Impressive Talent on the 2026 Watchlist

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>Audrey St. Clair - 1United 15.1 (Dylan)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gritty libero Audrey St. Clair really stood out at the Top 250 Expo in Dallas this year as well as the Sunshine Classic Showcase. Audrey has no stop when it comes to defending the backcourt and nothing seems out of reach for her. While I didn't get to watch a lot of serve receive, she definitely stood out in defense. She loves competition and a good long rally. Her energy and excitement are contagious and she pushes her teammates to be their best. Check out her social media and highlights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/audreystclair9/status/1626674694932815890?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/audreystclair9/status/1626674694932815890?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id='196848' first='Aubree' last='Fernandez'] - TAV 15 Black</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='196848' first='Aubree' last='Fernandez'] is a part of the gauntlet that is on the back row of TAV 15 Black. She and teammate [player_tooltip player_id='235445' first='Julianna' last='Hernandez'] are a force on the back row and are so hard to score on. Aubree's reach is very long and allows her to play balls deep with her hands and short with a pancake. Her reaction time is very fast and she can dig a ball tipped off the block or a ball rolling off the net quickly. Aubree is one of the elite liberos in the Dallas area and she will be fun to watch over the next 3 years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/Aub_Fernandez/status/1625002883459555328?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/Aub_Fernandez/status/1625002883459555328?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id='254291' first='Ryea' last='Jackson'] - Drive Nation 15 Red</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='254291' first='Ryea' last='Jackson'] is a middle blocker that doesn't back down from competition at the net. She is aggressive and has great eye tracking. Her presence at the net can be intimidating because of her size. She is vocal and confident as well. Ryea is 100% the middle you would want in when the game is on the line. While blocking is her strong suit, Ryea can absolutely demolish the ball when given the chance. Check out her social media.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/Ryea_jackson/status/1621164501637775363?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/Ryea_jackson/status/1621164501637775363?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id='295124' first='Kinsley' last='Young'] - TAV 15 Black</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='295124' first='Kinsley' last='Young'] is probably one of the tallest 2026s on the list. At 6'4, Kinsley is paving her way to be one of the elite 2026 middles in the state. While she may be on the watchlist now, I can see her quickly moving up because of her tenacity and aggressiveness. She has tons of potential because of her size and length and she is getting faster and quicker every time I have seen her this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id='226217' first='Madison' last='Forst'] - 1United 15.1 (Dylan)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Right-side hitter [player_tooltip player_id='226217' first='Madison' last='Forst'] barely missed the top 70 but is gaining some attention later on in the club season. With a quick snap on the ball, her swing has a lot of heat to it. She brings loads of energy to the court and is a big presence at the net. Her approach is not fast but it is efficient as she scores almost every time she swings. Madison also does her job at the net, getting tons of blocks and touches as well. Check out her social media and highlights here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/MadisonForst/status/1633922662878838784?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/MadisonForst/status/1633922662878838784?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id='224309' first='Mia' last='Crowley'] - TAV Houston 15 Adidas</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another stud right side on this list is [player_tooltip player_id='224309' first='Mia' last='Crowley'] from TAV Houston. Mia has a lot of versatility for a right-side hitter. She can hit a variety of sets at a fast pace and loves a good out-of-system set as well. Her favorite set is a quick back set right behind the setter that she terminates almost every time. She brings a lot of energy and confidence on the court as well as a high volleyball IQ. Be careful on your overpasses because she can bounce a happy birthday ball. Check out her social media and highlights here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/MiaCrowleyVball/status/1630414873053085699?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/MiaCrowleyVball/status/1630414873053085699?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->