Weekly Risers: Names to Watch in Every Class

Hailey Duprey – Libero/DS – Tribe – Class of 2028

Duprey enters the winter prep season trending upward after earning 2025 All-Tournament Team honors at the 16U level, a strong indicator of her consistency and reliability on the defensive side of the ball. Playing for Tribe, she has established herself as a steady first-contact presence, showing improved reading skills, range, and composure in serve receive. As the winter season ramps up and competition tightens, Duprey’s defensive impact and growing confidence make her a 2028 name to keep an eye on as her trajectory continues to climb.

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Saylor Halvorsen – OH/OPP – San Gabriel Elite – Class of 2028

Halvorsen’s rise is backed by one of the most decorated prep résumés in the 2028 class. She earned 2025 County Player of the Year and All-County First Team honors, was named Varsity MVP at Thousand Oaks, and landed First Team All-Conference in the Marmonte League, reflecting her impact at every level of competition. Her recognition extends nationally as well, with selections to the AVCA All-Region and AVCA All-America Teams, along with Daily News Los Angeles All-Area honors and Scholar Athlete distinction. Already named a VBAdrenaline Riser of the Week, Halvorsen continues to trend upward as a physical, high-output pin who has firmly established herself as a national-level prospect in the 2028 class.

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Mallory Mizell – Outside Hitter – STARS VB – Class of 2028

Mizell continues to surge as one of the most productive prep outside hitters in her region, stacking high-level recognition throughout the 2025 season. She was named South Carolina 5A Player of the Year, along with Woodmont Volleyball Most Outstanding Player and Greenville News Upstate Player of the Year, a sweep that reflects both dominance and consistency from the pin. Her ability to shoulder offensive load while maintaining efficiency has made her increasingly difficult to game-plan against, and her upward trajectory places her firmly among the top risers in the 2028 class.

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Haleah Schuerman – Libero – VCNebraska – Class of 2027

Schuerman is making her mark as a reliable defensive presence for VCNebraska, demonstrating steady improvement in serve receive and back-row coverage. She earned Second Team All-Conference honors in the Nebraska Southern Conference in 2025 and was recognized as an Academic All-State performer, highlighting both her on-court impact and off-court dedication. As an uncommitted 2027, her combination of defensive instincts, consistency, and leadership in the back row has her trending upward in the eyes of recruiters and observers alike.

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Sophia Albaugh – Outside Hitter – OTVA – Class of 2027

Albaugh has continued her strong trajectory through the 2025 high school season, earning multiple honors including Bolles High School MVP, District Player of the Year, and Florida Times-Union All First Coast First Team. Her consistent production and ability to lead on the court helped her secure a commitment to Boston College, and she remains a standout outside hitter in the 2027 class. With her combination of skill, leadership, and proven results, Albaugh is clearly trending upward as one of the class’s most reliable contributors.

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Alixandra Klein – Libero – Houston Skyline – Class of 2028

Klein continues to make waves with Houston Skyline, adding to a résumé already rich with accolades. She was named to the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watchlist, earned All-Tournament Team honors at KatyCyFair, and was recognized on the 22-6A First Team All-District as well as the All-Academic Team, demonstrating both athletic and academic commitment. Klein has also secured a commitment to Louisiana Tech University, a testament to her consistent performance and rising profile. With her strong defensive presence and increasing visibility, she remains a key riser to watch in the 2028 class.

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Taylor Alcott – Setter – OTVA – Class of 2029

Alcott is trending up in the 2029 setter pool thanks to recent recognition and invites that signal growing national visibility. She earned an UA NEXT invite, a prestigious showcase that puts elite reps and coach exposure on the table. On top of that, she’s been added to the 2025 AVCA Phenom Watchlist, which highlights promising players across age groups and connects them with college programs and developmental opportunities. Her increasing inclusion in top‑tier events and evaluative platforms shows that her game is catching attention early in the recruiting cycle, and she’s climbing on the national radar among 2029 setters.

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Lillian Keely – Middle Blocker – OTVA – Class of 2026

Keely’s commitment to the Wofford Terriers marks a major milestone in her development, solidifying her place as a Division I prospect in the 2026 class. With a PPV of 155, she has demonstrated consistent production and the skills necessary to contribute at the next level. As she continues to refine her blocking, hitting, and court awareness, Keely’s trajectory is clearly upward, and her D1 commitment reflects both her talent and potential to make an immediate impact in college.

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Harper Dallaire – Middle Blocker – Michigan Elite – Class of 2029

Dallaire is trending upward in the 2029 class through her work with Michigan Elite, one of the most respected club programs in the Midwest that regularly competes regionally and nationally and has a track record of developing collegiate players. This past summer she took a meaningful step in her exposure and development by attending Michigan State’s Select Camp, giving her valuable reps in front of college coaches and higher‑level competition environments. That experience, paired with her continued growth as a middle blocker on both the attack and at the net, positions Dallaire as a rising name to watch in the 2029 class.