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First DMV High School Top Twenty List

First DMV High School Top Twenty List
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Bob Abels
Bob Abels September 3, 2024 @ 10:34 AM
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Gabrielle Deutz
Gabrielle Deutz 5'9" | S | 2027
VA
Shea Wilson
Shea Wilson 5'2" | DS/L | 2028
VA
Bella Middleton
Bella Middleton 5'5" | S | 2028
VA
Ava Zender
Ava Zender 5'10" | S | 2027
VA
Sibel Ozan
Sibel Ozan 5'9" | S | 2025
VA
Sienna Carr
Sienna Carr 5'9" | RS/OH | 2027
VA
Kayla Bennett
Kayla Bennett 5'5" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Carmela Mendoza
Carmela Mendoza S | 2026
VA
Kaiyah Hiles
Kaiyah Hiles 5'4" | S/DS/L | 2025
VA
Hala Younes
Hala Younes S | 2025
VA
Emma Irving
Emma Irving 5'5" | S/DS/L | 2027
VA
Cairo Turner
Cairo Turner 6'2" | MB | 2028
VA
Kylee Plumb
Kylee Plumb 5'5" | S/RS | 2027
VA
Lyla Shannon
Lyla Shannon 6'1" | MB/OH | 2027
VA
Natalie Hobson
Natalie Hobson 5'9" | S | 2028
VA
Mia Schmidt
Mia Schmidt 5'7" | DS/L | 2027
VA
Clara Jolly
Clara Jolly 5'5" | S | 2025
VA
Rujuta Singh
Rujuta Singh 5'8" | OH/DS/L | 2028
VA
Judy Backman
Judy Backman 5'8" | S | 2026
VA
Ana Woods
Ana Woods 6'1" | RS/OH | 2028
VA
Katherine Mitchell
Katherine Mitchell 6'1" | OH | 2028
VA
Ava Gill
Ava Gill 6'2" | MB | 2027
VA
Lora Totcheva
Lora Totcheva 6'0" | RS | 2027
VA
Gracie Davig
Gracie Davig 6'0" | MB | 2027
VA
Ana Smithson
Ana Smithson 5'9" | OH | 2025
VA
Natalie Huck
Natalie Huck 5'5" | DS/L | 2026
VA
Caroline Semko
Caroline Semko 5'7" | DS/L | 2027
VA
Abby Nguyen
Abby Nguyen 5'3" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Lauren Hobbs
Lauren Hobbs 5'7" | S | 2025
VA
Ana Djordjevic
Ana Djordjevic 5'7" | DS/L/S | 2027
VA
Olivia Boggs
Olivia Boggs 6'1" | MB | 2027
VA
Sydney Miller
Sydney Miller 6'0" | MB | 2027
VA
Grace Davies-Hackenberg
Grace Davies-Hackenberg OH | 2026
VA
Sofia Barnes
Sofia Barnes 6'0" | OH | 2026
VA
Riley Erwin
Riley Erwin 6'1" | S | 2026
VA
Nevaeh Ware
Nevaeh Ware 5'10" | MB | 2025
VA
Gabby Taylor
Gabby Taylor 6'0" | RS | 2025
VA
Amy Ye
Amy Ye 6'0" | S | 2025
VA
Aaliyah Williams
Aaliyah Williams 6'0" | MB | 2025
VA
Amber Smith
Amber Smith 5'6" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Jocelyn Pye
Jocelyn Pye 6'0" | OH | 2025
VA
Kate Bickel
Kate Bickel 5'7" | DS/L | 2027
VA
Tessa Fergusson
Tessa Fergusson 6'2" | MB | 2026
VA
Ava Barnett
Ava Barnett 5'10" | MB | 2025
VA
Saesha Dhote
Saesha Dhote 5'7" | OH | 2027
VA
Audrey Sealock
Audrey Sealock OH | 2025
VA
Sophie Arnold
Sophie Arnold 6'0" | OH | 2025
VA
Kennedy Peyton
Kennedy Peyton 5'8" | OH | 2027
VA
Briana Vo
Briana Vo 5'4" | S | 2026
VA
Erin Green
Erin Green 6'0" | RS | 2027
VA
Paisley Cook
Paisley Cook 5'5" | S | 2027
VA
Haile Ma
Haile Ma 5'11" | OH | 2027
VA
Catherine McIntyre
Catherine McIntyre 5'9" | OH | 2027
VA
Camryn Coulther
Camryn Coulther 5'6" | DS/L | 2027
VA
Sasha Plummer
Sasha Plummer 6'0" | RS/OH | 2027
VA
Zora Dimbo
Zora Dimbo 5'10" | OH | 2027
VA
Katherine Madden
Katherine Madden 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
VA
Hunter Ross
Hunter Ross 6'2" | MB/OH | 2027
VA
Aaliyah Green
Aaliyah Green 5'11" | OH/RS | 2027
VA
Sydney Stone
Sydney Stone 5'7" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Elizabeth Higday
Elizabeth Higday 5'9" | S | 2025
VA
Caitlin Doherty
Caitlin Doherty 5'9" | RS | 2025
VA
Elizabeth Mitchell
Elizabeth Mitchell 5'9" | OH | 2026
VA
Leana Gould
Leana Gould 5'11" | RS | 2025
VA
Chloe Bonney-James
Chloe Bonney-James 6'0" | MB | 2025
VA
Macie Murray
Macie Murray 5'11" | OH | 2027
VA
Ellyson Miller
Ellyson Miller 5'11" | OH | 2026
VA
Alexa Telly
Alexa Telly 5'11" | OH | 2027
VA
Julia Horan
Julia Horan 6'2" | MB | 2026
VA
Mackenzie Davis
Mackenzie Davis 5'11" | S | 2026
VA
Callie Agniel
Callie Agniel 5'11" | OH | 2026
VA
Josephine Seekford
Josephine Seekford 6'2" | OH | 2026
VA
Sofia Sossa
Sofia Sossa 5'6" | S/DS/L | 2026
VA
Chloe Lin
Chloe Lin 5'10" | OH/RS | 2026
VA
Isabella DeWan
Isabella DeWan 5'6" | DS/L | 2026
VA
Chloe Barth
Chloe Barth 5'9" | RS/DS/L | 2027
VA
Fiona McDermott
Fiona McDermott 6'2" | MB | 2026
VA
Santina Martcheva
Santina Martcheva 6'1" | OH | 2026
VA
Gabriella Vizek
Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | MB | 2026
VA
Sydney Ray
Sydney Ray 5'8" | S | 2026
VA
Helen Murray
Helen Murray 5'7" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Shiraz Benyoucef
Shiraz Benyoucef 5'8" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Sara Foster
Sara Foster 5'9" | OH | 2026
VA
Taryn Su
Taryn Su 5'7" | S | 2026
VA
Charis Burge
Charis Burge 5'10" | S | 2026
VA
Gabrielle Wigglesworth
Gabrielle Wigglesworth 5'9" | MB | 2026
VA
Tenley Mattison
Tenley Mattison 5'10" | MB | 2026
VA
Caroline Kaye
Caroline Kaye 6'2" | MB | 2025
VA
Corinne Howard
Corinne Howard 5'11" | MB/OH | 2025
VA
Caydence Doolan
Caydence Doolan 5'11" | OH | 2026
VA
Nadiya Johnson
Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH | 2026
VA
Caycee Chhum
Caycee Chhum 5'7" | S | 2027
VA
Kayla Luther
Kayla Luther 5'7" | DS/L/OH | 2027
VA
Laila Chadwick
Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH | 2027
VA
Baylee Doolan
Baylee Doolan 5'8" | OH/DS/L | 2025
VA
Charlotte Arrington
Charlotte Arrington 5'10" | OH | 2026
VA
Teagan Emdadi
Teagan Emdadi 5'8" | RS | 2026
VA
Kyla Harris
Kyla Harris 6'1" | MB | 2025
VA
Zoe Ryu
Zoe Ryu 6'1" | OH | 2025
VA
Gabrielle Nelson
Gabrielle Nelson 5'11" | MB | 2025
VA
Berkeley Konrady
Berkeley Konrady 6'1" | OH | 2025
VA
Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim 5'6" | S | 2026
VA
Hailey Park
Hailey Park 5'4" | S | 2026
VA
Mia Fornasiero
Mia Fornasiero 5'9" | DS/L | 2026
VA
Anasofia Zanellato
Anasofia Zanellato 6'0" | S | 2026
VA
Morgan Reeves
Morgan Reeves 5'10" | OH | 2026
VA
Claire Mo
Claire Mo 5'9" | S | 2026
VA
Teodora Stamenkovic
Teodora Stamenkovic 6'3" | MB | 2026
VA
Ema Djordjevic
Ema Djordjevic 6'0" | RS/S | 2025
VA
Avery Prendergast
Avery Prendergast 5'9" | S | 2025
VA
Rowan Johnson
Rowan Johnson 6'1" | MB | 2025
VA
Hannah Kotb
Hannah Kotb 5'6" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Calli Anderson
Calli Anderson 5'8" | S | 2025
VA
Racquel Frazier
Racquel Frazier 6'1" | OH | 2025
VA
Riley Lynch
Riley Lynch 6'2" | MB/RS | 2025
VA
Simone Schaefer
Simone Schaefer 5'11" | OH | 2025
VA
Wynn Mendez Eaton
Wynn Mendez Eaton 5'10" | S/RS | 2026
VA
Giselle Norris
Giselle Norris 5'6" | DS/L | 2026
VA
Maia Cerezo
Maia Cerezo 5'2" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Megan Phan
Megan Phan 5'7" | S | 2026
VA
Caleigh Ponn
Caleigh Ponn 5'6" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Nia Thomas
Nia Thomas 5'7" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Angelique Desamours
Angelique Desamours 5'10" | OH | 2025
VA
Jada Aksu
Jada Aksu 6'0" | RS | 2025
VA
Brianna Holladay
Brianna Holladay 6'2" | MB | 2025
VA
Aubrey Loughlin
Aubrey Loughlin 6'0" | MB | 2025
VA
Isabelle Bardin
Isabelle Bardin 6'3" | S | 2025
VA
Sarah Jeremias
Sarah Jeremias 5'11" | OH/DS/L | 2025
VA
Lameen Mambu
Lameen Mambu 6'0" | OH | 2025
VA
Ana Toumazatos
Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH | 2025
VA
Alexis Ewing
Alexis Ewing 6'3" | OH | 2025
VA
Kennedy Spaid
Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH | 2026
VA
Nola Murphy
Nola Murphy 5'6" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Kadi Pynchon
Kadi Pynchon 5'6" | DS/L | 2025
VA
Brenna Corbin
Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L | 2026
VA
Sydney Mayfield
Sydney Mayfield 5'10" | RS | 2025
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia has played a week of volleyball while Maryland and D.C. will open up their seasons soon. Time to come out with our top twenty from the Virginia, Maryland and DC area. There will certainly be an ebb and flow to this list as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 <strong>Riverside</strong> (1-0) - They were a pretty good team before the transfer of right side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='301696' first='Nadiya' last='Johnson']</strong>. While they lost an outside and a libero the addition of Nadiya and the maturation of libero <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='438070' first='Camryn' last='Coulther']</strong> will make up for those losses. Outsides <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='225187' first='Simone' last='Schaefer']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='464556' first='Kennedy' last='Peyton']</strong> return as do setters <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333651' first='Sydney' last='Ray']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377335' first='Mackenzie' last='Davis']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333652' first='Gabriella' last='Vizek']</strong> can play either right side or middle and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181309' first='Brianna' last='Holladay']</strong> ranks as one of the top middles in the area. They opened the season with a sweep against Battlefield. Looks like another appearance in the Class 5 Virginia state championship. The goal this year is to finish it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 <strong>Richard Montgomery </strong>(0-0) - The Rockets have virtually the same cast of characters returning from their championship run from last season. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='235748' first='Ema' last='Djordjevic']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='478765' first='Amy' last='Ye']</strong> both set and hit right side. Younger sister of Ema, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='491007' first='Ana' last='Djordjevic']</strong> will take over the libero responsibilities. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309030' first='Corinne' last='Howard']</strong> will fill one middle and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='412056' first='Elizabeth' last='Mitchell'] </strong>will tutor her younger sister, frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='536719' first='Katherine' last='Mitchell']</strong> on the left side with last year's frosh sensation <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='465326' first='Saesha' last='Dhote']</strong> also contributing. All they need to complete the lineup is another middle to replace <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309031' first='Caroline' last='Kaye']</strong>, who graduated early to pursue her career in the Navy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["292644"],"_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-66d722cb38a07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caycee replaces DC Gatorade player of the year Clara Yu at the setting position. Clara Yu won the MVP award for the State championships the last two years for Georgetown Day. However, Caycee has won the top setter award at the DC Capitol Hill Classic the last three years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caycee ranks as the top setter for the class of 2027. The only concern is her 5'7" height may have to force her to be rotated out late in the game when she finds herself in the front row if the team wants to improve their blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 <strong>Georgetown Day</strong> (1-0) - Another team with some impressive players to fill the floor. Start with right side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181763' first='Jada' last='Aksu'] </strong>and ends with newcomer setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='292644' first='Caycee' last='Chhum']</strong>, who can set a 5/1 or share setting duties with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='434853' first='Elizabeth' last='Higday']</strong>. Outsides are impressive with the double z's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='248705' first='Zoe' last='Ryu']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437985' first='Zora' last='Dimbo']</strong>, who is coming off a successful frosh year. Middles will be a combination of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='472234' first='Tessa' last='Fergusson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355124' first='Fiona' last='McDermott']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321676' first='Gabrielle' last='Wigglesworth']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='326533' first='Shiraz' last='Benyoucef'] </strong>will take over the libero role. