2023 Additions to the State Rankings Vol 4

We are venturing back to the Houston area to explore a few players we haven't written about yet on our State Rankings List. These H-town athletes have waited long enough to enjoy some recognition for being such great volleyball players. These young ladies are ready to take the court by storm now that high school volleyball is back on. We couldn't be happier to give them kudos for their hard work as we announce their placement on the Prep Dig State Rankings List. [player_tooltip player_id="87548" first="Arissa" last="Smith"] [2023] 6-2 Middle (HS: Ridgepoint/Club: Houston Juniors/Verbal: Uncommitted) Please welcome the 22nd ranked prospect [player_tooltip player_id="87548" first="Arissa" last="Smith"] to the Prep Dig State Rankings list. The uncommitted long middle blocker from Houston is a sight to see. She has extremely long arms which stifle every opponent she goes up against. She patrols the net with ease due to her frame and excels in closing the block and sealing the net. She contacts extremely high on quick attacks and is almost unstoppable on offense. She has a very hard wrist snap which allows her to have added pop on her attacks. Arissa hits the ball with a ferocity out of the middle that is not seen in younger players. We have her ranked here due to her extremely high ceiling that she has. She plays for a great program in Houston Juniors who are no strangers to playing against the best competition in the nation. They will keep her progressing and we can't wait to see her and her Ridgepoint teammates dominate in their high school season which is about to be underway. Keep your eyes on this stud as she progresses throughout the years. [player_tooltip player_id="87551" first="Devyn" last="Lewis"] [2023] 6-2 Middle (HS: Manvel/Club: Absolute Volleyball Academy/Verbal: Uncommitted) We are very thrilled to introduce you to [player_tooltip player_id="87551" first="Devyn" last="Lewis"] who is ranked as the 28th best high school prospect in the 2023 class in the State of Texas. Miss Lewis is a very talented Rising Sophomore who is out of the southeast side of Houston. She plays for a wonderful program in AVA. Devyn has an uncanny ability to hit a monstrous cut back shot toward the setter in zone 1. This young lady has a cannon and if there is a split in the block she will unleash it on her opponents. Setters are in trouble if she hits that cut back shot. It is extremely lethal. I love her transition footwork on the court. She is under the tutelage of former University of Texas great Katy Garza who always teaches such great middle footwork. Miss Lewis will no doubt keep getting better and will be on many college programs' radars soon. She will help lead her high school program Manvel as a youngster this coming season.   [player_tooltip player_id="87557" first="Emily" last="Schaper"] [2023] 6-0 Outside (HS: Cy Woods/Club: Texas Tornados/Verbal: Uncommitted) [player_tooltip player_id="87518" first="Alexis" last="McDaniel"] comes in ranked as the 36th ranked player in the great state of Texas according to our rankings. She plays for a great club program in the Northwest Houston area, Texas Tornados. She is a six rotation pin hitter who can attack from everywhere on the court. Her arm should be registered as a weapon because it is explosive to say the least. She is ranked this high on our list due to her ability to do it all on the court. She plays back row like a DS/Libero and can dig hard driven attacks with ease. She can play in the middle and run a slide as if she has been doing it for years. There is nothing this kid can't do on a court. Her versatility on a volleyball court will keep her on my radar for years to come. She can hit the high hard and deep shot as well as get on top of a ball to murder the attack line on the opposing side. Her attack approach is picturesque and looks like a seasoned veteran. If college programs do not know her name by now, they will soon. She is primed to help lead her Cy Woods high school team to many victories this coming season. I am excited to watch her grow throughout the next few years.     There are many more amazing 2023 players that we have added to the State Rankings. Stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes. If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at nov8vb@yahoo.com. Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends. Help us help them by simply retweeting on Twitter or sharing on Facebook. Thanks for following Texas Family!