Weekly Risers: Who’s Climbing This Week?

Karsyn Vejraska | VCNebraska | Setter | 2029 | PPV 172

Vejraska continues to take advantage of every opportunity coming her way, making her one of the more intriguing young setters to monitor in the 2029 class. While still early in her development, she has already begun building valuable experience through high-level training and exposure opportunities, including camp involvement with programs such as Nebraska, Kansas State, and South Dakota State, along with several other collegiate environments. What stands out about Vejraska is her willingness to learn and grow from every setting she enters. She has consistently sought out competitive opportunities and continues to add experiences that should accelerate her development as a setter. Her athletic foundation gives her room for continued growth, and she remains in an environment where she is able to develop her skills and volleyball IQ on a daily basis. As she continues gaining confidence and accumulating reps against stronger competition, there is a sense that her game still has another level it can reach. The tools are there, the exposure is growing, and the developmental path is trending in the right direction. With a PPV of 172, Vejraska remains a young setter with plenty of upside and a trajectory worth watching closely over the coming seasons.

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Georgia Addleman | Legacy | OPP/Setter | 2029 | PPV 203

Addleman is a 6’1” right-side/opposite with setter versatility in the 2029 class who already profiles as one of the more physically established young prospects in her group. She brings a strong collection of early accolades, including All-State, AAU All-American recognition, MIVCA All-Region honors, All-Conference selection, and Academic All-State, reflecting both consistent production and impact across multiple levels. Physically, she stands out with a 120 block touch and a frame that already plays with clear presence above the net. She is capable of generating pace on the right side and shows the ability to be an effective scoring option when in rhythm, especially when allowed to swing with confidence in system. What stands out in her game is her assertive, composed competitive presence and the way she carries herself in match play. As she continues to develop more explosiveness and refine her overall consistency, there is clear room for her offensive game to expand further at the next levels. With a PPV of 203, Addleman profiles as a strong 2029 prospect with proven production, high-level recognition, and a physical foundation that continues to project upward as she matures.

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Taylor Allcott | OTVA | Setter | 2029 | PPV 205

Allcott is a 5’7” setter in the 2029 class who continues to build a strong early profile through consistent exposure in competitive environments and a steadily expanding game. She shows solid physical tools for the position with a 115 approach touch and 112 block touch, giving her a capable athletic base as she develops her setting consistency, decision-making, and overall control of the offense. She has a stacked summer schedule, highlighted by participation in the Tribe Showcase on June 6–7, along with elite prospect camp opportunities at the University of Utah and the University of Colorado. She will also be competing at both AAU Nationals and USAV Nationals in June, giving her multiple high-level stages to gain experience and continue testing her game against strong competition. As she continues gaining reps in these environments, Allcott is building valuable experience that should help accelerate her development as a setter over time. With a PPV of 205, she profiles as a strong 2029 prospect whose exposure, activity level, and steady physical tools position her as a player to track closely moving forward.

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Audrey Johnson | Milwaukee Sting | OH | 2026 | 

Johnson is a 5’11” outside hitter in the 2026 class who has built a steady and experienced competitive résumé through years of regional and national-level exposure. She has been involved in Badger Region All-Star and USAV High Performance programs from 2022–2024, along with repeated recognition on the JVA Watchlist and AVCA All-American Watch List, showing consistent presence in high-level evaluation spaces over multiple seasons. She is a verbal commit to Daemen University, where she will continue her academic and athletic career at the next level, marking a key milestone in her volleyball journey. That commitment stands as the defining piece of her current profile as she closes out her club career and transitions toward the collegiate game. Physically, Johnson brings a 116 approach touch and 112 block touch, giving her a solid foundation as a pin attacker with the ability to contribute in both system and transitional play. Her experience across multiple all-tournament and league honors reflects a player who has consistently competed in strong environments and delivered steady production. She is also featured in a Minute 2 Minute spotlight on the site, offering a deeper look at her development and journey. Johnson profiles as a seasoned 2026 outside hitter whose experience will pair well as she continues on to Daemen.

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Julia Masselink | Kairos Volleyball | OH | 2029 | PPV 276

Masselink is a gold-level outside hitter prospect in the 2029 class and one of the most fundamentally complete young pins in the national pipeline. She is currently part of the U17 WCH National Team and continues to perform on major stages where her game stands out for its consistency and efficiency against high-level competition. At 6’4”, Masselink brings an elite physical profile, and she continues to trend upward with measurable gains, including a growth spurt from 6’3” to 6’4”, along with increases in both her approach touch (121 → 122) and block touch (115 → 117). Even with those physical tools, what separates her most right now is the foundation of her game, her passing ability and overall floor game allow her to stay on the court in all rotations and impact matches beyond just attacking. She continues to add high-level recruiting exposure with select camp invitations at programs such as Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU, reinforcing her status as a nationally recognized prospect despite being in a class loaded with elite talent. While many players in her group bring flash or early physical dominance, Masselink’s value comes from her technical completeness and reliability across all phases of the game. As she continues to develop strength, explosiveness, and overall physical ceiling, there is a clear expectation that her game will take another step as she matures. With a PPV of 276, she profiles as one of the premier 2029 outside hitters nationally — a high-floor, high-upside prospect with a complete skill set and proven success on the biggest youth stages.

