New Prospects Added to the 2026 Rankings
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There were 80 players added to the 2026 rankings. They were not on my radar after the high school season ended. Some detail will be provided on the top ten new prospects. Overall, this is a very talented group, where…
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Continue ReadingThere were 80 players added to the 2026 rankings. They were not on my radar after the high school season ended. Some detail will be provided on the top ten new prospects. Overall, this is a very talented group, where I anticipate in a couple years many of these girls will create an impact nationally. The rise and fall of many from the class of 2026 could be dramatic as the years progress. Below are the new arrivals in the top 120 for the Class of 2026.
Caydence Doolan Caydence Doolan 5'11" | OH North Hagerstown | 2026 State VA left side (North Hagerstown/Metro) new ranking 2- She helped her North Hagerstown Suns win a Class 3 Maryland State Championship as a frosh, their first championship since 2014. She finished with 10 kills and two blocks in the championship match. Her Metro team will be playing in the open in the Junior Nationals in Chicago. Caydence is the primary hitter for this team, as well as a six rotation player. It does not get too much better than that.
Raegan Lentz Raegan Lentz 6'0" | MB Whitman | 2026 State VA middle (Whitman/MVSA Charge) new ranking 5 – At 6’0″she stands tall at the net. A parent called her “automatic” every time she was set and completed a kill against his daughter’s team. Many taller middles lack athleticism but not the case for Raegan. She hits quicks well and seems effortless moving from pin to pin. It would not surprise me to see her hitting outside, but good middles are so hard to find. MVSA Charge will be playing in the American Division at Junior Nationals.
Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS North Point | 2026 State VA right side (North Point/Metro) new ranking 6 – She has played middle but her 6’1″ height and 10’4″ approach jump make her ideal for the pins. For Metro she plays right side. Her excellent arm extension allows her to reach high to create a block as well as have the ability to hit balls over the opponent’s block. Still relatively new to the travel volleyball scene so expect a lot of improvement as she gains more experience. Metro will be playing in the Open Division at Junior Nationals.
Parker Sutherland Parker Sutherland 6'3" | MB Hedgesville | 2026 State VA middle (Hedgesville/Liberty Elite) new ranking 8 – The first of three Hedgesville High frosh ranked on this list who all contributed to the Eagles semi-final run in the West Virginia State Championship. Parker stands 6’2″, making her a force at the net. She finished second on the Hedgesville team in blocks, impressive numbers for a frosh. For Liberty she hit the quicks in the middle well. She brings a loose and relaxed attitude to the court. Liberty will be playing in the Freedom Division in the Junior Nationals.
Eden Tardy Eden Tardy 5'10" | OH Quince Orchard | 2026 State VA left side (Quince Orchard/MVSA Charge) new ranking 9 – Raegan handles the middle for MVSA but Eden brings the kills from the outside. Very athletic at the net and smooth when passing and digging balls on defense. Listed at 5’10”. The balls come off her hand like missiles as they fly over the net. Eden will be representing MVSA in the American Division in Junior Nationals.
Alexa Smith Alexa Smith 5'7" | DS/L Hedgesville | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (Hedgesville/Liberty Elite) new ranking 17 – A second Hedgesville player for Liberty Elite in the Freedom Division of Junior Nationals. Alexa covers a lot of ground in the back court when passing and playing defense. She anticipates well but also makes a lot of sprawling one handed saves on errant passes. She also brings an excellent serve to the court.
Gracelyn Brown Gracelyn Brown 5'9" | OH Hedgesville | 2026 State VA left side (Hedgesville/Blue Ridge) new ranking 22 – A third Hedgesville player who will represent Blue Ridge at Junior Nationals in the American Division. As a frosh she ranked second on her team in kills, second in digs and was one of their top passers in serve receive. She plays six rotations for Blue Ridge and has established herself as a potent offensive force on the outside.
Santina Martcheva Santina Martcheva 6'1" | OH Ocean Lakes | 2026 State VA left side (Ocean Lakes/Beach Elite) new ranking 23 – She stands 6’0″ with an approach jump of 9’10”. She plays up a level on the Beach Elite 16 team. They will be representing the Old Dominion Region at the National Division in Junior Nationals. Santina also has a lot of beach experience, taking first place in the East Coast Qualifiers last year. A six rotation player who can do it all.
Charis Burge Charis Burge 5'10" | S Bullis | 2026 State VA setter (Urbana/Metro) new ranking 24 – Urbana High won their first ever Maryland state championship last year. They beat two time defending Class 4A State champions Arundel. The frosh contributed 15 assists and 9 kills in the championship game. Charis also set Metro to an Open Division appearance in the Junior Nationals. Despite standing 5’10” her play for Metro is restricted to back row setting. Too many 6 foot and over players to occupy the front row.
