Nevada 5A HS Preview: Top Returning Middles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and we're excited to see some incredible players back in action, all aiming for a 5A state championship. Many standout athletes had a fantastic school season and carried that momentum straight into their club play. These standout players are poised for an outstanding year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet the Top Returning Middles in Class/Division 5A</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='543087' first='Brooklynn' last='Williams'] (2025) </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'11” | MB/OH/OPP | Bishop Gorman HS | College: UNLV</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Versatile player, high vertical leap, adapt to any position, elite blocker, solid back row defense, high energy, clutch, quick swing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2MWyxH"></a><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2MWyxH">http://www.hudl.com/v/2MWyxH</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.435 hitting % - #1 in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>80 blocks - #9 in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>5A State Championship Winner – Bishop Gorman HS</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Club: Vegas Aces 17UA. 3rd place in Gold at Nationals – 17 Patriot</em> <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='543089' first='Willow' last='Watson'] (2025) </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'2” | MB | Arbor View HS | Club: Vegas Aces 17 UA | College: Portland State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: strong hitter, elite blocker, runs multiple attacks, adjust well to sets, gets on top of the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video: <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/willow_watson?video=3680601 ">https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/willow_watson?video=3680601 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.430 hitting % - #2 in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>200 total kills</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>54 blocks</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>56 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>UA Next High School Volleyball Camp Invitee</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Club: Vegas Aces 17UA. 3rd place in Gold at Nationals – 17 Patriot</em> <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='543103' first='Rachel' last='Purser'] (2026)&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'3” | MB | Coronado HS | College: Hawaii</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: endurance, elite blocker, runs multiple attacks, solid back row passing/defense, high volleyball iq</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video: <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/rachel_purser?video=3858326">https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/rachel_purser?video=3858326</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.328 hitting % – #15 in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>207 total kills</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>38 blocks</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>28 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>UA Next High School Volleyball Camp Invitee</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Club: Vegas Aces 17UA. 3rd place in Gold at Nationals – 17 Patriot</em><br><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard"></span></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='575136' first='Andrea' last='Romero-Agosto']&nbsp;(2025)&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'11” | MB | Faith Lutheran HS | College: Uncommitted </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: hits sharp angles and deep corners, high reach/ball contact, solid blocker, runs multiple attacks, consistent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video: <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/andrea_romero_agosto?video=4365417">https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/andrea_romero_agosto?video=4365417</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.381 hitting % – #6 in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>232 total kills</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>47 blocks</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>41 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Club: [program_tooltip program_id='430659' first='Dig' last='This'] 17 Black. 5th place in Gold at Nationals – 17 Patriot</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='543512' first='Hadley' last='Fallon']&nbsp;(2025)&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'0” | MB | McQueen HS | College: Uncommitted</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: greet tipping game, elite blocker, runs multiple attacks, aggressive on the net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2MQe8i">http://www.hudl.com/v/2MQe8i</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.291 hitting % – #21 in state</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>154 total kills</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>58 blocks</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>28 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>#1 hitting % and #1 in blocks on high school team</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='548059' first='Lily' last='Houston']&nbsp;(2025)&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'1” | MB | Reno HS | College: Uncommitted</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: runs an excellent slide, runs multiple attacks, elite blocker, high volleyball iq, high level player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video:</strong> <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/lily_houston3?video=3906265"><strong>https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/lily_houston3?video=3906265</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.246 hitting % </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>117 total kills</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>59 blocks</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>#1 hitting % and #1 in blocks on high school team</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='204703' first='Madelyn' last='Neibaur']&nbsp;(2025)&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'2” | MB | Foothill HS | College: Uncommitted</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: finds deep corners, elite blocker, runs multiple attacks, energy, high level player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Video:</strong> <a href="https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/madelyn_neibaur?video=3945826"><strong>https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/madelyn_neibaur?video=3945826</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023/2024 Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>.243 hitting % </em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>165 total kills</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>38 blocks</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>37 aces</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>#1 hitting % and #1 in blocks on high school team</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> 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