Weekly Risers: Breaking Out This Week

Kayleigh Rogers | 2028 | KIVA 16 Red | OH | PPV 215

Rogers continues trending upward after returning from injury and looks fully committed to elevating every part of her game heading into a major summer stretch. The 6’1” outside hitter recently increased both her approach touch (115 → 116) and block touch (111 → 112) while continuing to work extensively one-on-one with a personal trainer focused on strength and athleticism. Even before the injury, Rogers had already established herself as one of the more decorated 2028 outsides nationally, earning honors including 2x Open All-American, JVA All-National Team, and becoming the only 2028 OH selected to the 2025 AAU Open All-American Team. Her résumé continues to stand out not only because of accolades, but because of the overall production and versatility behind them. With over 750 varsity kills and 500 digs already in her career, Rogers has consistently impacted matches as a true six-rotation player. She was also a 2024 Kentucky 2A State Champion and State Tournament MVP, adding winning pedigree to an already impressive profile. Heading into UA Players Championship, AAUs, another UA Next appearance, and multiple upcoming campus visits, Rogers looks like a player with strong momentum entering one of the most important stretches of her development.

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Scarlett Taylor | 2028 | Triangle Volleyball Club | Setter

Taylor continues to be one of the more intriguing under-the-radar setters in the 2028 class, especially considering she has been competing up on a 17s roster while many players in her class are still being evaluated strictly within age-group play. That context matters when looking at her current trajectory and why she may not yet receive the same level of ranking attention as some other setters nationally. Despite that, there is growing belief from those around her game that she is operating at a very high level and beginning to attract serious recruiting interest from major programs. She recently helped her team qualify for the 2026 USAV 17 Open division and continues building exposure through select camp opportunities at schools like UCLA and the University of San Diego, with additional strong interest reportedly coming from programs including NC State, Baylor, Washington, UCF, Virginia, BYU, and others. Taylor’s recruitment appears to be trending upward quickly as more staffs get eyes on her in live settings. What stands out is her ability to compete successfully against older competition while continuing to develop physically and technically within one of the strongest age divisions in club volleyball. With a PPV of 161, Taylor profiles as a setter whose evaluation may require more context than a standard ranking glance provides. Playing up on 17s naturally changes visibility and comparison points, but it also speaks to the level of trust placed in her ability. As more coaches and evaluators continue to see her in person this summer, she feels like a player whose national stock could continue rising.

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Ashlyn Thompson | 2027 | Union Volleyball Club | Libero

Thompson continues to build a strong profile within the 2027 libero group through a combination of recognition, leadership involvement, and steady development in the back row. She has earned spots on both the JVA Watchlist and AVCA Phenom Watchlist, signaling growing national attention as she continues progressing within one of the deeper positions in the class. Those recognitions reflect not only her defensive ability, but also the consistency and maturity she brings to the court. Beyond competition, Thompson has also been involved with the Youth Athletic Council Committee through Union and LOVB, adding another layer to her overall profile and showing leadership qualities away from match play as well. As a libero, she continues to develop as a steady defensive presence with upside to keep climbing as her game matures. With a PPV of 137, Thompson profiles as a developing back-row player who continues to gain visibility both through performance and involvement within the volleyball community.

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Alex Serina | 2029 | Advantage Volleyball Academy | Setter| PPV 182

Serina is a young setter prospect who is beginning to attract major early exposure through both national training opportunities and an extensive list of elite college camp invitations. Heading into the summer of 2026, she has reportedly received more than 50 elite camp invites, including opportunities with nationally recognized programs such as Kentucky, Louisville, Pitt, Penn State, and UNC, with several already confirmed on her schedule. For a 2029 setter, those are significant camp environments to already be involved with and reflect the level of early attention her game is starting to receive from high-level staffs around the country. She was also invited to summer NTDP training in Ohio, adding another major developmental opportunity and national evaluation setting to her growing résumé. Experiences like that are important at this stage because they place young setters in advanced training environments against strong competition while giving coaches additional opportunities to evaluate long-term upside. Serina is still early in her overall development, but the combination of elite camp exposure, NTDP involvement, and growing recruiting visibility suggests she is firmly becoming a player people are beginning to track closely within the 2029 class.

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Lauren Sheldon | 2028 | Legacy Adidas 16-1 | OH

Sheldon continues to trend upward as a high-level outside hitter in the 2028 class, showing steady physical and skill development alongside a rapidly growing recruiting profile. She recently increased her approach touch from 121 to 122, reinforcing her already strong physical presence on the pin. That continued progression, paired with her production and consistency, has kept her firmly on the radar as a national-level prospect. Her recruiting exposure has also expanded significantly, with select camp opportunities at major programs such as UNC, Michigan, Duke, Alabama, Michigan State, and others, reflecting widespread interest from high-level schools across the country. She was also named to the 2025 JVA All-National Team, further validating her impact in competitive environments. Sheldon continues to develop into a more complete outside hitter and is showing the type of steady upward trajectory that keeps her firmly in national conversations. With a PPV of 188, she profiles as a strong, emerging pin prospect with both production and physical tools continuing to rise.