Alycia Miller Alycia Miller 5'3" | DS/L Musselman | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (Musselman/Blue Ridge) new ranking 29 – As a frosh she shined as one of the primary passers for the West Virginia State champion Musselman. She takes on that responsibility as well for Blue Ridge, who will be playing in the American Division of the Junior Nationals. She has the quickness to shine in the libero role.
Olivia LeBlanc Olivia LeBlanc 5'7" | S Paul VI | 2026 State VA setter (Paul VI/VAVA) new ranking 30
Skylar Norris Skylar Norris 5'9" | OH Williamsport | 2026 State VA left side (Williamsport/Blue Ridge) new ranking 31 (pictured above)
Sydnee Peters Sydnee Peters 5'10" | RS Atholton | 2026 State VA right side (Atholton/MVSA Charge) new ranking 32
Adyson Seymour Adyson Seymour 5'8" | S Boonsboro | 2025 State MD setter (Boonsboro/Liberty Elite) new ranking 33
Makayla Waiters Makayla Waiters 5'8" | MB VA middle (Peake VBC) new ranking 35
Catherine Long Catherine Long 6'3" | MB Mclean | 2026 State VA middle (East Coast Power Shock) new ranking 36
Elizabeth York Elizabeth York 6'3" | MB Colgan | 2026 State VA middle (Virginia Juniors) new ranking 37
Taryn Su Taryn Su 5'7" | S Wootton | 2026 State VA setter (MVSA Charge) new ranking 40
Callie Hose Callie Hose 5'8" | RS Clear Springs | 2026 State VA right side (Clear Springs/Blue Ridge) new ranking 42
Alani Kincaid Alani Kincaid 6'0" | OH Deep Creek | 2026 State VA left side (Deep Creek/Peake VBC) new ranking 43
Rayna Panikulam Rayna Panikulam DS/L VA DS/Libero (MVSA Wild) new ranking 44
Fallon Gyapong Fallon Gyapong 5'9" | RS State VA right side (MVSA Charge) new ranking 45
Elaina Murphy Elaina Murphy 5'6" | OH South Carroll | 2026 State VA left side (South Carroll/Metro North) new ranking 46
Tenley Mattison Tenley Mattison 5'10" | MB James Woods | 2026 State VA Middle (James Woods/Blue Ridge) new ranking 47
Sanai Jones Sanai Jones 5'5" | S North Stafford | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (North Stafford/Virginia Juniors) new ranking 48
Celiana Caraballo Celiana Caraballo DS/L Walter Johnson | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (MVSA Charge) new ranking 50
Louise Neuhart Louise Neuhart 6'0" | OH Independence | 2027 State VA left side (Independence/Virginia Juniors) new ranking 51
Gabrielle Wigglesworth Gabrielle Wigglesworth 5'9" | MB Georgetown Day | 2026 State VA Middle (Georgetown Day/Metro) new ranking 52
Kiley Robinette Kiley Robinette 5'9" | OH Freedom | 2026 State VA left side (VAVA) new ranking 53
Taylor Simpson Taylor Simpson 5'11" | RS Jackson Reed | 2026 State VA Right Side (Jackson Reed/Metro North) new ranking 54
Talia DoCarmo Talia DoCarmo OH Tuscarora | 2026 State VA left side (Tuscarora/Metro North) new ranking 57
Fiona McDermott Fiona McDermott 6'1" | MB Georgetown Day | 2026 State VA Middle (Georgetown Day/MOCO Menace) new ranking 58
Peyton Ashworth Peyton Ashworth RS VA Right side (Peake VBC new ranking 61
Sophia Everhart Sophia Everhart OH State VA Left Side (Liberty Elite) new ranking 62
Josephine Seekford Josephine Seekford 6'2" | OH Loudoun County | 2026 State VA Left Side (Loudoun County/Virginia Elite – new ranking 65
Alexis Steinmetz Alexis Steinmetz 5'9" | S Osbourn | 2026 State VA Setter (Osbourn/American Volleyball) new ranking 67
Camille Ciambruschini Camille Ciambruschini 5'7" | S Potomac Falls | 2026 State VA Setter (Potomac Falls/St. James Navy) new ranking 69
Gracie Froemling Gracie Froemling 5'4" | DS/L George C. Marshall | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (VAVA) new ranking 70
Megan Hiltner Megan Hiltner 5'9" | OH Dominion | 2026 State VA Left Side (Dominion/VAVA) new ranking 71
Sydney Ray Sydney Ray 5'7" | S Riverside | 2026 State VA Setter(Riverside/Virginia Juniors) new ranking 74
Ryan Heminsley Ryan Heminsley 6'1" | MB Walter Johnson | 2026 State VA Middle (MOCO) new ranking 76
Sara Foster Sara Foster OH Thomas S Wootton | 2026 State VA Left Side (MVSA Wild) new ranking 77
