Stock-Risers in the ’26 Ranking Update: Part 2
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This is a two-part article series on the Stock Risers in the class of 2026 ranking update. We had a lot of athletes catch our eye since the last update, and many have improved a significant amount. Here are more…
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Continue ReadingThis is a two-part article series on the Stock Risers in the class of 2026 ranking update. We had a lot of athletes catch our eye since the last update, and many have improved a significant amount. Here are more stock risers to have on your radar.
Lizzy is a player who only continues to impress me. She was a serving specialist for Oconomowoc in their State Runner-Up title. That serve has done her well this club season, too, where she has consistently been serving well-placed rockets on the other side of the court. She also is a very talented setter with soft hands and good decision-making skills. She jumped from 43rd to 39th in the rankings.
Mallory is quickly establishing herself as a consistent and lethal 6-rotation outside hitter. She is aggressive with her swings and has a sky-high vertical. She can play all six rotations and has a brutal back-row attack. I like how valuable Mallory is on serve receive as well. She is great in transition and pass to attack. Mallory made a big jump from 44th to 28th in this rankings update.
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Isabella joined a very talented Sting 16 Gold team this season, and she is thriving. She was a key player at the Prep Dig Resolution and had some powerhouse line shots. Isabella is fearless on the court and has a lot of potential to be an elite pin hitter. She jumped from 49th to 29th in our rankings update.
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Camille really exploded onto my radar at the state tournament, where she was a go-to hitter for Newman in their State Runner-Up title. She has a massive vertical and a high contact point. Camille is incredibly athletic and is a great defender. She is very well-rounded and is playing on a very talented Ice team this season. Camille is a player to watch and went from 46th to 42nd in the rankings.
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Gracie is an energizer and natural leader on the court. She has a great platform and is quick on the court. Gracie is a positive force when she is playing and brings both scrappiness and grit to the game. She is a fun player to watch because she is relentless on defense. She moved from 52nd to 48th in the rankings.
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Sophia is a powerhouse middle on the rise. She plays a very physical game and takes massive rips at the net. She covers a lot of the net with her block. Sophia puts up a wall at the net and stops many opposing hitters. She will be even more impactful as she continues to connect with her setters. She jumped from 65th to 45th in the rankings.
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Mackenna exploded onto our radar last year at the Battle at the Bay with Fond du Lac Fusion . And is now playing for FC Elite 16 Navy. Mackenna is an all-around talented athlete. She has awesome court vision and a high volleyball IQ. She is the queen of the shots and has a full toolbox of them she utilizes to earn points. Mackenna is a very talented defender as well and is going to be a key piece for this FC Elite team.
Mia is a talented defender on the rise in this class. She never misses a beat on the court and can play across the back row. She picks up great balls and is very scrappy on defense and in coverage. I have had the opportunity to see Mia play numerous times, and she impresses me with her consistent leadership on the court. Mia jumped from 75th to 69th in the rankings.
Evelyn is a high-flying lefty pin who can play all six rotations. She is quick and scrappy with a huge vertical. Evelyn has great timing on her block and has consistent and disciplined form and movement in everything she does. She has a fast arm swing and is fun to watch swing out of the back row.