2024 Non-Commit All Star Team

There still exists a very talented group from the class of 2024 who have yet to commit. Below is an All Star team from that group. Not all players have an interest in pursuing playing volleyball in college. One high school player I know who won conference player of the year had a number of offers,, but preferred to go to a larger local college rather than going out of state. Once there she decided on playing club volleyball, where the demand on your time isn’t as great. It is also possible I missed catching a commitment or two.

Right Side – Cambell Woods (Hanover)

Libero – Natalia PeBenito Natalia PeBenito 5'7" | DS/L Good Counsel | 2024 State VA (Good Counsel), Sydney Pham Sydney Pham 5'3" | DS/L Madison | 2024 State VA (Madison)

Middle – Brianna Clay Brianna Clay 6'2" | MB Battlefield | 2024 State VA (Battlefield). Christina Lockett Christina Lockett 5'11" | MB Tuscarora | 2024 State VA (Tuscarora)

For the left side hitters you have a couple state champions in Hannah Ball Hannah Ball 5'11" | OH Midlothian | 2024 State VA and Aubrey Hatch Aubrey Hatch 6'1" | OH Colgan | 2024 State VA . Aubrey won hers two years ago, but Colgan appeared in the finals last year, where they eventually lost to Alexandria City 16-14 in game five. Adriana Perodin Adriana Perodin 5'9" | OH Riverside | 2024 State VA is the smaller of this group at 5’8″ but she has a powerful arm that puts some fire on the ball. Samia Sayd Samia Sayd 5'11" | OH Marshall | 2024 State VA also plays beach. That enhances her back row play for passing and playing defense. She hits effectively from the front or back row. Marshal relies on her as their primary attacker.

All the setters have some offensive ability. Greta Barvick Greta Barvick 5'10" | S Chelsea Academy | 2024 State VA at 5’10” and Chloe Hokenson Chloe Hokenson 6'1" | S Langley | 2024 State VA at 6’1″ have the height to also put up an effective block. Paige Ahakuelo Paige Ahakuelo 5'8" | S James Wood | 2024 State VA has a State Championship under her belt, helping James Wood win the Class 4 crown.

Cambell Woods plays right side. At 6’2″ she puts up a good block against the left side hitter. Her block jump falls just short of 10 feet (9’10”)

Natalia PeBenito Natalia PeBenito 5'7" | DS/L Good Counsel | 2024 State VA had committed to Navy but is back to being a free agent. Sydney Pham Sydney Pham 5'3" | DS/L Madison | 2024 State VA is not afraid to hit the floor when playing defense. She makes some amazing saves with one handed dives to the floor.

At 6’2″ Brianna Clay Brianna Clay 6'2" | MB Battlefield | 2024 State VA can put up an impressive block. She also brings a quick offensive component to her game. When you watch her on the court you can sense her confidence. Christina Lockett Christina Lockett 5'11" | MB Tuscarora | 2024 State VA at 5’11” does not have as much length, but her wing span gives her the ability to get high over the net with the block. She also is difficult to stop in the middle.

Another Scrimmage Report

I got an opportunity to get another scrimmage in – Madison at Heritage. Madison did not have their rosters up yet so I had to rely on my ability to recognize the player. Below are some of the players who impressed.

Annabelle Kim Annabelle Kim 5'8" | S Heritage | 2027 State VA (Heritage) – The frosh sprained her ankle early in the first game so did not get a lot of opportunity to play. When she did get to play she showed varsity level skills. She brings nice hands to her sets while showing a consistency in location. This allows the hitters to feed on the tempo she creates.

Calla Petz Calla Petz 5'9" | OH Heritage | 2024 State VA (Heritage)- The left side hitter played all six rotations. She showed the ability to hit from the back row, bringing good velocity to the ball. Her serving contributed to at least two aces in the two matches I watched.

Emily Kolas Emily Kolas 5'3" | DS/L Heritage | 2026 State VA (Heritage) – The sophomore showed good defense and passing. Despite her youth she remained calm and focused on the court. Definitely a libero to watch.

Kasey Holland (Heritage) – Kasey was forced to set a 5/1 after the injury to Annabelle. She swings lefthanded and contributed to the right side offensively when not setting.

Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH James Madison | 2027 State #55 Nation VA (Madison) – At 5’8″ she plays up for the Metro 15 team suiting up for the libero position. For the Warhawks the frosh stands as their big offensive weapon from the left side. She puts some nasty velocity on the ball creating tough digs for the defense. Laila ranked number 4 in our class of 2027. She will be a difference maker generating the offense for Madison.

Chloe Barth Chloe Barth 5'9" | DS/L/RS James Madison | 2027 State VA (Madison) – The other frosh for the Warhawks played right side. She has a quick arm swing that can also put some zip on the ball, but still needs a little more consistency with her location. Chloe ranked number 23 in our class of 2027.

Sydney Pham Sydney Pham 5'3" | DS/L Madison | 2024 State VA (Madison) – She made our all star team of noncommitted players listed above. The libero is quick on defense with the ability to get to a ball before it hits the floor. She also passes well. A steady presence on the court who will provide veteran leadership.