Breaking Down the Top 5 2025s

<p>The initial 2025 rankings are out. This is such a fun time of the year where the talent is growing at a fast pace. The 2025s are finishing up their freshman year. With a year of high school ball under their belt and what has turned out to be an incredibly competitive club season, the top athletes are starting to make themselves known.</p> <h3>#1 Rank – [player_tooltip player_id="178033" first="Madison" last="Quest"] – DSHA – Sting 16 Gold – Outside Hitter</h3> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="178033" first="Madison" last="Quest"] is playing on one of the top 16s teams in the country, as a 15-year-old. She has power, athleticism, and a very high volleyball IQ. Madison can play all six rotations. She is a solid passer, has a huge reach on defense, and can pound the ball across the net on offense. Madison has trained with the USAV National Team Development Program several times and earned First Team Greater Metro Conference and First Team All-State honors as a freshman.</p> <p>https://x.com/BreitNelson/status/1531428171274498050</p> <h3>#2 Rank – [player_tooltip player_id="178034" first="Gabriella" last="Pitcel"] – Mukwonago – Sting 16 Gold – Middle Blocker</h3> <p>Pitcel is explosive and powerful. She has a ton of speed in the middle and will pursue every ball. Gabriella can manufacture points both in front of and behind the setter. She has trained with the USAV National Team Development Program and is a key player who is playing up an age division on an open-qualified team. Gabriella is a fun middle to watch because she is smart and fast across the net. She pulls in huge numbers on blocks and kills.</p> <p>https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1520786173865648131</p> <h3>#3 Rank – [player_tooltip player_id="178030" first="Karli" last="Molnau"] – Lake Country Lutheran – Sting 15 Gold – Middle Blocker</h3> <p>Karli is an incredibly high-level middle. She is smart, powerful, and has an insane amount of potential. She was a key player as a freshman on LCL’s State Runner-Up title for Division 3 and has only continued to impress throughout the club season. Karli is dynamic and is engaged in every play. She has a fast arm swing and I cannot wait to see her continue to develop throughout her high school and club careers.</p> <h3>#4 Rank – [player_tooltip player_id="178289" first="Rebecca" last="Ring"] – Edgewood High School – Capital 16 Adidas – Outside Hitter</h3> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="178289" first="Rebecca" last="Ring"] is explosive and insanely powerful. She has a heavy hand on the ball and puts up a massive block. Rebecca can swing effectively on both pins and manufactures points across the net. The sky is the limit for her as she continues to play. She is on a high-level 16s team and is a dynamic asset for them.</p> <h3>#5 Rank – [player_tooltip player_id="178032" first="Billie" last="Reiter"] – Greendale – Sting 15 Gold – Setter</h3> <p>Billie is a very talented setter who can also hit. She has a high volleyball IQ, runs the court efficiently, and brings a lot of energy to the court. She runs a fast offense and takes control of the court. Billie communicates well with her team and executes consistently and efficiently. She plays at a very high level and is a key player on this very talented team.</p>