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Hadley Lichty | Next Level Volleyball Academy | Setter | 2027 | PPV 160

Lichty’s profile is defined first and foremost by her verbal commitment to Robert Morris University (May 13, 2026), marking a major milestone in her recruiting journey and establishing her future at the collegiate level. That commitment is the centerpiece of her recruiting story as she continues to compete and develop through her remaining club and high school seasons. Lichty is a 6’0” setter who brings a strong physical presence to the position, paired with a 115 approach touch and 112 block touch. She passes the eye test as a taller setter with a high contact point, allowing her to operate effectively in a 5-1 system while also posing a threat as an offensive setter when needed. She shows the ability to run offense consistently and involve multiple hitters, while also being capable of scoring in one-foot situations and transitional play. Her background includes consistent recognition at the high school and club level, including multiple All-Conference honors, AVCA Phenom Watch List selections, and over 1,000 career high school assists. She has also been recognized at both indoor and beach events, adding to her overall versatility and competitive experience. Additional accolades such as state-level success, athlete of the week recognition, and watchlist honors further reflect her steady presence in competitive environments. She is also featured in a Minute 2 Minute spotlight on the site, offering a deeper look at her development and playing style. With a PPV of 160, Lichty profiles as a steady, physical 2027 setter whose size, experience, and consistency have already translated into a Division I commitment.

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Catalina Merheb | IMG Elite | Libero | 2028 | 

Merheb is a steady and fundamentally strong libero in the 2028 class who continues to build a reliable profile through consistent performance and early recognition at both the high school and club levels. She has already earned MVP honors in 2025 along with Player of the Match recognition at the high school level, reflecting her ability to impact matches in key moments. She is also listed on both the AVCA Phenom Watch List and JVA Girls Watch List, highlighting her early visibility on a national scale. As a passer, Merheb stands out for her consistency in serve receive, showing the ability to control first contact with positive, accurate ball location. She also defends well out of system, consistently getting touches on balls and extending rallies with composed defensive reads. She has upcoming camp opportunities at Georgetown and George Washington University, giving her continued exposure to collegiate-level environments where her passing and defensive skills can be further evaluated. With a strong foundation already in place, Merheb profiles as a dependable 2028 libero whose consistency in the back row continues to be her defining strength.

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Mallory Abercrombie | A5 | MB | 2029 | PPV 170

Abercrombie is a 6’3” middle blocker in the 2029 class who has made a noticeable jump physically and continues to trend upward as her game develops. One of the biggest indicators of that growth is her recent improvement in block touch, increasing from 106 to 118, signaling a significant step forward in her net presence and overall physical impact. With a 120 approach touch and legitimate size at 6’3”, she brings an imposing frame to the middle position and continues to develop into a more consistent force both offensively and defensively. As her timing and strength continue to catch up with her physical tools, her ceiling at the position becomes more apparent with each evaluation window. She has also added select camp opportunities at programs such as Clemson, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, and Auburn, giving her valuable exposure in strong collegiate environments. With a PPV of 170, Abercrombie profiles as an emerging 2029 middle blocker whose physical development and expanding exposure point toward continued upward trajectory.

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Francesca Rebagliati | Sunshine Volleyball Club | Libero | 2027 | PPV TBD

Rebagliati is a promising libero in the 2027 class who continues to build momentum through strong club competition with Sunshine Volleyball Club. She was part of a 2025 U17 Gold Medal performance at the Coast Combine Open Division, showing her ability to contribute in high-level tournament environments and be part of winning, competitive systems. She is scheduled to compete in the AAU 17 Open Division in June 2026, where she will continue gaining valuable exposure against some of the top competition in the country. Each opportunity at this level adds to her development in serve receive, defensive reads, and overall back-row consistency as she continues to grow her game. Rebagliati also has a highlight reel available on the site, giving a clear look at her movement, defensive range, and developing skill set as she continues to rise in her class.

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Finley Brennan | NC Academy | Setter | 2028 | PPV 147

Brennan is a 5’11” setter in the 2028 class who continues to develop her game while gaining valuable experience in higher-level competition. Recently moving up to compete with the 17 Diamond (17-1) roster, she has already adjusted into stronger match play and began contributing late in the club season at that level, showing her ability to adapt quickly to increased speed and intensity. She has also been active in the camp circuit, including an invitation and strong experience at the Duke prospect camp, along with additional select camp opportunities at programs such as North Alabama and Campbell. These experiences continue to expand her exposure and provide valuable reps in collegiate environments. Physically, she brings a 114 approach touch and 112 block touch, giving her a solid frame for the setter position with the ability to contribute at the net as well. Brennan is also featured on the site with a highlight reel available, offering a clear look at her movement, decision-making, and overall versatility. She shows efficiency both as a setter and in pin situations when needed, continuing to build a well-rounded profile as she gains more experience at higher levels. With a PPV of 147, she profiles as a developing 2028 setter whose versatility, size, and upward movement within her club system continue to stand out.