First Team honors. She routinely beats opposing blocks with her speed and contact point, and her diligent defense adds a lot of value when she’s in the back row.

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Grace Regula - OH - Orange - AVC Cleveland

A 5’11” outside hitter out of AVC and Magnificat High School, Grace Regula was a First-Team All Suburban League and Second Team All-District selection as a freshman. Her high volleyball IQ and fast arm swing earned her an UA Next Camp invite earlier this year and has also placed her on the 2025 JVA Watch List and 2025 AVCA Phenom Watch List.

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Lily Foster - OH - Orange - Mintonette

Lily Foster of Mintonette and Pickerington Central High School continues to elevate her game and physicality. A versatile and cerebral attacker, she was a member of the 2025 OVR All-Star 15U team and was named Pickerington Central’s Varsity Player of the Year after leading her team to a 2024 district title. She has also achieved national recognition, being named to the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watch List and 2026 JVA Watch List. Foster’s development has earned her many high-profile camp invitations, including those at Tennessee, Yale, Virginia, and Arizona.

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Reagan Draper - OH/OPP - Orange - Elevation 

A member of the 2025 OVR All-Star 15U team and 2025 JVA and AVCA Phenom Watch Lists, Reagan Draper is a 6’1” hitter who has experience playing outside, opposite, and in the middle. Her experience playing various positions makes her a versatile player with solid all-around skills, especially in terms of her blocking and block touches at the net. 

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Reagan Edwards - OPP - Orange - Pineapple

Edwards is one of those hitters whose physicality and speed make her attacks look effortless. Playing for Pineapple HP and Warsaw High School, she is impossible to ignore on the court thanks to her strong hitting as well as her relentless blocking. Her ability to score comes not only from her power but her ability to read the opposing defense, as shown when she uses an off-speed shot to place the ball perfectly in the back corner.

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Skylar Ignash - OH - Orange - MI Elite

A member of the 2026 JVA Girls Watch List, Ignash is a high-level attacker and defender. This past season with Cass City, Ignash had nearly as many digs (371) as she had kills (404), making her an all-around juggernaut who can keep her team in a rally and then slam the ball down for the point. Her production earned her First Team All-Conference and All-Region selections as well as an All-State honorable mention. 

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Lexie Grevengoed - Green - OH/OPP - Adversity

A 5’11” pin hitter for Adversity and Joliet West High School, Grevengoed was named a 2025 AVCA Second Team All-American for leading her varsity team to conference and regional championships. She is terminal from just about anywhere on the court, including out of the back row, and will feast on any seams that the opposing block allows her. She also is very stable in serve receive and an effective defender who reads the opposing offense well.

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Eliana Hulst - OH/OPP - Michigan Volleyball Academy

At 6’2”, Hulst is an intimidating presence on either pin. Playing for Michigan Volleyball Academy as well as West Ottawa High School, she is a fast and explosive attacker who is also diligent on defense when in the back row. Her dig-to-back row attack in particular is very effective thanks to her quickness and court vision. 

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Jana Eglitis - OH/OPP - Elite VBC

Jana Eglitis is a 6’1” pin hitter who plays for Elite VBC and Bishop Watterson High School. A 2025 First Team Central Catholic League and Second Team Central District selection, Eglitis is both quick off the ground and has a high contact point, allowing her to hit tough angles and take smart shots. She’s attended college camps at Tennessee, Cincinnati, and Notre Dame, and also received an invite to a UA Next Camp earlier this year. Nationally, she was named to the 2025 JVA Watch List and 2025 AVCA Phenom Watch List. 

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Lillian Bowman - OH - MI Elite

A 6’1” outside with MI Elite and Plymouth Christian High School, Bowman helped her varsity team to a 2025 regional championship, earning Second Team All-Conference honors and an All-State honorable mention in the process. She has a lightning-fast arm swing that allows her to beat just about any block, and on the chance that there are well-placed hands in front of her, she can simply overpower them. She is also a steady passer in both middle and left back, and, in particular, is very quick to read and handle short serves.