Weekly Risers: Talent on the Move

Breanna Benavides — 2027 — Austin Juniors — PPV 124

Breanna Benavides continues to add to an already impressive résumé with Austin Juniors. The 2027 standout has earned AVCA All-Region honors, along with back-to-back MVP awards and back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year selections, reflecting her consistent impact on both sides of the ball. She has also been recognized as All-State All-Academic, highlighting the balance she brings as a student-athlete. One of the most notable parts of Benavides’ game is the pressure she creates from the service line. She finished ranked #2 in the nation in aces in 2025 after previously ranking #9 nationally in 2024, a rare level of consistency that shows how effective her serve can be at disrupting opposing offenses and creating scoring opportunities. With a PPV of 124, Benavides profiles as a player who brings steady defensive presence while also contributing in momentum-shifting moments. Her combination of defensive recognition, serving production, and academic achievement continues to strengthen her profile within the 2027 class.

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Finley Brennan — 2028 — NC Academy — PPV 147

Finley Brennan is coming off a strong showing at Sunshine, where she played an important role in NC Academy’s deep tournament run. Entering the event ranked 38th in the nation, the team finished tied for 5th, and Brennan was a key contributor throughout the weekend. She led the team in assists and serving efficiency while also finishing third on the team in digs, showing her ability to contribute across multiple phases of the game. Her performance didn’t go unnoticed. With college coaches watching the court throughout the tournament, Brennan has already received two camp invitations from programs that saw her compete over the weekend. She has also added select camps at the University of Memphis and Palm Beach State, continuing to expand her exposure at the next level. With a PPV of 147, Brennan’s Sunshine performance highlights a player who can manage an offense, contribute defensively, and step up in high-level tournament environments.

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Stella Warren — 2029 — Mississippi Velocity Volleyball Club — PPV 114

Stella Warren continues to build momentum in the 2029 class with Mississippi Velocity Volleyball Club. Her 2025 season at Jackson Academy brought several individual honors, including the Ace Serving Award, Best Offensive Player Award, and the JV Most Kills Award. She was also part of a MAIS Junior Varsity State Championship team while helping her program reach the MAIS Division I Varsity State Championship match, finishing as runner-up. Athletically, Warren has continued to make measurable gains, recently adding an approach touch of 109 and a block touch of 105, numbers that reflect continued growth in her vertical and overall physical development. Next up, she’ll be competing in St. Louis at the Nike Mid-East Qualifier with Mississippi Velocity 15 Black, another opportunity to test her game in a high-level tournament environment. With a PPV of 114, Warren is a player continuing to add both production and development markers to her profile.

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Yemaya Chappell — Actyve — PPV 227

Yemaya Chappell continues to build a strong national presence through both development programs and exposure opportunities. A participant in NTDP, she’s been competing in environments designed for some of the country’s top emerging players, gaining valuable experience against high-level talent. Her recruiting path is also expanding, with select camps added at Purdue, Texas, UCLA, Cal, USC, and Stanford. That range of programs reflects the level of interest she’s drawing while continuing to evaluate opportunities at the next level. Chappell is also set to attend the UA Next Camp in Los Angeles on May 22, another event that brings together top athletes from across the country. With a PPV of 227, Chappell continues to position herself in strong competitive settings while building exposure with major collegiate programs.

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Peyton Robinson — 2028 — TAV — PPV 171

Peyton Robinson continues to make an impact early in her high school career. As a varsity freshman, she earned both All-District and All-State Team honors, a strong start that highlights her ability to contribute at a high level right away. Her exposure at the collegiate level is also expanding, with select camps added at Baylor and the University of Oklahoma, giving her opportunities to continue developing in front of major programs. On the club side, Robinson and TAV 15 Black Jason have a packed national schedule ahead, including Texas Classic (Dallas), Northeast Qualifier (Philadelphia), Windy City (Chicago), Far Western (Reno), Bid Regionals (Dallas), Summer NIT (Mesa), and USAV Nationals in Indianapolis. Competing in these major events will give Robinson continued opportunities to perform against some of the top teams in the country. With a PPV of 171, Robinson is building momentum through early high school success and a demanding national club schedule.