Weekly Risers: This Week’s Movement

Kamryn Roberts | Libero/DS | Mintonette Sports | PPV 84.6

Roberts earns a strong rise this week after announcing her verbal commitment to the University at Buffalo on June 1, 2026, adding a Division I decision to an already impressive body of work. The Mintonette libero/DS has continued to stack meaningful accomplishments at both the club and high school levels, most notably helping power her team to the 2025 AAU 16 Premier National Championship. She has also remained on the national radar with AVCA Phenom recognition in 2025 after previously landing on the AVCA Phenom Watch List in both 2023 and 2024, showing the kind of long-term consistency that matters in the back row. Her high school résumé is just as strong. Roberts helped Pleasant High School to a 2025 Division V State Final Four appearance after being part of a 2024 Ohio Division VI State Runner-Up finish, proving she has been a key contributor in winning environments year after year. Individually, she picked up 2025 First Team All-Central District and First Team All-Conference honors, while also earning Pleasant’s Best Defensive Player Award, a fitting reflection of the impact she makes on the floor. What stands out about Roberts’ rise is how complete the résumé has become. She has been part of deep postseason runs, has performed on major club stages, and now has a Division I commitment to show for it. For a libero/DS, that combination of team success, individual recognition, and sustained visibility across multiple seasons makes this a very deserved jump in the Weekly Risers conversation.

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Isabella Marecek | Libero | HPSTL | PPV 87.1

Marecek is a 2029 libero who continues to stand out for her energy and quickness in the back row. She’s a fun player to watch because of how active she stays defensively, constantly reading plays early and putting herself in position to extend rallies and keep balls alive. Her instincts and reaction speed are a big part of what makes her effective at this stage. She has also begun gaining valuable exposure through the camp circuit, most recently attending camps at both Oklahoma and Arkansas, where she continued to showcase her defensive skill set against strong competition. Those experiences are helping her expand her comfort level in higher-level environments while continuing to build consistency. Marecek is one to continue tracking in the 2029 class as she develops her game. With a PPV of 87.1, she profiles as a young libero with strong defensive instincts and clear upside as she gains more experience and reps.

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Elle Howie | OPP/RS | Tstreet Inland Empire | 

Howie is a 2028 opposite/right-side hitter who brings proven varsity experience and a strong competitive résumé to the pin. A three-year varsity starter, she has consistently produced at the high school level while earning recognition as her team MVP along with First Team All-League honors, highlighting her impact as a primary offensive option. She plays with confidence on the right side and continues to show growth in her overall physical profile, recently increasing from 5'10” to 5'11”. That added size complements her ability to attack with pace and compete at the net, where she continues to develop as both a scorer and front-row presence. Howie remains a steady contributor with clear experience and leadership qualities, and she profiles as a 2028 OPP/RS whose continued physical and technical development will be key as she transitions into higher-level competition.

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Lexi Sorden | Setter | Madfrog Volleyball | PPV 89

Sorden is a young setter in the 2031 class who already shows strong early success and a clear winning track record at the national qualifier level. She has collected multiple gold medal finishes at major events, including the ASICS Show Me National Qualifier, Pacific Northwest Qualifier, and Nike Mideast Qualifier in 13 Open, consistently performing in pressure championship environments. She plays with a steady and controlled setting style, showing good composure for her age and a natural ability to keep her offense organized. Her decisions are calm and intentional, and she continues to build comfort as she grows into more responsibility as a setter. Sorden has also gained valuable exposure through recent camp experiences at Texas A&M, SMU, and Creighton, giving her early looks in strong collegiate environments. With a PPV of 89, she profiles as a 2031 setter with a strong competitive foundation and clear early success at the national level.

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Madison Garcia | Libero/DS | TRIBE 15 VKTRY CARDINAL | PPV 84.20

Garcia is a libero/DS in the 2029 class who has already built a strong early playing résumé through both club and high school competition. She earned Miami Herald Fall Season Honorable Mention recognition as one of the top players in Miami-Dade County and has consistently been involved in winning environments from an early age. She brings valuable competitive experience, including representing Florida at the 2024 All-Star Games where she helped earn a silver medal, along with contributing as a starter on an AAU 15s championship team. Her long-standing varsity and JV involvement at a young age speaks to her early role and trust on the court. Garcia continues to expand her development through exposure opportunities this summer, including invitations to multiple SEC and regional programs such as Florida, Auburn, Alabama, and Texas El Paso, among others. With a PPV of 84.20, she profiles as a 2029 libero/DS with strong early experience, steady growth, and continued upside in the back row.