Isard Bernades Isard Bernades 5'8" | OH Glenelg | 2026 State VA Left Side (Glenelg/Maryland Juniors) new ranking 79
Gabriella Vizek Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | RS Riverside | 2026 State VA Middle (Virginia Juniors) new ranking 80
Avery Hubbard Avery Hubbard 5'10" | S Glenelg | 2026 State VA Setter (Glenelg/Maryland Juniors) new ranking 85
Simone Assasie Simone Assasie 5'9" | MB Urbana | 2026 State VA Middle (Urbana/Metro North) new ranking 86
Bailey Loving Bailey Loving 5'8" | DS/L St. Catherines | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (St. Catherines/Richmond VBC) new ranking 87
Jayanna Ware Jayanna Ware 5'8" | RS Hedgesville | 2026 State VA left side (Hedgesville/Liberty Elite) new ranking 88
Macie Murray Macie Murray 5'11" | OH Osbourne Park | 2027 State VA left side (Metro) new ranking 89
Miranda Ball Miranda Ball OH Howard | 2026 VA left side (Maryland Juniors) new ranking 91
Keelin O’Connell Keelin O’Connell 5'8" | OH West Potomac | 2026 State VA left side (Potomac/St. James White) new ranking 92
Bianca Hutzler Bianca Hutzler S Mussleman | 2026 VA setter (Musselman/Blue Ridge) new ranking 94
Charlotte Deraleau Charlotte Deraleau 5'8" | S Churchill | 2026 State VA Setter (Churchill/MVSA Wild) new ranking 95
Brielle Schneider Brielle Schneider MB Paul VI | 2026 VA Middle (Paul VI/Libero) new ranking 96
Katie Zittle Katie Zittle S Martinsburg | 2026 VA Setter (Martinsville/Blue Ridge) new ranking 97
Callie Agniel Callie Agniel 5'11" | OH James Madison | 2026 State VA Left Side (Madison/Virginia Elite) new ranking 98
Alicia Randall Alicia Randall 5'8" | S Alexandria | 2026 State VA Setter (Alexandria City/St. James White) new rankings 99
Sadie Fester Sadie Fester 5'9" | S Georgetown Visitation | 2026 State VA Setter (Georgetown Visitation/Moco Menace) new ranking 100
Tyler Bentinck Tyler Bentinck 5'6" | OH West Springfield | 2026 VA left side (West Springfield/Braddock Road) new ranking 101
Sophia Ava Jones Sophia Ava Jones 5'2" | DS/L Marshall | 2026 VA DS/Libero (St. James White) new ranking 102
Gabrielle Tindall Gabrielle Tindall 6'2" | MB Yorktown | 2026 State VA Middle (Yorktown/Virginia Elite) new ranking 103
Nina Schweigert Nina Schweigert 5'7" | OH West Springfield | 2026 VA Left Side (West Springfield/Braddock Road) new ranking 104
Serena Wang Serena Wang OH Wootten | 2026 VA left side (Maryland Exclusive) new ranking 105
Chloe Chau Chloe Chau 5'5" | DS/L Reservoir | 2026 VA DS/Libero (Maryland Juniors) new ranking 106
Leila Manan Leila Manan 5'9" | MB Oakdale | 2026 VA Middle (Oakdale/Metro North) new ranking 107
Elly Vanlandingham Elly Vanlandingham 5'9" | DS/L Quince Orchard | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (MVSA Charge) new ranking 108
Isabella DeWan Isabella DeWan 5'6" | DS/L Loudoun County | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (Loudoun County/Paramount) new ranking 109
Madison Phan Madison Phan 5'7" | DS/L Freedom | 2026 State VA DS/Libero (Freedom/Paramount) new ranking 110
Natalie Lyle Natalie Lyle 5'7" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2026 VA left side (Bishop O’Connell/Vienna Elite) new ranking 111
Chloe Lin Chloe Lin 5'10" | OH Langley | 2026 VA Left Side (Langley/Virginia Juniors) new ranking 112
Sofia Sossa Sofia Sossa S Thomas S. Wootton | 2026 State VA Setter (Metro North) new ranking 113
Mackenzie Davis Mackenzie Davis 5'11" | S Riverside | 2026 State VA Setter (Riverside/Virginia Elite) new ranking 115
Mary Ross Mary Ross OH Paul VI | 2026 VA Left Side (Paul Vi/Libero) new ranking 116
Sophia Harnood Sophia Harnood 5'9" | MB Our Lady Of Good Counsel | 2026 State VA Middle (Maryland Exclusive) new ranking 117
Zina Ashe-Moncet Zina Ashe-Moncet 5'9" | MB VA Middle (MVSA Empire) new ranking 118
Julia Horan Julia Horan OH VA Left Side (Braddock Road) New ranking 119
Annalyse Gibson Annalyse Gibson 5'7" | OH Boonsboro | 2026 VA left side (Boonsboro/Blue Ridge) new ranking 120