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4 <strong>James Madison</strong> (1-1) - While they lost their opener to Yorktown, consider that a misstep. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='265167' first='Laila' last='Chadwick']</strong> will switch roles from libero with Metro to left side for Madison. She will be joined by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377336' first='Callie' last='Agniel']</strong>. Middles will see a trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='230817' first='Riley' last='Lynch']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181314' first='Aubrey' last='Loughlin']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='397550' first='Chloe' last='Bonney-James']</strong>, one of the three possibly moving to right side. Callie and Chloe missed all of last season because of injury. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='359401' first='Chloe' last='Barth'] </strong>can play the other right side and provide offense from the back row. On the roster they do list <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='265167' first='Laila' last='Chadwick']</strong> as a libero but that role could eventually stick with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='520362' first='Abby' last='Nguyen']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='455177' first='Briana' last='Vo']</strong> will be one of the setters, with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537586' first='Judy' last='Backman']</strong> and <strong>Lauren Garrett</strong> fighting for the second setting spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5 <strong>North Hagerstown</strong> (0-0) -The Hubs may have the two best left sides in the DMV in sisters <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303701' first='Caydence' last='Doolan']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249341' first='Baylee' last='Doolan']</strong>. Making sure they get the sets will be senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='520349' first='Lauren' last='Hobbs']</strong>, the third best setter in the class of 2025 and the top setter in that class yet to commit. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481964' first='Nevaeh' last='Ware']</strong> should not be overlooked in the middle. They are the defending 2023 Class 3 Marland state champions, and they bring back most of their roster. Clearly a veteran team with a roster filled with juniors and seniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 <strong>James Wood </strong>(1-0) -The two time defending Class 4 Virginia state champions will have a number of talented teams looking to knock them off their perch. Last year they played without a libero, but this year they will have transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='218149' first='Giselle' last='Norris']</strong> patrolling the back row. The player of the year last year and recent Arizona State beach commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181302' first='Kennedy' last='Spaid']</strong> returns to the left side and will be joined by libero, now left side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181280' first='Brenna' last='Corbin']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320815' first='Tenley' last='Mattison']</strong> returns as the middle and newcomer<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='621440' first='Kylee' last='Plumb']</strong> takes over the setting responsibilities. Frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='720415' first='Bella' last='Middleton']</strong> can also set. The Colonels won their opener against one of their Class 4 rivals Dominion in four. Expect more battles in the future as teams fire up to play the two time defending champs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["206729"],"_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-66d722cb38a69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With the departure of [player_tooltip player_id='321677' first='Charis' last='Burge'] the setting responsibilities will all be on Megan this year. This past club season she set a 5/1 for the Virginia Juniors 15 team and they finished 13th in the USA Division of Junior Nationals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'7" she brings a decent jump in the front row so that allows her hands to get over the net for blocking. While ranked as the fifth best setter in the class of 2026 this could rise with an ISL championship. Megan is a technically smooth setter who uses the jump set to her advantage. Extremely crafty at her position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 <strong>Bullis </strong>(0-0) - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='206729' first='Megan' last='Phan']</strong> appears to be taking over the setting responsibilities, taking over as the 5/1 setter after <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321677' first='Charis' last='Burge'] </strong>returned to Urbana high school. Her weapons include <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181300' first='Alexis' last='Ewing']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='183589' first='Angelique' last='Desamours']</strong> on the left side and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181235' first='Sydney' last='Mayfield']</strong> punishing balls on the right side. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='248712' first='Kyla' last='Harris'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377396' first='Alexa' last='Telly'] </strong>will plug up the middles. The back row will be covered by libero <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='184604' first='Nia' last='Thomas']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238860' first='Mia' last='Fornasiero']</strong>. Expect the Bulldogs to be fighting with Georgetown Day to take away the ISL title from Flint Hill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["238357"],"_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-66d722cb38aae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claire is the top setter in the class of 2026. Last year she shared the setting duties with <strong>Chloe Hokenson </strong>in Langley's run to the Class 6 Virginia state championship. This year she may be tasked with running a 5/1 to repeat the task.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend she earned a spot on the all tournament team, setting Langley to the Virginia Volleyball Showcase championship. This was accomplished without [player_tooltip player_id='181298' first='Ana' last='Toumazatos'] on offense. Claire reminds me of that special ingredient a master chef puts in their lasagna to make it taste better. Claire is that special player who can make her team play better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 <strong>Langley</strong> (5-1) - Despite missing <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181298' first='Ana' last='Toumazatos']</strong> on the left side the Saxons still won the Virginia Volleyball Showcase against some top competition this past weekend. Talented frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='554770' first='Rujuta' last='Singh']</strong> made the all tournament team and won the Prep Dig top performer this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377330' first='Chloe' last='Lin']</strong> and <strong>Vivian Nitowski</strong> look to fill the other pins until Ana's return. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238357' first='Claire' last='Mo']</strong> also made the all tournament team setting a 5/1. Prep Dig rates her as the top setter in the DMV in the class of 2026. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='476364' first='Amber' last='Smith']</strong> plays a quality libero and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='470555' first='Ava' last='Barnett']</strong> will surprise you playing middle. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='239322' first='Hailey' last='Park'] </strong>can be used at setter or to play back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9 <strong>Bishop O'Connell </strong>(1-0) - The Knights lost some big pieces, but they bring in some talented newcomers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235322' first='Avery' last='Prendergast']</strong> transferred from St. Johns and will take over the setting responsibilities, with frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='612396' first='Natalie' last='Hobson'] </strong>backing her up. The 6'0" <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='488812' first='Olivia' last='Boggs']</strong> transferred from Yorktown and teams with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238341' first='Teodora' last='Stamenkovic'] </strong>in the middle. The third newcomer is left side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='385968' first='Macie' last='Murray']</strong> who will share the left side limelight with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475116' first='Jocelyn' last='Pye']</strong>. The back row will see returnees <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235295' first='Hannah' last='Kotb']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212888' first='Maia' last='Cerezo']</strong> hold down the position. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377397' first='Ellyson' last='Miller']</strong> will play right side and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='529254' first='Gracie' last='Davig']</strong> provides depth at both right side and middle. It appears the Knights have reloaded but it may take some time for the newcomers to mesh.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10<strong> Holy Cross</strong> (3-3) - Another team that hopes to reload is Holy Cross. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181304' first='Sarah' last='Jeremias']</strong> will be one of the veteran left sides to return and she will be joined at the pins by frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='536721' first='Ana' last='Woods']</strong> and sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='438091' first='Catherine' last='McIntyre']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238376' first='Anasofia' last='Zanellato']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672039' first='Sibel' last='Ozan']</strong> will share setting duties. The middles will return with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235324' first='Rowan' last='Johnson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='477146' first='Aaliyah' last='Williams']</strong> while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='472384' first='Kate' last='Bickel'] </strong>returns as the primary libero. Last year the Tartans finished undefeated, ranking as the top team in the DMV area by the Washington Post and Prep Dig. This year they have already begun the season with three losses. However, conference championships are never won at the start of the year. They should be contending by season's end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 <strong>Millbrook</strong> (2-0) -The last couple years Millbrook has fallen short against James Wood. They still have talent to change that dynamic. The offense remains potent with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243771' first='Berkeley' last='Konrady']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435748' first='Aaliyah' last='Green']</strong> putting balls away from the left side. