More Freshman To Add To The Watchlist List Before LSR
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Lone Star Regionals is coming up soon! This is the start of a series to highlight players that should be on everyone’s watchlist, starting with the class of 2026. Below are 5 athletes who should be on your radar for…
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Continue ReadingLone Star Regionals is coming up soon! This is the start of a series to highlight players that should be on everyone’s watchlist, starting with the class of 2026. Below are 5 athletes who should be on your radar for LSR.
London King London King 5'9" | S Manvel | 2026 TX – Setter – New Age 15
New Age Volleyball Club’s London King London King 5'9" | S Manvel | 2026 TX is a versatile athlete that can make tough plays happen. She is a 6-rotation player that hits right side on the front row and puts up an impressive block. She plays for a very disciplined program and it shows throughout all levels of her play. She plays for Manvel High School, one of the elite programs in the area, and she is gaining valuable playtime by being able to play 6 rotations and further increase her volleyball IQ. You should definitely check out London and her team as they have a very gritty style of play that is fun to watch.
Danielle Whitmire Danielle Whitmire 6'1" | S Walnut Grove | 2026 State TX – Setter – TAV 15 Black
Danielle Whitmire Danielle Whitmire 6'1" | S Walnut Grove | 2026 State TX is showing that she is on the shortlist of elite setters in her class. Her 6’1 size makes her a great 6-rotation setting option and she understands the game at a higher level than most freshmen, and you can definitely tell the difference compared to setters across the court. I also love that she always looks calm and composed at all times. I have yet to see her frazzled in a high-stakes environment. I love her ball movement and ability to move hitters around the court to create optimal chances for success. There is a reason Danielle Whitmire Danielle Whitmire 6'1" | S Walnut Grove | 2026 State TX is ranked as the #3 setter in her class.
Hannah Mae Lee – Middle – Madfrog 15 National Green
Hannah Lee Hannah Lee 6'0" | MB Frisco Wakeland | 2026 State TX comes in at the #2 middle in our Prep Dig rankings for her class. Madfrog has done a very good job with this team this year. They have found ways to get creative in getting their middles involved in the play, and Hannah has shown her versitility with her shot selection. She can terminate on any part of the floor, and is so smart in her placement and reading the set. She will absolutely crank on the ball if it is her set, and has been known to be a real momentum changer. While we haven’t written about Hannah a lot, she is one hundred percent worth the look.
Julia Flessas Julia Flessas 5'6" | DS/L Grand Oaks | 2026 TX – Libero – Texas Legacy 15 Elite
After securing a bid at the Salt Lake City Qualifier over the weekend, Julia Flessas Julia Flessas 5'6" | DS/L Grand Oaks | 2026 TX should be on your list. She racked up double digit kills in the championship game after a solid 3 days of competition. She is gaining more traction recently in the Prep Dig curcuit after her performances at Cross Court Classic as well. Julia is an excellent server and can defend a hard driven ball no problem. You will have no problem finding her court as you can hear her communicating from 3 courts away, even in a busy convention center. Make sure to add this up-and-coming libero to your list.
Shannon Dworaczyk Shannon Dworaczyk 5'9" | S Magnolia West | 2026 TX – Setter – Houston Skyline 15 Black
Shannon Dworaczyk Shannon Dworaczyk 5'9" | S Magnolia West | 2026 TX plays for Houston Skyline 15 Black and has been under the radar until recently where she showed out at Lone Star Classic. She is setting 6 rotations mostly for her team, and has a beautiful jump set to see. She has a great connection with her middle blockers and sets them up for success at the net. She is an over communicator who is always talking to her hitters as well. She is not currently ranked in our Prep Dig rankings but after her performance this year that could change. She is definitely a watchlist athlete who has great hands and a quick tempo set.