2026 Rankings: DS/L Prospects in the Top 50
In this article:
Kailey Snow Kailey Snow 5'8" | DS/L Magnificat | 2026 State OH – #11Snow has all the tools to become an elite libero which includes good length for the role at 5’8, combined with a lot of high level experience…
Access all of Prep Dig
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading
Kailey Snow
Kailey
Snow
5'8" | DS/L
Magnificat | 2026
State
OH
– #11
Snow has all the tools to become an elite libero which includes good length for the role at 5’8, combined with a lot of high level experience with one of Ohio’s best high school programs at Magnificat and as the libero for an AVC club team that recently earned a 5th place finish at the USAV national championships. Her vision and court awareness help her make a lot of plays and to control the ball with the right force and angles in her platform to put her setters in a good spot to run in-system tempos often. She led Magnificat with a total of 242 digs and 9.0 d/m and will return to anchor their ball control and defense once again.
Emma Cugino
Emma
Cugino
5'7" | DS/L
Oletangy Orange | 2026
State
OH
– #15
The 5’8 Cugino has good size for the libero position and she uses her length and vision well to develop a lot of contact range. She has contributed well to her Mintonette team’s run over the past two club seasons that included multiple national titles and a recent runner-up finish at the USAV GJNC in the 15 Open division. Her ability to create opportunities helped ignite their offense through the hands of our top-ranked prospect, an offense that was considered one of the most balanced and potent in the country. In her freshman year for Oletangy Orange, she led the Pioneers with 185 digs and 5.6 digs/set in Ohio Capital-Central conference play.
Ella Grimes
Ella
Grimes
5'8" | DS/L
Ursuline | 2026
State
OH
– #29
Grimes is a prospect that will likely climb the rankings as she is evaluated further. Her foundation is terrific with her size at 5’10 as she uses her range and athleticism well to make big plays in all directions. Coming off the high school season as a freshman for Ursuline in 2022, she primarily contributed as an attacker as she earned a total of 172 kills last fall. Her contributions in the defensive phase were sparse so the beat on her as a DS/L was limited by comparison. She showed a lot this club season as a libero for
Elevation
‘s top team both a the service line and defensively which may be foreshadowing of more things she’ll offer at Ursuline this fall. Although we don’t evaluate much a prospect’s experience in the sand, Grimes is an avid beach competitor with some good success, which is indicative of her court sense, movement, and range indoors.
Grace Jones
Grace
Jones
5'6" | DS/L
Seton | 2026
State
OH
– #35
The 5’6 Jones was a prospect that increasingly made positive impressions as the club season progressed. The primary libero for
Tri-State Elite
‘s top 15U team, she establishes herself well in her position on the floor throughout point flow to be able to react and pursue effectively. Defensively and in serve receive, she has an efficient first step and is quick with her movements to create good opportunities for her team. Jones, a Seton product, and her team finished 9th overall in 15 Open at the recent AAU national championships.
Jessica Kennelly
Jessica
Kennelly
5'5" | DS/L
Anthony Wayne | 2026
State
OH
– #41
Kennelly saw ample opportunities as a freshman in her first varsity season for Anthony Wayne H.S. in 2022. She was one of their most productive defensive threats as she collected 193 digs for a 7.7 d/m average while also earning 27 service aces. Among the top ranked DS/L prospects in our inaugural 2026 rankings, Kennelly had a great season for TVC’s top 15U team as the primary libero. She patrols the court with good intention throughout point flow and has good mechanics and quickness in serve receive to help get their varies offense started.