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451960' first='Paisley' last='Cook']</strong> returns for her second season at setter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530280' first='Lora' last='Totcheva'] </strong>won a top performer award at Prep Dig and could be a force at outside or middle. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='521531' first='Natalie' last='Huck']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437980' first='Katherine' last='Madden']</strong> will cover the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["235285"],"_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-66d722cb38af3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Still in the market for a setter? Calli ranks as the number four ranked setter in the class of 2025, but the second ranked who has yet to commit. Last year she put together 968 assists in leading Hidden Valley to the Class 3 Virginia state championship. She has been setting a 5/1 for Hidden Valley for the last three years so she knows how to run an offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12 <strong>Hidden Valley</strong> (1-0) - The trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196556' first='Caleigh' last='Ponn']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='235285' first='Calli' last='Anderson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='464576' first='Sophie' last='Arnold']</strong> have been playing together for three years. Last year they won a Class 3 Virginia state championship. They hope to end their high school careers with a repeat. Caleigh is another libero who transforms into a hitter in high school, but she finished number two in the state of Virginia in kills. Calli sets for her and Sophie fills the other left side. Now they have to fill in the other positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13 <strong>Wooten</strong> (0-0) - Wooten played to a tie against Flint Hill last week. A number of Maryland schools don't have completed rosters yet so they are difficult to assess. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='325600' first='Taryn' last='Su']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377331' first='Sofia' last='Sossa']</strong> appear to be the two setters. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='438097' first='Haile' last='Ma']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='325604' first='Sara' last='Foster']</strong> return as the primary offensive weapons from the left side. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='434851' first='Caitlin' last='Doherty']</strong> will fill one of the middles. That is enough club talent to compete for a State championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14 <strong>Kellam</strong> (1-0) - The Virginia Beach team carries some impressive pins in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484970' first='Sofia' last='Barnes'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='608979' first='Mia' last='Schmidt']</strong> and <strong>Audriana Neil </strong>from the left side. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484751' first='Riley' last='Erwin']</strong> will hit from the right side but also set. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='643814' first='Emma' last='Irving'] </strong>will be the other setter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='434856' first='Sydney' last='Stone']</strong> will handle the libero position. They have already won a big match when they took down last year's Class 5 Virginia State champion First Colonial in five. They took the fifth set 16-14 with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484970' first='Sofia' last='Barnes']</strong> ending the match with 27 kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15 <strong>Loudoun County</strong> (1-0) - The Captains may have more outsides than they have positions with captain <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523337' first='Ana' last='Smithson'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249330' first='Charlotte' last='Arrington']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377334' first='Josephine' last='Seekford'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='279856' first='Kayla' last='Luther']</strong> all vying for a spot. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377327' first='Isabella' last='DeWan']</strong> will cover the back row as the libero. The middles could be <strong>Lauren Norton </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485504' first='Sydney' last='Miller']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='591686' first='Clara' last='Jolly']</strong> will fil one of the setting positions with <strong>Claire Popish</strong>. They swept past a tough Briar Woods team in their first match. At one point they won ten consecutive state championships. They hope to overcome James Wood to return to that level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16 <strong>First Colonial</strong> (4-2) -The defending Class 5 Virginia State champions strength may be in the power of their left sides <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249294' first='Teagan' last='Emdadi'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485079' first='Grace' last='Davies-Hackenberg']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481962' first='Gabby' last='Taylor']</strong> can also contribute from the left side, but she also plays a solid middle. Setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='664169' first='Kaiyah' last='Hiles']</strong> will orchestrate the offense running a 5/1. Libero<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='326538' first='Helen' last='Murray']</strong> will take over back row responsibilities. The Patriots came close to playing in the Virginia Volleyball Showcase championship. They lost to Courtland in a gold bracket match that knocked them out of an appearance in the finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17 <strong>Flint Hill </strong>(0-0) -This may be a down year for the Huskies. They lack offensive weapons, which may force them to use setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181303' first='Isabelle' last='Bardin']</strong> as a left side. At 6'3" she can hit the ball as hard as any player in the DMV area, even though her position is listed as a setter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437441' first='Hunter' last='Ross'] </strong>can also provide power from the middle. The back row looks solid with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181279' first='Kadi' last='Pynchon']</strong> at libero and frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587878' first='Delaney' last='Malloy']</strong> assisting her in the back row. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='520868' first='Caroline' last='Semko']</strong> can also help in the back row. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='465301' first='Audrey' last='Sealock'] </strong>will occupy one of the left side positions. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='699993' first='Ava' last='Zender']</strong> and <strong>Breckon Paige</strong> could set if they want to use Isabelle for offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18 <strong>Ocean Lakes </strong>(4-2) -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='333654' first='Santina' last='Martcheva']</strong> has that long, lean physique with great arm extension to dominate at the outside. The Virginia Tech commit did not play back row in the matches I watched, but appears to have the ability to play defense and pass. Setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='664960' first='Carmella' last='Mendoza'] </strong>runs a 5/1 offense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='671315' first='Sienna' last='Carr']</strong> powers well from the right side and middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='618590' first='Lyla' last='Shannon']</strong> rejects spikes with great regularity. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='664963' first='Kayla' last='Bennett']</strong> covers the libero position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19<strong> St Johns </strong>(1-0) -In their first match they struggled against St. Johns Prep, winning in five with the fifth set going 19-17. The two outsides <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238356' first='Morgan' last='Reeves']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235283' first='Racquel' last='Frazier']</strong> score points with their offense.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='399508' first='Leana' last='Gould']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530367' first='Ava' last='Gill'] </strong>cover the middles. The setting appears to be a duo of sophomore <strong>Gabrielle Deutz</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221032' first='Wynn' last='Mendez Eaton']</strong>. Gabriella appears to have gotten the most opportunities to set in their opener. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437988' first='Sasha' last='Plummer'] </strong>will handle the right side. A couple frosh may contribute with middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='625593' first='Cairo' last='Turner']</strong> and libero/defensive specialist <strong>Shea Wilson</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20 <strong>Chantilly</strong> (2-0) - As long as they have<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='181297' first='Lameen' last='Mambu']</strong> hitting left side Chantilly should win their fair share of matches. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='455102' first='Erin' last='Green']</strong> lists as an outside but for club she played right side. She can also hammer the ball. With the departure of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='292644' first='Caycee' last='Chhum'] </strong>the setting duties will be shared by<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='240899' first='Sarah' last='Kim']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='664141' first='Hala' last='Younes'] </strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181284' first='Nola' last='Murphy']</strong> returns from the sand to play libero on the hard courts. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='377344' first='Julia' last='Horan']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245601' first='Gabrielle' last='Nelson']</strong> will surprise you with their quality middle play. This team has some players to compete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the outside looking in include <strong>Urbana</strong>, <strong>Patriot</strong>, <strong>Frank Cox</strong> (who I have been told are loaded), <strong>Courtland</strong> and <strong>Marshall.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Virginia has played a week of volleyball while Maryland and D.C. will open up their seasons soon. Time to come out with our top twenty from the Virginia, Maryland and DC area. There will certainly be an ebb and flow to this list as the season progresses.

