Five Major Stock Risers For The Class Of ’25
In each update, we note (1) who commits where, (2) position changes, if any, (3) new additions to the rankings, and (4) athletes whose stock has risen so much that we cannot ignore their improvement. Today’s article is on the…
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Continue ReadingIn each update, we note (1) who commits where, (2) position changes, if any, (3) new additions to the rankings, and (4) athletes whose stock has risen so much that we cannot ignore their improvement. Today’s article is on the last of those four things, noting which kids not only turned their rising stock into something special, but also turned them into commitments. Here they are, in no particular order.
Kennedy Cherry, 5-7 DS/L, Hamilton Heights, Western Kentucky commit
As the ‘bro for the Huskies, Kennedy has seen her fair share of attacks and serves. Her 1300+ digs at the high school level through three seasons makes her a serious candidate for that upper echelon of defenders, the 2k dig club. Her calm platform coupled with her active feet make her an ideal recruit for Division 1, and the perennially top 25 Hilltoppers have a gem of a defender coming to Western Kentucky in the fall of ’25.
Ava Harris, 5-10 S, Angola, Villanova commit
As either the 5-1 or the 6-2 setter for the Hornets since her arrival as a freshman, this Team Pineapple athlete has done nothing but run offenses to the highest of efficiency. She’ll surpass 2000 career assists next fall, without question, while also surpassing 500 career digs during her time at Angola. Her hands are perfect—always in the same, neutral position, always setting the same tempo for every position, always locating the ball exactly where the hitters need it. The Wildcats got a steal of a recruit in Ava, and she should be making waves as soon as she arrives in both the Big East AND Philadelphia in the fall of ’25.
Lindsey Mangelson, 6-2 OH, Hamilton Southeastern, Mississippi State commit
It’s hard to improve on having the most kills in the state title match in ’22, especially when she wasn’t even ON our radar in the fall of ’21. So what made her rise so far so fast? How about adding pass-to-attack skills, adding some strength and jumping ability, helping the Royals take home another state title, all while going undefeated? Oh yeah, almost forgot, she had the most kills AGAIN in the state title match. This kid has SEC written all over her, and the Bulldogs got a sledgehammer outside who peaks in the toughest of matches in the class of ’25.
Stella Terpening, 6-2 MB/RS, Westfield, Eastern Kentucky commit
Originally seen as a middle, Stella selflessly moved to the right side to accommodate for some younger players coming through in the middle. Not only did she thrive as a massive blocker on the right pin, but she put balls away regularly from all tempi and all positions. It’s almost as if she was meant to be there. Adding a position late in one’s career while thriving at both grabs our attention every time. Apparently, those qualities grabbed the attention of the coaching staff at EKU, too.
Molly Welborn, 5-8 OH, Scecina
Without a commitment to date, this two-sport star is as athletic as anyone on this list today. You can’t tell she’s 5-8 because she jumps so well. You can’t tell she’s at a small school because she looks so fluid on the court. But you should be able to tell that her junior year was her breakout year, carrying the Crusaders to a semi state appearance, losing in five to eventual 2A runners-up Brownstown Central. I can easily predict that Molly can break the 1000 career kill AND the 1000 career dig barriers during her senior season. With a little luck, they might even make it to Worthen. If Molly’s on your roster, anything is possible.