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Liliana Rossi | 2028 | LOVB 18s | Libero | PPV 141

Rossi is a libero prospect in the 2028 class who continues to build steady visibility through national programming and a very active camp schedule. She recently earned a UA Next invite and participated in the UA Next camp in Los Angeles on May 22, adding another strong evaluation setting to her development path. From an exposure standpoint, she’s consistently putting herself in front of high-level programs, which is an important step at this stage of her career. She also has a stacked upcoming camp schedule, with planned elite stops at Indiana, Michigan, Dartmouth, and Utah, giving her repeated opportunities to compete and train in demanding environments. In terms of her game, Rossi plays with a steady defensive mindset in the back row, showing good reads in serve receive and the ability to stay composed under pressure during extended rallies. She continues to develop her consistency and overall control, with a foundation that projects well as the speed of the game increases. With a PPV of 141, Rossi profiles as a young libero who is actively expanding both her experience and her level of play as she continues progressing through the 2028 class.

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Laura Adel | 2027 | Titans Khaos | Setter |  PPV 242

Adel is one of the more nationally recognized setters in the 2027 class, with a résumé that already includes selection to the 2026 U19 Team Canada National Team, involvement in the 2026 National Excellence Program, recognition as a 2026 UA Next athlete, and participation in the 2026 All Canadian Games. That combination of national team pathway exposure and elite training environments places her firmly within high-performance conversations at an early stage of her career. The South Carolina commit continues to build her connection with the program through upcoming camp involvement at her future school, further reinforcing her fit and long-term trajectory at the collegiate level. Adel plays with a calm, controlled presence at setter and shows strong ability to manage tempo and run offense under pressure, especially in structured systems where decision-making is key. With a PPV of 242, she profiles as a highly advanced 2027 setter whose blend of national-level experience, exposure, and game management continues to separate her within the class.

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Averi Bridges | 2028 | VCN | Libero | 239

Bridges continues to separate herself as one of the more nationally recognized liberos in the 2028 class, backed by a combination of national team exposure, watchlist recognition, and steady recruiting attention from high-level programs. She earned a selection to the 2026 USA U19 National Team, which is a major indicator of how she is viewed within elite developmental pathways, and she has also been named to the 2026 JVA Watchlist, further reinforcing her presence on a national evaluation level. From a recruiting standpoint, Bridges has already begun stacking significant camp opportunities, with invitations and interest from programs such as Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Nebraska, among others. Those are major, high-level environments, and the fact she is already being brought into those spaces speaks to the trajectory she is on early in her career. As a libero, Bridges plays with a confident, active style in the back row and continues to build consistency in serve receive and defensive coverage while adjusting to increasingly difficult match speeds. She competes with a calm presence under pressure and shows the ability to stabilize long rallies, which is a key trait at the position. With a PPV of 239, she profiles as a high-level 2028 defensive prospect whose combination of national exposure, physical tools, and competitive environment continues to position her as one of the more closely tracked liberos in the country.

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Sydney Walburn | 2029 | Mintonette | OH | 165

Walburn is a developing outside hitter in the 2029 class who continues to show steady physical and technical growth as her game progresses. She recently improved both her approach touch (114 → 116) and block touch (109 → 110), reflecting ongoing development in her explosiveness and net presence. As a pin, she brings a solid foundation and is continuing to build consistency as she adjusts to higher levels of competition. She has select camp opportunities this summer with Austin Peay and UNCW, while also working through a broader list of additional camp invitations as she continues to finalize her schedule. That exposure will give her valuable opportunities to be evaluated in multiple high-level environments as she keeps expanding her game. Her highlight reel is also available on the site for a full look at her game in action, giving a clear view of her movement, swing mechanics, and overall development trajectory as a young outside hitter. With a PPV of 165, Walburn profiles as a steady 2029 prospect whose physical growth and continued exposure are helping her trend upward.

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Honor Durham | 2029 | Circle City | Setter | PPV 142

Durham is a young setter in the 2029 class who is already generating strong early recruiting interest through a wide range of select camp invitations from high-level college programs across the country. That level of attention at this stage speaks to how quickly her game is beginning to get evaluated in more competitive environments, especially within a deep setter group nationally. She is especially excited to kick off her camp season with upcoming visits to major programs such as Texas A&M, Michigan, and Northwestern, with a busy stretch ahead through June and July as she continues to get in front of college staffs. As a setter, she is gaining valuable experience in these settings where tempo control, decision-making, and consistency are constantly evaluated at a higher standard. With a PPV of 142, Durham profiles as a developing 2029 setter whose expanding exposure and early camp involvement are helping build a strong foundation for her recruiting trajectory moving forward.