1 Riverside (1-0) - They were a pretty good team before the transfer of right side Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS/OH Riverside | 2026 State #38 Nation VA . While they lost an outside and a libero the addition of Nadiya and the maturation of libero Camryn Coulther Camryn Coulther Camryn Coulther 5'6" | DS/L Riverside | 2027 State VA will make up for those losses. Outsides Simone Schaefer Simone Schaefer Simone Schaefer 5'11" | OH Riverside | 2025 State VA and Kennedy Peyton Kennedy Peyton 5'8" | OH Riverside | 2027 State VA return as do setters Sydney Ray Sydney Ray Sydney Ray 5'8" | S Riverside | 2026 State VA and Mackenzie Davis Mackenzie Davis 5'11" | S Riverside | 2026 State VA . Gabriella Vizek Gabriella Vizek 6'0" | MB Riverside | 2026 State VA can play either right side or middle and Brianna Holladay Brianna Holladay Brianna Holladay 6'2" | MB Riverside | 2025 State VA ranks as one of the top middles in the area. They opened the season with a sweep against Battlefield. Looks like another appearance in the Class 5 Virginia state championship. The goal this year is to finish it.

2 Richard Montgomery (0-0) - The Rockets have virtually the same cast of characters returning from their championship run from last season. Ema Djordjevic Ema Djordjevic Ema Djordjevic 6'0" | RS/S Richard Montgomery | 2025 State VA and Amy Ye Amy Ye 6'0" | S Richard Montgomery | 2025 State VA both set and hit right side. Younger sister of Ema, Ana Djordjevic Ana Djordjevic Ana Djordjevic 5'7" | DS/L/S Richard Montgomery | 2027 State VA will take over the libero responsibilities. Corinne Howard Corinne Howard 5'11" | MB/OH Richard Montgomery | 2025 State VA will fill one middle and Elizabeth Mitchell Elizabeth Mitchell 5'9" | OH Richard Montgomery | 2026 State VA will tutor her younger sister, frosh Katherine Mitchell Katherine Mitchell Katherine Mitchell 6'1" | OH Richard Montgomery | 2028 State #81 Nation VA on the left side with last year's frosh sensation Saesha Dhote Saesha Dhote 5'7" | OH Richard Montgomery | 2027 VA also contributing. All they need to complete the lineup is another middle to replace Caroline Kaye Caroline Kaye Caroline Kaye 6'2" | MB Richard Montgomery | 2025 State VA , who graduated early to pursue her career in the Navy.

