High Level ‘Bros on the 2026 Watchlist
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The liberos on this watchlist run deep. We have 17 on the watchlist, and I know there are many more out there we haven’t had the opportunity to see play yet. Some of these liberos have contributed at the varsity…
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Continue ReadingThe liberos on this watchlist run deep. We have 17 on the watchlist, and I know there are many more out there we haven’t had the opportunity to see play yet. Some of these liberos have contributed at the varsity level for their high schools; others have emerged during club seasons or at the Top 250 Expo. Here are some of the must-see liberos in the class of 2026.
Riley is a lights out libero. She is aggressive, consistent, and an energizer on the court. Her confidence is contagious and she goes all out on every play. At the Top 250 Expo Riley jumped right on the court to demonstrate and was nearly unstoppable for the entire expo. She has the potential to be an elite libero and is an athlete that will gain a lot of experience this club season.
Gracie is a libero who has a high volleyball IQ and great court awareness. She can hop on any court and have a positive impact. She is high-energy, makes big plays, and has great angles on the ball. Her serve receive is consistent and she moves early to the ball. Gracie is not afraid of a challenge on the court and will always give her best effort on every play.
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Sienna is a libero who reads the game super well. She is great at seeing the ball coming off the hands of a server or hitter. Sometimes it seems like she just knows exactly where the ball is going. Sienna also has a great platform and is dynamic in the back row. She can play nearly anywhere on the court and is a consistent positive force as a libero.
Addison has a natural court awareness. She is scrappy yet disciplined on the court. She never misses a chance in coverage and is quick back to base. Addison is excellent out of middle back and can pick up balls corner to corner. She is aggressive on the court and will pursue any ball that comes her way. Her serve is also very competitive and she earns points for her team from the back line.
Cassidy is a great defensive player. She can play anywhere across the back court. Her ability to adjust in any situation sets her apart. Cassidy has a great platform and clean angles to the ball. Her consistency is key and she has a great court presence.
Kiley is a very well-rounded athlete. She is quick, consistent, and has a high volleyball IQ. Her style of play is gritty and scrappy. She is confident on the court and runs the back row well. Kiley is an energizer on the court and an athlete to watch in the class of 2026.
Samantha works hard and is dependable in the back row. She caught my eye at the Top 250 Expo with her crazy consistent serve receive. Samantha is versatile and can play well in any position across the back row.
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Madison is a libero with a lot of potential. She has a clean touch on the ball, is engaged in every play on the court, and is always covering her teammates. Madison also has a competitive serve and good court awareness on out of system balls.