Weekly Risers: Big Jumps in Skill, Experience, and Recognition

Averi Bridges | 2028 | L | VCN | PPV: 239

Averi Bridges continues to rise in the Class of 2028 as a standout libero with VCN. She has been a USA NTDP participant from 2024 through the current 2026 cycle, gaining valuable national-level experience and recognition for her defensive consistency and leadership in the back row. Bridges earned a spot on the JVA All-National Team in 2025 and was named to the 2026 JVA Watchlist, further highlighting her impact on the national stage. She has also been selected for the USA U19 National Team for 2026, marking another major milestone in her development. With a PPV of 239, Bridges continues to establish herself as one of the top defensive specialists to watch in the 2028 class.

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Stella Warren | 2029 | OH | Mississippi Velocity Volleyball Club | PPV: 114

Stella Warren continues to trend upward in the Class of 2029 as an outside hitter with Mississippi Velocity Volleyball Club. She previously attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Advanced Skills Camps in Summer 2023 and 2024, gaining early exposure and development through collegiate training environments. Warren is continuing to build on that experience with additional college camp opportunities this summer, expanding her exposure while competing against high-level talent. She has also made measurable physical gains, increasing both her approach touch and block touch by an inch, highlighting her continued athletic development. With a PPV of 114, Warren is steadily building momentum as she gains experience and continues to improve her physical tools and overall game.

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Graycen Cawthon | 2028 | S | M2 Volleyball Club | PPV: 118

Graycen Cawthon continues to trend upward in the Class of 2028 as a setter with M2 Volleyball Club. She has built an impressive résumé across both high school and club competition, helping lead her team to GHSA AA State Championships in 2024 and 2025. Her club success includes winning the 2024 AAU Premier Championship and the 2024 NEQ USA Championship, showcasing her ability to perform at the highest levels. Cawthon has also earned individual recognition, being named to the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watchlist and 2025 1st Team All-Region, reflecting her leadership and consistency running the offense. She has already received seven camp invitations for Summer 2028, continuing to gain exposure and development opportunities. She has also added FIU, Gardner-Webb, Coastal Carolina, Clemson, North Alabama, MTSU, College of Charleston, Western Carolina, and Wofford among her early school favorites. Along with her achievements, Cawthon has shown measurable improvement, increasing her approach touch from 106” to 107”. With a PPV of 118, Cawthon’s championship experience, leadership, and continued development make her a setter to watch in the 2028 class.

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Tristyn Ervin | 2028 | S | North Pacific Juniors | PPV: 170

Tristyn Ervin continues to rise in the Class of 2028 as a setter with North Pacific Juniors. She has added select camps at Ohio State, Rice, and Illinois, expanding her opportunities to compete and develop in front of collegiate programs. Ervin also participated in UA Next 2026, gaining valuable experience against high-level talent. Along with her growing exposure, she has made measurable physical gains, improving both her approach touch and block touch by an inch. With a PPV of 170, Ervin’s continued development, athletic progress, and increasing camp exposure position her as a setter trending upward in the 2028 class.

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Minnie Parsley | 2029 | L/DS | Rhythm Volleyball Academy | PPV: 141

Minnie Parsley is trending upward in the Class of 2029 as a libero/defensive specialist with Rhythm Volleyball Academy. She recently added measurable metrics with an approach touch of 96” and a block touch of 98”, highlighting her continued athletic development and defensive quickness. Parsley and the Rhythm 15-1 squad are preparing for the 15 Open Showdown in the Smokies, using the event as a key step toward their upcoming SRVA Qualifier Tournament in Atlanta. With a PPV of 141, Parsley continues to build momentum as she gains experience against strong competition and strengthens her role in the back row.

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