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Caycee Chhum

Caycee Chhum

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HEIGHT 5'7"
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Caycee Chhum

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State: Virginia
School: Georgetown Day
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Caycee replaces DC Gatorade player of the year Clara Yu at the setting position. Clara Yu won the MVP award for the State championships the last two years for Georgetown Day. However, Caycee has won the top setter award at the DC Capitol Hill Classic the last three years.

Caycee ranks as the top setter for the class of 2027. The only concern is her 5'7" height may have to force her to be rotated out late in the game when she finds herself in the front row if the team wants to improve their blocking.

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3 Georgetown Day (1-0) - Another team with some impressive players to fill the floor. Start with right side Jada Aksu Jada Aksu Jada Aksu 6'0" | RS Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA and ends with newcomer setter Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum 5'7" | S Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA , who can set a 5/1 or share setting duties with Elizabeth Higday Elizabeth Higday Elizabeth Higday 5'9" | S Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA . Outsides are impressive with the double z's Zoe Ryu Zoe Ryu Zoe Ryu 6'1" | OH Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA and Zora Dimbo Zora Dimbo Zora Dimbo 5'10" | OH Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA , who is coming off a successful frosh year. Middles will be a combination of Tessa Fergusson Tessa Fergusson Tessa Fergusson 6'2" | MB Georgetown Day School | 2026 State VA , Fiona McDermott Fiona McDermott 6'2" | MB Georgetown Day | 2026 State VA and Gabrielle Wigglesworth Gabrielle Wigglesworth 5'9" | MB Georgetown Day | 2026 State VA . Shiraz Benyoucef Shiraz Benyoucef 5'8" | DS/L Georgetown Day | 2025 State VA will take over the libero role.

