Five Class Of ’25 Stock Risers Making The Biggest Moves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With an updated rankings list, we have athletes that have made the most of their talents and opportunities. Here are five kids that have had the biggest leaps up the rankings board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='192114' first='Addy' last='Tindall'], 6-3 OH, Homestead, [program_tooltip program_id='430155' first='Team' last='Pineapple'], Purdue commit</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At this time last year, Addy was a big arm with a solid work ethic that was getting an opportunity to train on the NTDP. Fast-forward to now, and she's a big, strong, Big-Ten-level outside that single-handedly carried her club team to massive success in her open-level schedule. Addy can do anything you ask her to, but she does it at the RPI Top 20 level. I am massively impressed with our new #1 prospect for the state of Indiana, as she's come a long way in such a short amount of time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='152936' first='Lexi' last='Gin'], 5-6 DS/L, Brebeuf, Munciana, Penn State commit</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don't just "commit" to Penn State. There are kids from coast to coast that <em>want</em> to play for the Nittany Lions. But few---VERY few---have the ability to be offered by them. Add to this fact that DS's are usually the last to receive offers, and you can then deduce how special Lexi is to receive such an offer. In two years, she's gone from cute kid who can pass and is a gym rat to Penn State commit. Imagine how much the NEXT two years bring to Miss Gin, and Penn State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='153107' first='Lindsey' last='Mangelson'], 6-2 OH, Hamilton Southeastern, [program_tooltip program_id='431513' first='Munciana' last='Indy']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first on this list to <em>not</em> receive an offer yet, it shouldn't be long now before Lindsey receives one. Not long ago, I didn't think Miss Mangelson was capable of putting in the work to be better than just a big kid with a big arm. I am so very thankful that I am wrong. For example, in the state title match last fall, she had more kills than teammate <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110501' first='Lauren' last='Harden'],</strong> who is Florida bound. How's that for someone who's ready for the big stage?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='152929' first='Lillyanna' last='Joseph'], 5-2 DS/L, Franklin Central, Team Indiana</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I don't normally talk about defensive specialists until club season of their junior years, so hear me out. To be able to go to school at a middling high school and get exceptional club training enough in one year to catch my attention as a passer, you're doing something right. Miss Joseph is a left-back queen who stays on her feet longer than most and makes the most of her small stature. I have no idea if she's received offers as of yet, but with a little more exposure, those offers should be coming in, and soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='192098' first='Haiden' last='Means'], 5-9 S, Scottsburg, Union</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly defensive and accurate setter, Haiden is a southern Indiana prospect that is fully capable of running her own offense. She has a high volleyball IQ, so she fits right in with Union's philosophy. She also plays an open-level schedule every year, improving on what is already a college-level skill set. I don't like admitting it, but I like being wrong---Miss Means was SORELY underrated by yours truly. Here's to hoping that I can be even MORE wrong in the coming two years of her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->