2026 Rankings: Five Stock Risers

Mike Bryant April 21, 2024 @ 09:27 AM

[player_tooltip player_id='151979' first='Natalie' last='Harrington'] - S | Mintonette Harrington is a dual-threat prospect given the range of tools she has. Over two varsity seasons for Newark Catholic she has earned over 300 kills, including a team leading 3.3 k/s average in 2023 earning her league co-Player of the Year recognition and selection to the all-district team. At 6'1 she uses her arm well to terminate aggressively through varied attack points. For her current Mintonette squad, she is a primary setter and has continued to highlight her ability to lead an offense with good balance of distribution, consistent location, and using her own length to score at the second touch.   [player_tooltip player_id='403519' first='Ivy' last='Rex'] - S | Elite VBTC Rex is another lengthy setter in this class that continues to show her potential as an elite prospect as she continues to trend into increased activity as part of the recruiting cycle. She has a game that is attractive for the next level because of her size combined with her improving footwork and flow through her extension especially when on the move out of the pocket to pursue the second contact. From recent evaluations she is showing increased impact defensively as well along with more assertiveness in her decision making.   [player_tooltip player_id='227641' first='Ali' last='Hayes'] - OH | Elite VBTC The 5'11 outside hitter from Alder is a proven point scorer as she lead her high school team offensively at 3.9 k/s in 2023 with 329 total skills. She is primary option for her Elite team and sees a good volume of work given her use on the left side and out of the back row. Along with good arm control in the air, she sees the court well, which helps her success in all areas. Her skill set is well-rounded as a primary passer and her athleticism is seen her in defense in the back row and her ability to get up over the net well when blocking and get pressure on opposing hitters.   [player_tooltip player_id='403536' first='Katie' last='Pahl'] - RS | Toledo VC Pahl is a 5'11 lefty opposite that has continued to show great consistency in her ability to be terminal on the right side. Through two varsity seasons the Perrysburg product has earned 239 total kills and is currently contributing at a good rate for a TVC team that is well-balanced with ability to compete among the best teams. She transitions well to be able to build momentum and use the length of her arm swing to move the ball around with range and power.   [player_tooltip player_id='403531' first='Addison' last='Buckner'] - MB | Mintonette Buckner is a 5'9 pin that is athletic and quick. She gets off the floor well and has continued to develop her point scoring ability at the top of her jump with increased range and movement off her arm. Her lift is noticeable especially when she closes her approach footwork on time and balance as she can swing above opposing blocks. Buckner has high impact potential each match given her tools as a six-rotation pin as she can score at the net and out of the back row in addition to providing good stability with her defensive range and serve receive action.

Natalie Harrington Natalie Harrington 6'0" | S Newark Catholic | 2026 State OH - S | Mintonette
Harrington is a dual-threat prospect given the range of tools she has. Over two varsity seasons for Newark Catholic she has earned over 300 kills, including a team leading 3.3 k/s average in 2023 earning her league co-Player of the Year recognition and selection to the all-district team. At 6'1 she uses her arm well to terminate aggressively through varied attack points. For her current Mintonette squad, she is a primary setter and has continued to highlight her ability to lead an offense with good balance of distribution, consistent location, and using her own length to score at the second touch.