4 James Madison (1-1) - While they lost their opener to Yorktown, consider that a misstep. Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH James Madison | 2027 State #57 Nation VA will switch roles from libero with Metro to left side for Madison. She will be joined by Callie Agniel Callie Agniel Callie Agniel 5'11" | OH James Madison | 2026 VA . Middles will see a trio of Riley Lynch Riley Lynch Riley Lynch 6'2" | MB/RS James Madison | 2025 State VA , Aubrey Loughlin Aubrey Loughlin Aubrey Loughlin 6'0" | MB James Madison | 2025 State VA and Chloe Bonney-James Chloe Bonney-James Chloe Bonney-James 6'0" | MB Madison | 2025 State VA , one of the three possibly moving to right side. Callie and Chloe missed all of last season because of injury. Chloe Barth Chloe Barth Chloe Barth 5'9" | RS/DS/L James Madison | 2027 State VA can play the other right side and provide offense from the back row. On the roster they do list Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH James Madison | 2027 State #57 Nation VA as a libero but that role could eventually stick with Abby Nguyen Abby Nguyen 5'3" | DS/L Madison | 2025 State VA . Briana Vo Briana Vo Briana Vo 5'4" | S James Madison | 2026 State VA will be one of the setters, with Judy Backman Judy Backman 5'8" | S James Madison | 2026 VA and Lauren Garrett fighting for the second setting spot.

5 North Hagerstown (0-0) -The Hubs may have the two best left sides in the DMV in sisters Caydence Doolan Caydence Doolan Caydence Doolan 5'11" | OH North Hagerstown | 2026 State #49 Nation VA and Baylee Doolan Baylee Doolan Baylee Doolan 5'8" | OH/DS/L North Hagerstown | 2025 State VA . Making sure they get the sets will be senior Lauren Hobbs Lauren Hobbs 5'7" | S North Hagerstown | 2025 State VA , the third best setter in the class of 2025 and the top setter in that class yet to commit. Nevaeh Ware Nevaeh Ware 5'10" | MB North Hagerstown | 2025 State VA should not be overlooked in the middle. They are the defending 2023 Class 3 Marland state champions, and they bring back most of their roster. Clearly a veteran team with a roster filled with juniors and seniors.

6 James Wood (1-0) -The two time defending Class 4 Virginia state champions will have a number of talented teams looking to knock them off their perch. Last year they played without a libero, but this year they will have transfer Giselle Norris Giselle Norris Giselle Norris 5'6" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 VA patrolling the back row. The player of the year last year and recent Arizona State beach commit Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH James Wood | 2026 State #156 Nation VA returns to the left side and will be joined by libero, now left side Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 State #169 Nation VA . Tenley Mattison Tenley Mattison 5'10" | MB John Handley | 2026 State VA returns as the middle and newcomer Kylee Plumb Kylee Plumb Kylee Plumb 5'5" | S/RS James Wood | 2027 State VA takes over the setting responsibilities. Frosh Bella Middleton Bella Middleton 5'5" | S James Wood | 2028 State VA can also set. The Colonels won their opener against one of their Class 4 rivals Dominion in four. Expect more battles in the future as teams fire up to play the two time defending champs.

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Megan Phan

Megan Phan

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Megan Phan

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School: Bullis
Club: VA Juniors

With the departure of Charis Burge Charis Burge 5'10" | S Urbana | 2026 State VA the setting responsibilities will all be on Megan this year. This past club season she set a 5/1 for the Virginia Juniors 15 team and they finished 13th in the USA Division of Junior Nationals.

At 5'7" she brings a decent jump in the front row so that allows her hands to get over the net for blocking. While ranked as the fifth best setter in the class of 2026 this could rise with an ISL championship. Megan is a technically smooth setter who uses the jump set to her advantage. Extremely crafty at her position.

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7 Bullis (0-0) - Megan Phan Megan Phan Megan Phan 5'7" | S Bullis | 2026 State VA appears to be taking over the setting responsibilities, taking over as the 5/1 setter after Charis Burge Charis Burge 5'10" | S Urbana | 2026 State VA returned to Urbana high school. Her weapons include Alexis Ewing Alexis Ewing 6'3" | OH Bullis | 2025 State #173 Nation VA and Angelique Desamours Angelique Desamours 5'10" | OH Bullis | 2025 State VA on the left side and Sydney Mayfield Sydney Mayfield 5'10" | RS Bullis | 2025 State VA punishing balls on the right side. Kyla Harris Kyla Harris Kyla Harris 6'1" | MB Bullis | 2025 State VA and Alexa Telly Alexa Telly 5'11" | OH Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA will plug up the middles. The back row will be covered by libero Nia Thomas Nia Thomas Nia Thomas 5'7" | DS/L Bullis | 2025 State VA and Mia Fornasiero Mia Fornasiero Mia Fornasiero 5'9" | DS/L Bullis | 2026 State VA . Expect the Bulldogs to be fighting with Georgetown Day to take away the ISL title from Flint Hill.

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Claire Mo

Claire Mo

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HEIGHT 5'9"
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CLASS 2026
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Claire is the top setter in the class of 2026. Last year she shared the setting duties with...
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Claire Mo

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State: Virginia
School: Langley
Club: Metro Volleyball Club

Claire is the top setter in the class of 2026. Last year she shared the setting duties with Chloe Hokenson in Langley's run to the Class 6 Virginia state championship. This year she may be tasked with running a 5/1 to repeat the task.

This past weekend she earned a spot on the all tournament team, setting Langley to the Virginia Volleyball Showcase championship. This was accomplished without Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH Langley | 2025 State VA on offense. Claire reminds me of that special ingredient a master chef puts in their lasagna to make it taste better. Claire is that special player who can make her team play better.

