2025 Rankings: More Top-20 Movers
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Mariah Gaines Mariah Gaines 5'10" | OH Roger Bacon | 2025 State OH A MVC all-league selection last season, Gaines is one of the most athletic pins in the greater Cincy area and has big-time point scoring potential. She was…
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Mariah Gaines
Mariah
Gaines
5'10" | OH
Roger Bacon | 2025
State
OH
A
MVC
all-league selection last season, Gaines is one of the most athletic pins in the greater Cincy area and has big-time point scoring potential. She was a key piece to the three-headed offensive core for Roger Bacon that made a deep run into the postseason. The junior has over 550 total kills over two varsity seasons including career best numbers of 316 kills and .258 efficiency in 2022. She contributes well in other ways as she also had totals of 54 service aces and 266 digs. Circle the 8/24 date and their early-season contest at Summit Country Day. This match will feature some of the areas best athletes.
Aubrey Anders
Aubrey
Anders
6'1" | OH
Gilmour Academy | 2025
State
OH
The 6’1 prospect should be a huge factor for Gilmour Academy. Not available for their state runner-up finish last season, she joins a group of returning athletes that create some of the best offensive depth in addition to some other returning key pieces. Her size is a big asset with high contact ability in addition to versatility to be able to play through the middle and take swings at the pins. Anders had a huge freshman season in 2021 for Independence, leading them offensively with nearly 250 kills and a runner-up finish in DIII before making the move to G.A.
Keira Steininger
Keira
Steininger
5'5" | DS/L
New Bremen | 2025
State
OH
Steininger makes a big jump as one of the top liberos in this class. She had a great club season as she contributed extremely well in her first-touch skills passing and defensively throughout their tough schedule. She plays with great intention and efficiency in her ability to read and react throughout point flow. She had over 200 digs for New Bremen in helping them earn the DIV state title in 2022. With the graduation of their libero after last season, she will likely assume that role this fall as they look to repeat their title run. She was second on the team in total aces with 67.
Malia Brinkman
Malia
Brinkman
6'1" | RS
Mount Notre Dame | 2025
State
OH
Brinkman is 6’1 and uses her length well when attacking at the pins. She has also shown ability to be an impact blocker on the right side as she can get up and over well and get her hands across the net fast for some big pressure. She has some versatility to play anywhere across the front row but looks most comfortable and aggressive on the right pin. Her elevation is noticeable as she can create a high contact point at the top of her jump. Look for her to have a breakout season for MND as she should see ample opportunities to swing based upon their 2023 personnel following heavy graduation among their offensive production.
Marlie Davis
Marlie
Davis
5'11" | OH
Gilmour Academy | 2025
State
OH
Davis is another key piece for Gilmour Academy and their position as a heavy favorite to win the state title in November. She led the Lancers offensively a season ago at 3.3 k/s including 40 total kills and a .428 efficiency over the last two matches of the season on the biggest stage. Defensively, she added nearly eight digs per match throughout 2022. Davis is 5’11 and can score with big range in her movement and the pace that she can develop off her arm. Her contributions to her stacked club team were noticeable over the past several months as she scored well on the left side all season.