Endless Summer Brings Endless Talent to Virginia Beach
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This Saturday the Endless Summer volleyball tournament begins. The lineup of teams competing impresses. Lots of talent to watch. A number of players from these teams have yet to commit so it would be an excellent opportunity for colleges to…
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Continue ReadingThis Saturday the Endless Summer volleyball tournament begins. The lineup of teams competing impresses. Lots of talent to watch. A number of players from these teams have yet to commit so it would be an excellent opportunity for colleges to add to their roster. Because of this tournament it was decided to push the top 20 for Virginia back a week to give me an opportunity to see more of the Southern Virginia teams.
Champions Division
Flint Hill
Committed – Ryla Jones Ryla Jones 6'4" | MB Flint Hill | 2024 State #80 Nation VA (Pittsburgh), Natalie Nguyen Natalie Nguyen 5'5" | S Flint Hill | 2024 State VA (Georgetown)
Not committed – Mickhaila Murray Mickhaila Murray 5'11" | OH Flint Hill | 2024 State VA fills the court with her emotions. The left side hits the ball well, but also disguises her roll shot using the same motion as her spike. She also plays a solid back row. Isabelle Bardin Isabelle Bardin 6'3" | S Flint Hill | 2025 State #121 Nation VA stands 6’2″ and sets. The class of 2025 recruit has national team interest and more than a handful of suiters. She is just recovering from a broken thumb so she may only play right side for this tournament. Kadi Pynchon Kadi Pynchon 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2025 State VA plays a solid back row. Most teams would love to have her skills for the libero position.
Future – Evie Huang Evie Huang 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2026 State VA started at libero as a frosh. Now as a sophomore, with one year of experience she stands out as one of the best in high school. Alli Robinson Alli Robinson 6'1" | MB Flint Hill | 2027 State VA and Hunter Ross Hunter Ross 6'1" | MB Flint Hill | 2027 State VA are two frosh that have shown the skills to start. Alli plays right side while Hunter plays middle.
Georgetown Day
Committed – Clara Yu Clara Yu 5'10" | S Georgetown Day | 2024 State VA (Columbia)
Not committed – Jada Aksu Jada Aksu 6'0" | RS Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA plays right side and swings left handed. Another who plays with emotion and fire. An intelligent player that uses the block, hits line or goes cross court. At 6’0″ she puts up a big block. Zoe Ryu Zoe Ryu 6'2" | OH Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA stands 6’0″ and hits left side. Aaliyah Howell Aaliyah Howell 5'9" | OH Georgetown Day | 2024 State VA belongs to the class of 2024. She stands 5’10”. Elizabeth Higday Elizabeth Higday 5'9" | S Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA may not see a lot of playing time with Clara Yu Clara Yu 5'10" | S Georgetown Day | 2024 State VA setting a 5/1, but she can run an offense if given the opportunity.
Future – Fiona McDermott Fiona McDermott 6'1" | MB Georgetown Day | 2026 State VA and Gabrielle Wigglesworth Gabrielle Wigglesworth 5'9" | MB Georgetown Day | 2026 State VA are two players from the class of 2026 who play middle. At 6’1″ Fiona brings the height but Gabrielle knows how to use all of her 5’9″ frame. Frosh Zora Dimbo Zora Dimbo 5'10" | OH Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA has the muscle to hit left side.
Grafton
Committed – Alexis Keeter (Florida Gulf Coast)
Future – Libero Allyson Burke Allyson Burke 5'3" | DS/L Grafton | 2026 State VA has been given captain responsibilities as a sophomore. That alone says a lot about her game.
Highlights
Hedgesville
Future – A West Virginia high school carrying lots of young talent on their roster who play travel ball in the Chesapeake region. Parker Sutherland Parker Sutherland 6'3" | MB Hedgesville | 2026 State VA at 6’2″ covers a lot of area with her block at the middle. She also runs quicks well. Another sophomore to watch is libero Alexa Smith Alexa Smith 5'7" | DS/L Hedgesville | 2026 State VA . She also has the ability to hit left side. A third sophomore is left side Gracelyn Brown Gracelyn Brown 5'9" | OH Hedgesville | 2026 State VA . Finally, Jayanna Ware Jayanna Ware 5'8" | RS Hedgesville | 2026 State VA can play either outside or middle. At 5’8″ she might be best at a pin. Four quality sophomores that give the Eagles a promising future.
Hidden Valley
Committed – Caleigh Ponn Caleigh Ponn 5'6" | DS/L Hidden Valley | 2025 State #83 Nation VA (Kansas State)
Not committed – Calli Anderson Calli Anderson 5'8" | S Hidden Valley | 2025 State VA runs this offense well setting a 5/1. Even with Caleigh as the primary hitter she spreads her sets around to keep all the players involved. At 5’8″ she brings decent height to play the front row. Lauren Whitaker Lauren Whitaker 5'4" | DS/L Hidden Valley | 2024 State VA keeps the team in system with her precision passing. She also brings a good serve to the court. At the Endless Summer last year Sophie Arnold Sophie Arnold 6'0" | OH Hidden Valley | 2025 State VA was not a name to remember. She is now. She stands 5’10” and brings another left side power arm to the court.
