Class of 2026 State Ranking New Additions Vol 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The State Rankings update is here!!! We have added 20 new players to the rankings and a few dozen players to the Watch List in this update.  Quite a few players went from being listed on the Watch List to being added to the Rankings List.  We are so proud of each and every player who is listed.  This series of articles is to introduce them to our readers and every college coach in the country.  We have been watching the 2026 class very closely throughout the entire club season and now in the early part of the high school season.  A lot of the analysis has come from watching these players in person and also by watching the amazing footage that has been uploaded to everyone's recruiting profiles.  We have been talking to a lot of coaches across the country and this class is littered with college prospects.  The following players showed us all that they deserved to be added to the rankings due to their individual performances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["483354"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f0c215eb9a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Please officially welcome Miss Easterwood to the State Rankings.  She is currently ranked as the 72^nd best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays for John Paul II High School and also for the Dallas Skyline volleyball club.  We have covered Aubrey extensively since this past club season where she burst onto the scene and solidified herself as a legit middle prospect with her game play.  What stood out to us in person was how she drove hard toward the net for every rep no matter if she was going to get the set or not.  This kind of attention to her role showed us that she was a very hard worker and also that she understood just how valuable she was to her team.  By driving hard to the net each time, she proceeded to hold the opposing middle for just a split second, which allowed her pin hitter to get a split or a one on one situation to score more easily with.  As a blocker, she has a solid frame and great strength to battle at the net.  I love how she is up in the air quickly to give her setter a nice target to set to.  When she attended our showcase in the summer, every single one of our court coaches were thoroughly impressed with her route running and immense power on her attack.  We are very proud to have this special young lady listed on our publication.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644449"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f0c215eb9f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Please officially welcome Miss Rector to the State Rankings.  She is currently ranked as the 73^rd best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays for Midlothian High School and also for the [program_tooltip program_id='431200' first='Madfrog' last=''] volleyball club.  Kam is a cold-blooded killer on the pins.  This past club season she has proven herself as a winner who deserved to be ranked.  Currently in this school season, she is one of the highest scoring junior players with 247 kills on a very impressive .305 hitting percentage.  Truly versatile as an attacker, she can score on both sides of the court with a multitude of shots.  Her very long reach makes blocking her very difficult.  By contacting the ball at such a high point, the blocker must wait a little longer to jump in order to time it correctly and most will not do this, which results in efficient scoring for Kam.  Armed with a lightning quick arm swing and a very rapid wrist snap, she has some great pop on the ball.  I do not think Miss Rector has hit her potential and if she continues to progress, she could move up the rankings.  In the meantime, please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644451"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f0c215eba31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Please welcome Miss Collins officially to the State Rankings.  She is currently ranked as the 76^th best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.   She plays for Lutheran South High School and also for the [program_tooltip program_id='510661' first='Houston' last='Skyline'] volleyball club.  What makes Aniston stand out to our scouts is how versatile she is on the court.  During school ball, she plays in a 6-2 offense and doubles both as a setter and a right side attacker.  With her 5-10 frame, she is formidable at both positions.  She would be a dream to coach due to everything that she brings to the table with her skill set.  As a setter the ball comes out very nicely from her hands as it floats to her attackers so effortlessly.  It is nice to see a taller setter move so rapidly around the court tracking down passes with ease.  Her back set is one that she has really gotten super consistent on and it has led to some awesome offense.  Her jump serve is pretty lethal also as it just barely grazes the net or comes close.  These low to the net serves are super hard to replicate and they always equate to an ace or getting the opposition out of system.  Miss Collins has learned and mastered the art of the low hard driven jump float serve.  Please help us congratulate her on being named one of the best players in the state of Texas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->