The 2026 watch list is LIVE. This is always a fun day, especially with a new class. A lot of work goes into building watch lists and rankings; seeing it out in the world is awesome! Here are some things…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThe 2026 watch list is LIVE. This is always a fun day, especially with a new class. A lot of work goes into building watch lists and rankings; seeing it out in the world is awesome!
Here are some things to know about the 2026 Watch List.
This is Not a Comprehensive List
I am new(er) to the Illinois landscape. I just started doing dedicated coverage in January (though I have done some tournament coverage of Illinois athletes in previous years). I have been watching virtual coverage of big tournaments, such as the Windy City Power League, the Central Zone Invitational, and the President’s Day Classic in Saint Louis. It has been so fun getting to know the volleyball landscape in Illinois and adding athletes to the watch list.
That being said, this is not a comprehensive list. This list is just the beginning of several years of adding and refining. The next publication will be a ranking later this year, and this list will continue to build and grow. If you were not included on this list, it is not a reflection of you or your skills; we probably just have not gotten to see you shine yet! Our scouts go out nationwide and work to see as many athletes as possible. I will continue to cover events and will always work to increase the number of athletes on my radar.
You May Want to Make Changes to your Profile
The data on the watch list (such as height, position, school, and club) are only as good as the data available to us. You have the power to change the data on your prospect page! This will ensure our information is as up-to-date as possible. Are you playing a new position? Go ahead and change it! Did you grow? Or change clubs? Taking control of your prospect index page helps us know where to find you at tournaments!
You can claim your profile here: https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/
Get on Our Radar
There are numerous ways to get on our radar. The first and most important thing you can do is keep getting on the court and playing! The second thing you can do is you can tag me on Twitter @PrepDigRachel with any highlights, tournament schedules, or updates you have! The final thing you can do is create a profile on our Prospect Index. While this does not guarantee to get on our rankings and watch list, it does put you on our radar!