The Rising Stars in Virginia – Part 1
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The class of 2025 has been posted. This class has a lot of outstanding athletes with great skills of volleyball. After watching a lot of games we were able to come up with the top 40 players in the area.…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2025 has been posted. This class has a lot of outstanding athletes with great skills of volleyball. After watching a lot of games we were able to come up with the top 40 players in the area. Enjoy reading about some of the top Outside Hitters and Liberos in the class of 2025.
Macaria Spears Macaria Spears 6'3" | OH Prestonwood Christian | 2025 State #5 Nation TX – 6”3 – Outside Hitter – Metro VBC
Everyone agrees that Macaria is the number 1 player in her class. A six rotation outside hitter causes a lot of problems for her opponents and she has the ability to attack the ball from anywhere on the court. Without a doubt, Macaria is the best player in her class.
Lameen (Mimi) Mambu – 6”0 – Outside Hitter – Paramount VBC
It is so much fun to watch Mimi play. Her physical capabilities allow her to perform at a high level and she is a very explosive athlete with a 10’3″ approach touch. Her heavy swings are similar coming either from the front-row or a back-row.
Kadi Pynchon Kadi Pynchon 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2025 State VA – 5”6 – Libero – Virginia Elite
Kadi is one of the best liberos and can read the hitter well. Every move she makes is calculated and she is not afraid to hit the floor. Kadi is very quick getting to the ball and she has great ball control
Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH Langley | 2025 State VA – 6”0 – Outside Hitter – Virginia Elite
Ana is a type of player who can play either middle or pin. She has mastered both positions. Ana is a six rotation player with good ball control and the ability to attack from anywhere in the court.
Ada McCoy Ada McCoy 5'11" | OH Musselman (WVA) | 2025 State VA – 5”10 – Outside Hitter – BRVA
Ada is an explosive athlete with a great vision of the court. She is very good at hitting certain spots in the court and is a good decision-maker in tough situations.
Nola Murphy Nola Murphy 5'6" | DS/L Chantilly | 2025 State VA – 5”6 – DS/ Libero – Metro VBC
Nola is the true definition of resilience when it comes to volleyball. She has a passion and perseverance for the sport. Nola brings a lot of energy and fires up her teammates. Her background in beach volleyball has given her a high volleyball IQ. She is following in her dad’s footsteps to become one of the best indoor and beach volleyball players.
Alexis Ewing Alexis Ewing 6'3" | OH Bullis | 2025 State VA – 6”1 – Outside Hitter – VA Juniors
Alexis is an explosive outside hitter who can play middle as well. She has a high reach which allows her to contact the ball high. She has a very good blocker on the left side, which forces other setters to set the ball away from her. Alexis has a high ceiling to improve her game and will be on radar for a lot of coaches.
Lucy Jones Lucy Jones 5'6" | DS/L Bishop Ireton | 2025 State VA – 5”6 – Libero – Paramount VBC
Lucy has a quick reaction to the ball. Her movement in the back row is very smooth and she has a good platform on serve receive. Lucy has a lot of potential to become a very good libero.
Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH James Wood | 2026 State VA – 5”10 – Outside Hitter – BRVA
Kennedy is a very athletic and explosive player. She hits with range and is very proficient in her hitting. She is one of the players to look for during tough situations.
Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 State VA – 5”6 – Libero – BRVA
Brenna’s beach volleyball background allows her to move smoothly in the back row. She has great ball control and reading ability, which makes her defense easy.