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Gabriella Scott | Middle Blocker | Metro VBC

Scott is a 2030 middle blocker who continues to stand out physically for her age group and already shows strong impact potential at the net. At 6'1”, she brings one of the more imposing physical profiles in her class, with both a 120 block touch and 120 approach touch, which is a major indicator of her ceiling moving forward. She earned Best Blocker honors at the 2025 Capitol Hill Classic, highlighting her ability to control the net and be a disruptive presence in front-row situations. Her timing and length allow her to be effective as a shot-changer, and she continues to trend as a key defensive piece in the middle. Scott is a developing 2030 middle with elite physical tools for her age and clear upside as she continues to gain experience and refine her offensive and blocking consistency.

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Flynn Peterson | Libero | RTDP North Country Region | PPV 91.4

Peterson is a 2030 libero who continues to build a strong early résumé through regional and national-level success. She has already earned AAU All-American honors and was part of an AAU National Championship team, showing early experience competing and winning on big stages. She has also been recognized through development pathways, including selection to the RTDP (Regional Team Development Program) and an invite to the 2026 Nebraska Dream Team Camp, reflecting her continued growth and visibility in higher-level training environments. Peterson recently added a Creighton Select Camp to her summer schedule, continuing to gain valuable exposure while developing her back-row skill set. With a PPV of 91.4, she profiles as a 2030 libero with strong early success, expanding opportunities, and continued upside as she gains experience.

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Kierslyn Cattau | Outside Hitter | 2030 | VC Nebraska 14 Elite | PPV 83.9

Cattau is a 2030 outside hitter who continues to build momentum through strong tournament play and steady physical development. She helped her team earn a 2026 USAV Open Bid and was also named to the All-Tournament Team at the GPR Bid Tournament, showing her ability to step up in competitive match environments. She brings a solid 5'10” frame to the pin and has shown measurable physical growth, recently increasing her block touch from 109 to 112, reflecting continued development at the net. Her game continues to trend upward as she gains strength, consistency, and confidence on the pin. Cattau has also gained valuable exposure through high-level training opportunities, including camps at Nebraska and TAV Coaches Camp, adding important reps in strong developmental settings. With a PPV of 83.9, she profiles as a 2030 outside hitter continuing to progress with expanding upside and competitive experience.

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Hailey Lee | Setter | SC Rockstar | PPV 87.4

Lee is a 2030 setter who continues to show clear growth this season as she develops her overall game and expands her exposure at the national level. She earned a UA Next invitation this season, highlighting her presence within a strong group of rising setters in her class. This summer she has been active in high-level camp environments, including UCLA, USC, TCU, and most recently adding Florida to her select camps, gaining valuable reps against strong competition and continuing to build her confidence and consistency as a setter. Her development trend has been steady, with noticeable improvement in her overall command of the offense. Lee continues to train with strong intent and is showing consistent upward progress in both skill and physicality. With a PPV of 87.4, she profiles as a 2030 setter with strong growth trajectory and expanding exposure across major collegiate programs.

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Minnie Parsley | Libero/DS | Rhythm Volleyball Academy

Parsley is a 2029 libero/DS who continues to trend upward as her game becomes more consistent and impactful in the back row. She was recently featured in one of our one-on-one interviews and remains one of my personal players on radar due to her athleticism, energy, and defensive mindset. She is an athlete through and through, covering a lot of court and showing quick reactions that allow her to extend rallies and make plays that shift momentum. Defensively, she is starting to click more and more, with her reads improving and her overall presence becoming more reliable as she gains experience. Parsley recently attended camp at Utah and is heading into a very busy July with accepted camp invites at five Division I programs, giving her valuable exposure opportunities. She continues to develop into a defense-minded libero/DS whose game is steadily coming together.