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8 Langley (5-1) - Despite missing Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH Langley | 2025 State VA on the left side the Saxons still won the Virginia Volleyball Showcase against some top competition this past weekend. Talented frosh Rujuta Singh Rujuta Singh Rujuta Singh 5'8" | OH/DS/L Langley | 2028 State VA made the all tournament team and won the Prep Dig top performer this year. Chloe Lin Chloe Lin Chloe Lin 5'10" | OH/RS Langley | 2026 State VA and Vivian Nitowski look to fill the other pins until Ana's return. Claire Mo Claire Mo Claire Mo 5'9" | S Langley | 2026 State VA also made the all tournament team setting a 5/1. Prep Dig rates her as the top setter in the DMV in the class of 2026. Amber Smith Amber Smith Amber Smith 5'6" | DS/L Langley | 2025 State VA plays a quality libero and Ava Barnett Ava Barnett Ava Barnett 5'10" | MB Langley | 2025 State VA will surprise you playing middle. Hailey Park Hailey Park 5'4" | S Langley | 2026 State VA can be used at setter or to play back row.

9 Bishop O'Connell (1-0) - The Knights lost some big pieces, but they bring in some talented newcomers. Avery Prendergast Avery Prendergast 5'9" | S Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA transferred from St. Johns and will take over the setting responsibilities, with frosh Natalie Hobson Natalie Hobson Natalie Hobson 5'9" | S Bishop O'Connell | 2028 State VA backing her up. The 6'0" Olivia Boggs Olivia Boggs Olivia Boggs 6'1" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2027 State VA transferred from Yorktown and teams with Teodora Stamenkovic Teodora Stamenkovic Teodora Stamenkovic 6'3" | MB george marshall | 2026 State VA in the middle. The third newcomer is left side Macie Murray Macie Murray 5'11" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2027 State VA who will share the left side limelight with Jocelyn Pye Jocelyn Pye Jocelyn Pye 6'0" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA . The back row will see returnees Hannah Kotb Hannah Kotb 5'6" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA and Maia Cerezo Maia Cerezo 5'2" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA hold down the position. Ellyson Miller Ellyson Miller 5'11" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2026 State VA will play right side and Gracie Davig Gracie Davig 6'0" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2027 State VA provides depth at both right side and middle. It appears the Knights have reloaded but it may take some time for the newcomers to mesh.

10 Holy Cross (3-3) - Another team that hopes to reload is Holy Cross. Sarah Jeremias Sarah Jeremias 5'11" | OH/DS/L Holy Cross | 2025 State VA will be one of the veteran left sides to return and she will be joined at the pins by frosh Ana Woods Ana Woods Ana Woods 6'1" | RS/OH Academy of the Holy Cross | 2028 State VA and sophomore Catherine McIntyre Catherine McIntyre 5'9" | OH Holy Cross | 2027 State VA . Anasofia Zanellato Anasofia Zanellato Anasofia Zanellato 6'0" | S Bishop McNamara | 2026 State VA and Sibel Ozan Sibel Ozan 5'9" | S Holy Cross | 2025 VA will share setting duties. The middles will return with Rowan Johnson Rowan Johnson Rowan Johnson 6'1" | MB The Academy Of The Holy Cross (MD) | 2025 State VA and Aaliyah Williams Aaliyah Williams 6'0" | MB Holy Cross | 2025 State VA while Kate Bickel Kate Bickel Kate Bickel 5'7" | DS/L Holy Cross | 2027 State VA returns as the primary libero. Last year the Tartans finished undefeated, ranking as the top team in the DMV area by the Washington Post and Prep Dig. This year they have already begun the season with three losses. However, conference championships are never won at the start of the year. They should be contending by season's end.

11 Millbrook (2-0) -The last couple years Millbrook has fallen short against James Wood. They still have talent to change that dynamic. The offense remains potent with Berkeley Konrady Berkeley Konrady 6'1" | OH Millbrook | 2025 State VA and Aaliyah Green Aaliyah Green Aaliyah Green 5'11" | OH/RS Millbrook | 2027 State VA putting balls away from the left side. Paisley Cook Paisley Cook Paisley Cook 5'5" | S Millbrook | 2027 State VA returns for her second season at setter. Lora Totcheva Lora Totcheva Lora Totcheva 6'0" | RS Millbrook | 2027 State VA won a top performer award at Prep Dig and could be a force at outside or middle. Natalie Huck Natalie Huck Natalie Huck 5'5" | DS/L Millbrook | 2026 State VA and Katherine Madden Katherine Madden Katherine Madden 5'5" | DS/L Millbrook | 2027 State VA will cover the back row.

Calli Anderson

Calli Anderson

VA
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HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Calli Anderson

State: Virginia
School: Hidden Valley
Club: Next Revolution Volleyball

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12 Hidden Valley (1-0) - The trio of Caleigh Ponn Caleigh Ponn Caleigh Ponn 5'6" | DS/L Hidden Valley | 2025 State #91 Nation VA , Calli Anderson Calli Anderson Calli Anderson 5'8" | S Hidden Valley | 2025 State VA and Sophie Arnold Sophie Arnold 6'0" | OH Hidden Valley | 2025 State VA have been playing together for three years. Last year they won a Class 3 Virginia state championship. They hope to end their high school careers with a repeat. Caleigh is another libero who transforms into a hitter in high school, but she finished number two in the state of Virginia in kills. Calli sets for her and Sophie fills the other left side. Now they have to fill in the other positions.

13 Wooten (0-0) - Wooten played to a tie against Flint Hill last week. A number of Maryland schools don't have completed rosters yet so they are difficult to assess. Taryn Su Taryn Su Taryn Su 5'7" | S Wootton | 2026 State VA and Sofia Sossa Sofia Sossa Sofia Sossa 5'6" | S/DS/L Thomas S. Wootton | 2026 State VA appear to be the two setters. Haile Ma Haile Ma 5'11" | OH Wootton | 2027 State VA and Sara Foster Sara Foster 5'9" | OH Thomas S. Wootton | 2026 State VA return as the primary offensive weapons from the left side. Caitlin Doherty Caitlin Doherty 5'9" | RS Thomas S Wootten | 2025 VA will fill one of the middles. That is enough club talent to compete for a State championship.

14 Kellam (1-0) - The Virginia Beach team carries some impressive pins in Sofia Barnes Sofia Barnes 6'0" | OH Kellam | 2026 State VA , Mia Schmidt Mia Schmidt 5'7" | DS/L Kellam | 2027 State VA and Audriana Neil from the left side. Riley Erwin Riley Erwin 6'1" | S Kellam | 2026 State VA will hit from the right side but also set. Emma Irving Emma Irving 5'5" | S/DS/L Kellam | 2027 State VA will be the other setter. Sydney Stone Sydney Stone Sydney Stone 5'7" | DS/L Kellam | 2025 State VA will handle the libero position. They have already won a big match when they took down last year's Class 5 Virginia State champion First Colonial in five. They took the fifth set 16-14 with Sofia Barnes Sofia Barnes 6'0" | OH Kellam | 2026 State VA ending the match with 27 kills.