James Wood
Not committed – Setter Paige Ahakuelo Paige Ahakuelo 5'8" | S James Wood | 2024 State VA runs an offense well. She and Clara Yu Clara Yu 5'10" | S Georgetown Day | 2024 State VA shared setting responsibilities for Paramount. She brings quickness and good athleticism to the setting position. At 5’8″ Ashlynn Spence Ashlynn Spence 5'8" | MB James Wood | 2024 State VA plays middle, but it would not surprise me that she could easily move her skills outside. She is a cerebral hitter that finds the holes in the block and is difficult to block one on one. Hannah McCullough Hannah McCullough 5'2" | S James Wood | 2024 State VA stands just 5’2″. She brings quickness to the setting position but with her height teams would have to run a 6/2. Hannah also brings skills from the beach game.
Future – Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH James Wood | 2026 State VA and Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 State VA were 1/2 in kills as frosh when James Wood beat Grafton last year for the Class 4 championship. Brenna will move to libero where her strong beach play enhances her passing and defensive game. Middle, Tenley Mattison Tenley Mattison 5'10" | MB James Woods | 2026 State VA stands 5’10, which equals the height of Kennedy for the tallest on the team. The Colonels usually play with a smaller roster, but the kids know how to play the game.
Highlights
Kellam
Committed – Megan Stone Megan Stone 5'8" | DS/L Kellam | 2024 State VA (The Citadel), Avery Hanly Avery Hanly 5'11" | OH Kellam | 2024 State VA (Christopher Newport)
Not committed – Blakely Barnes Blakely Barnes 5'11" | MB Kellam | 2024 State VA plays a tough middle. At 5’11 she puts up a good block and hits the middle well. The Knights also bring that 5’11” height to the pins with Gracy Stuart and Lauren Krause on the left side. Riley Erwin Riley Erwin 5'11" | S Kellam | 2026 State VA also stands 5’11” but carries that height to the setting position. She can put up a good block on the right side and while running a 5/1 she is always a threat for the kill when in the front row.
Highlights
Musselman
Not committed – Keleigh Chrisman Keleigh Chrisman 5'10" | OH Musselman | 2024 State VA plays right side and finished third on the team in kills last year. Ada McCoy Ada McCoy 5'11" | OH Musselman (WVA) | 2025 State VA now provides the offense for Musselman with the departure of Hannah Howard. Hannah won a Gatorade Player of the Year award a couple years ago. With a state championship Ada could as well.
Future – Alycia Miller Alycia Miller 5'3" | DS/L Musselman | 2026 State VA is a good libero that can keep the team in system.
Division I
Bishop O’Connell
Committed – Erin Debiec Erin Debiec 6'1" | S Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State #92 Nation VA (Colorado State), Madison Bowser Madison Bowser 6'2" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State VA (Vanderbilt), Alice Holoubek Alice Holoubek 6'3" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State VA (Mary Washington)
Not committed – Jocelyn Pye Jocelyn Pye 6'0" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA ranks second on the team in kills and first in digs. She has been a rock on the outside, playing all six rotations. She stands 5’11”, brings athleticism to the court and has the innate ability to place the ball in empty spots on the court. Emily Reyburn Emily Reyburn 5'8" | S Bishop O'Connell | 2024 VA sets and plays back row when Erin runs a 5/1. Hannah Kotb Hannah Kotb 5'6" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA and Maia Cerezo Maia Cerezo 5'2" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA both cover the back row well and are improving in their reads.
Future – Teodora Stamenkovic Teodora Stamenkovic 6'2" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2026 State VA started for the Knights as a frosh. Her game continues to evolve as the 6’2″ middle learns the intricacies of the game.
Chelsea Academy
Not committed – Greta Barvick Greta Barvick 5'10" | S Chelsea Academy | 2024 State VA ranks as the highest uncommitted class of 2024 at the tournament. At 5’10” she can set, plays a strong right side with the ability to be a primary offensive candidate as a hitter and has even played middle. She can do it all, including passing and playing defense.
Marshall
Not committed – At 6’0″ Samia Sayd Samia Sayd 5'11" | OH Marshall | 2024 State VA plays six rotations. She also dabbles in the sand when playing beach volleyball. This could by why her passing is so strong.
Future – Frosh Ayla Sayd Ayla Sayd 6'0" | OH Marshall | 2027 State VA is the younger sister of Samia. She also seems to carry a slight height advantage over her older sister. Ayla played a lot of right side early in club ball, but now has settled at the left side position. Gracie Froemling Gracie Froemling 5'4" | DS/L George C. Marshall | 2026 State VA plays a strong back row. With a little more experience, the sophomore could find herself at the libero position.
St. Johns
Not committed – Left side Racquel Frazier Racquel Frazier 6'1" | OH St. Johns | 2025 State VA hits the ball hard. At 6’1″ she carries the height. More consistency with her passing would enhance her value. For the Cadets she has played back row and leads the team in digs and receptions. Last year Avery Prendergast Avery Prendergast 5'9" | S St. Johns | 2025 State VA rotated between setting a 5/1 and sharing a 6/2. This year she leads the team in assists. Leana Gould Leana Gould 5'11" | RS St. Johns | 2025 State VA ranks third on her team in kills.
Future – As a frosh last year Morgan Reeves Morgan Reeves 5'10" | OH St. Johns | 2026 State VA led the team in kills. She is doing the same this year. She also ranks as their top server with 9 aces. Wynn Mendez Eaton Wynn Mendez Eaton 5'10" | S St. John's College | 2026 State VA shares the setting role with Avery. The 5’10 frosh Sasha Plummer Sasha Plummer 5'10" | RS St. Johns | 2027 State VA is having an impact, ranking second on the team in blocks.