Stock Risers in the Class of 2025 Rankings Update: Part 1
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The class of 2025 has had an incredible start to its recruiting journey. There are already 3 Big Ten commits and several other top prospects committed to high-level Division 1 schools. However, most athletes in this class are either deep…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2025 has had an incredible start to its recruiting journey. There are already 3 Big Ten commits and several other top prospects committed to high-level Division 1 schools. However, most athletes in this class are either deep in their recruiting journeys or just beginning. Here are some stock risers in this class of 2025 rankings update.
Olivia’s transition from outside to libero has been seamless. She was a key 6-rotation player in DSHA’s state championship run last season and was a dominant defensive player at the 16 Open level this year. Her serve receive and volleyball IQ are incredibly high level, and she can read opposing hitters like a book. She recently committed to Michigan State and moved up in the ranks from 5th to 4th.
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Kati was another libero on Sting 16 Gold that was impressive at an Open level this past season. She also led her high school team, who made it deep into the state tournament this past high school season. She has a great platform and is versatile across the backcourt. She can play in any position in the back row, making her very valuable. She recently committed to Vanderbilt, a program restarting for the 2025 school year. I can think of no one better to forge a path as this program builds. She moved up from 9th to 8th ranked in this class.
Madison has consistently been a stock riser in this class. She continues to push herself and play clean, fast, and smart volleyball. Madison has a great jump serve and is so hard to read even when she is on the move. She has a great connection with her hitters and just continues to elevate her game and the game of the athletes around her. She moved up to 14th in this class from 15th.
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Adeline had a dominant club season. She is explosive out of the middle and is engaged in every play. Her blocking is next-level, and she is very versatile across the net. She can run plays in front of and behind the setter and is lethal in her ball placement. Adeline is incredibly talented and moved from 18th to 15th in the most recent rankings.
Natalie has been impressive this club season. She has truly elevated her game and become a very physical and powerful athlete. She is a naturally talented blocker and is a great first line of defense for her team. Natalie has a great volleyball foundation, and her fundamentals are sound. Her ability to execute in out-of-system balls and make quick decisions on offense and defense make her a very valuable prospect. She jumped from 23rd to 19th in the rankings.
Katlyn is an athlete that knows how to score. She is gritty, smart, and has a high volleyball IQ. She has a toolbox of shots to utilize whenever she wants and she moves her swings around. Katlyn uses tips, tools the block, and is an offensive dynamo. She is a 6-rotation athlete who is stellar in pass-to-attack and consistent on serve receive. She moved from 26th to 23rd in the rankings.
Alexis is emerging as one of the top athletes in this class. Her ability to read and react quickly is some of the best I have seen at this age level. Alexis runs the backcourt efficiently and is a consistent force in all of her skills. She will do just about anything to keep the ball alive and has been a leader on her club team, high school team, and the Badger Region High Performance team for several years. She made a big jump in the rankings from 28th to 11th in her class.
Molly is a talented libero who moved up one spot on the rankings from 35th to 34th. She plays a very consistent game of volleyball. She has a great platform and is great in coverage and in chaos plays. Molly gets a clean contact on tough balls and has crisp angles to target. She is very well-rounded and was impressive throughout this last club season.
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Paige is an athlete that has been on my radar for a year and a half. She is explosive and quick. Paige may not be the tallest athlete on the court, but she knows how to manufacture points, keep tough plays alive, and earn points in all six rotations. She is unstoppable on serve receive on defense and has a powerful back row attack and lethal float serve. Paige is impressive in everything she does and moved up two spots to 35th in this rankings update.
Isabella brings fire and energy to the court. She is nearly unstoppable as a back-row athlete and will pursue any ball that comes her way. Not only is Isabella talented in her volleyball skills, but she is also a natural leader and energizer on any team she plays on. She knows how to amp up her team and keep the momentum building. Isabella is an athlete who is tough to take off the court because of her talent and leadership. She jumped in the rankings from 38th to 25th.
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Audrey is another top right side who can play on either pin and all six rotations. She recently committed to Liberty University. What stands out about Audrey is that she is a six-rotation player who can play out of the middle or right back or on the outside or right side in the front row. She is a great blocker and has a very high ceiling. Audrey is an athlete who will only improve and impress throughout her career. She jumped from 45th to 30th in the rankings.
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Maddie has exploded onto my radar recently. I have seen her play before, but nothing like her impact this past club season and when I saw her play at the Sizzle. She played at a level where you had to notice her efforts and play. Maddie is quick to react on defense and in coverage and can get touches on tough balls that most athletes can’t make it to. She puts up a clean and consistent pass on serve receive and is an athlete on the rise in this class. Maddie improved from 47th to 44th in this rankings update.
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Chloe is another athlete on the rise. I don’t think this will be the last time we see her as a stock riser in this class. She has developed into a physical and powerful middle. She has a big presence at the net. Chloe is great both in front of and behind the setter. She runs her plays fast and beats a lot of opposing blockers. Chloe improved from 51st to 42nd in this rankings update.
Elise has always been a very talented setter, but this year she ran a 5-1 for Sting 16 Black and impressed as a leader for her team as well. She ran a smooth offense in all six rotations and was consistent and precise with her ball placement. She spread her offense very well and utilized every hitter on the court to earn points. Elise plays at a high level and shows a lot of grit and endurance throughout the season. She jumped from 58th to 39th in the rankings.
Gaby is a powerhouse pin who is consistent and smart. She has a big vertical and a lot of power but rarely makes mistakes and knows when to move the ball around and make some off-speed shots. She sees the block across from her and can adjust her swing quickly to avoid them. Gaby is also a talented passer and very dynamic and competitive on the court. She moved from 60th to 48th in the rankings.