2028 Watchlist Players

With the release of our initial 2028 watchlist, we get the opportunity to share some of the players who made the list. As I mentioned yesterday, our team has recently been highlighting some of the players in each class before the release. Here are more of the players to know.    Hunt saw action as a freshman in 37 sets for the varsity squad at Kirkwood. She was able to contribute 27 digs on the year and get a taste of experience. Look for her this winter/spring with [program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] 15 Navy.     Weaver made her way onto my list immediately after a strong showing at the Prep Dig Top 250 Showcase. As an opposite, she displayed a solid skill set at her age and will only get better. As a freshman, she led Pembroke Hill in kills.     Lamley saw limited action in her freshman year but to even do that at a perennial playoff team in the state's top class means she earned it. She got action in eight sets and delivered six kills. Look for her with Mavs KC this club season.     The Kickapoo freshman had a productive debut season down in Springfield. She was an anchor in the backcourt tallying close to 400 digs on the year, good for over 12 per match. She was also smooth in the passing game with 476 receptions and minimal errors.     I saw Minton live in tournament play a couple of times this fall with her Maryville squad. Her defensive awareness and play stood out immediately. She had just south of 200 digs in her first varsity season.     The Lindbergh MB/RS made a strong impression as a freshman. She showed she will be a headache for defenses over the next three years. This year she gave a peek at what's to come with 179 kills and 38 blocks.     Zerbe is another freshman who saw some action in year one for the Titans. This bodes well for the future as they look to reload in 2025. The 5'10" Middle played in 61 sets and delivered 43 kills.     Adrian welcomed Engeman into their lineup this season and luckily get her for three more years. She ran a solid offense in a 6-2 system dishing out 661 assists and powering down 108 kills. She is going to compete with others to be one of the top setters in the class.     Creed didn't disappoint in her first year on the Nixa varsity squad. She played in 106 sets as one of the two setters and spread the ball around to the tune of 583 assists.

With the release of our initial 2028 watchlist, we get the opportunity to share some of the players who made the list. As I mentioned yesterday, our team has recently been highlighting some of the players in each class before the release. Here are more of the players to know.