15 Loudoun County (1-0) - The Captains may have more outsides than they have positions with captain Ana Smithson Ana Smithson 5'9" | OH Loudoun County | 2025 State VA , Charlotte Arrington Charlotte Arrington 5'10" | OH Loudoun County | 2026 State VA , Josephine Seekford Josephine Seekford 6'2" | OH Loudoun County | 2026 State VA and Kayla Luther Kayla Luther Kayla Luther 5'7" | DS/L/OH Loudoun County | 2027 State VA all vying for a spot. Isabella DeWan Isabella DeWan 5'6" | DS/L Loudoun County | 2026 State VA will cover the back row as the libero. The middles could be Lauren Norton and Sydney Miller Sydney Miller Sydney Miller 6'0" | MB Loudoun County | 2027 State VA . Clara Jolly Clara Jolly 5'5" | S Loudoun County | 2025 VA will fil one of the setting positions with Claire Popish. They swept past a tough Briar Woods team in their first match. At one point they won ten consecutive state championships. They hope to overcome James Wood to return to that level.

16 First Colonial (4-2) -The defending Class 5 Virginia State champions strength may be in the power of their left sides Teagan Emdadi Teagan Emdadi 5'8" | RS First Colonial | 2026 State VA and Grace Davies-Hackenberg Grace Davies-Hackenberg OH First Colonial | 2026 State VA . Gabby Taylor Gabby Taylor 6'0" | RS First Colonial | 2025 State VA can also contribute from the left side, but she also plays a solid middle. Setter Kaiyah Hiles Kaiyah Hiles 5'4" | S/DS/L First Colonial | 2025 VA will orchestrate the offense running a 5/1. Libero Helen Murray Helen Murray 5'7" | DS/L First Colonial | 2025 VA will take over back row responsibilities. The Patriots came close to playing in the Virginia Volleyball Showcase championship. They lost to Courtland in a gold bracket match that knocked them out of an appearance in the finals.

17 Flint Hill (0-0) -This may be a down year for the Huskies. They lack offensive weapons, which may force them to use setter Isabelle Bardin Isabelle Bardin Isabelle Bardin 6'3" | S Flint Hill | 2025 State #75 Nation VA as a left side. At 6'3" she can hit the ball as hard as any player in the DMV area, even though her position is listed as a setter. Hunter Ross Hunter Ross Hunter Ross 6'2" | MB/OH Flint Hill School | 2027 State #75 Nation VA can also provide power from the middle. The back row looks solid with Kadi Pynchon Kadi Pynchon Kadi Pynchon 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2025 State VA at libero and frosh Delaney Malloy assisting her in the back row. Caroline Semko Caroline Semko Caroline Semko 5'7" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2027 State VA can also help in the back row. Audrey Sealock Audrey Sealock OH Flint Hill | 2025 State VA will occupy one of the left side positions. Ava Zender Ava Zender Ava Zender 5'10" | S Flint Hill School | 2027 State VA and Breckon Paige could set if they want to use Isabelle for offense.

18 Ocean Lakes (4-2) - Santina Martcheva Santina Martcheva 6'1" | OH Ocean Lakes | 2026 State VA has that long, lean physique with great arm extension to dominate at the outside. The Virginia Tech commit did not play back row in the matches I watched, but appears to have the ability to play defense and pass. Setter Carmela Mendoza Carmela Mendoza S Ocean Lakes | 2026 State VA runs a 5/1 offense. Sienna Carr Sienna Carr Sienna Carr 5'9" | RS/OH Ocean Lakes | 2027 State VA powers well from the right side and middle Lyla Shannon Lyla Shannon Lyla Shannon 6'1" | MB/OH Ocean Lakes | 2027 State VA rejects spikes with great regularity. Kayla Bennett Kayla Bennett 5'5" | DS/L Ocean Lakes | 2025 State VA covers the libero position.

19 St Johns (1-0) -In their first match they struggled against St. Johns Prep, winning in five with the fifth set going 19-17. The two outsides Morgan Reeves Morgan Reeves 5'10" | OH St. Johns | 2026 State VA and Racquel Frazier Racquel Frazier Racquel Frazier 6'1" | OH St. Johns | 2025 State VA score points with their offense. Leana Gould Leana Gould 5'11" | RS St. Johns | 2025 State VA and Ava Gill Ava Gill Ava Gill 6'2" | MB St. Johns | 2027 State VA cover the middles. The setting appears to be a duo of sophomore Gabrielle Deutz and Wynn Mendez Eaton Wynn Mendez Eaton Wynn Mendez Eaton 5'10" | S/RS St. John's College | 2026 State VA . Gabriella appears to have gotten the most opportunities to set in their opener. Sasha Plummer Sasha Plummer Sasha Plummer 6'0" | RS/OH St. John's College | 2027 State VA will handle the right side. A couple frosh may contribute with middle Cairo Turner Cairo Turner 6'2" | MB St. Paul VI Catholic | 2028 State VA and libero/defensive specialist Shea Wilson.

20 Chantilly (2-0) - As long as they have Lameen Mambu Lameen Mambu Lameen Mambu 6'0" | OH Chantilly | 2025 State #68 Nation VA hitting left side Chantilly should win their fair share of matches. Erin Green Erin Green Erin Green 6'0" | RS Chantilly | 2027 State VA lists as an outside but for club she played right side. She can also hammer the ball. With the departure of Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum 5'7" | S Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA the setting duties will be shared by Sarah Kim Sarah Kim 5'6" | S Chantilly | 2026 VA and Hala Younes Hala Younes S Chantilly | 2025 VA . Nola Murphy Nola Murphy Nola Murphy 5'6" | DS/L Chantilly | 2025 State VA returns from the sand to play libero on the hard courts. Julia Horan Julia Horan 6'2" | MB Chantilly | 2026 State VA and Gabrielle Nelson Gabrielle Nelson 5'11" | MB Chantilly | 2025 State VA will surprise you with their quality middle play. This team has some players to compete.

On the outside looking in include Urbana, Patriot, Frank Cox (who I have been told are loaded), Courtland and Marshall.

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