New Additions and Stock Risers in the 2026 Rankings

In this article we cover several 2026 prospect who have moved up in the rankings or entered the rankings for the first time. The athletes in this junior class have an important club season ahead, playing in the tough 17U or 18U age divisions. We were impressed by the play and improvement of this group, and expect them to shine in club and into their senior seasons.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW ADDITIONS</h2>    Kahne played gritty defense in the back row for Enumclaw during the school season; she is also a skilled setter playing for Puyallup Juniors VBC. Kahne has a hard to handle serve, is comfortable shooting the ball to the pin and mixes the ball around to her hitters at PJVBC to keep defenses honest.     Adams can get after it on the court and the sand. She is a University of Utah beach commit, and it showed in her play for Sehome this season. The 2026 OH is a difference-maker defensively; she has an excellent feel for the game and was at her best in big matches for the Mariners. Adams hit .429 with 15 kills in a tough in-season match up against Meridian, and delivered crucial digs and kills in a victory over Lynden in a loser out playoff battle.     Nelson is a long, lanky lefty who became a crucial scoring option for Mt. Spokane during their deep run in the 3A State Tournament. She has a consistent arm swing and likes to hammer away at the deep corner. Nelson also made life difficult for opposing outside hitters with her strong block on the pin and hard work ensuring she was up and over the net, challenging attackers.    [player_tooltip player_id='711006' first='Bradyn' last='Henley'] was Oakesdale's go-to attacker this season. The Nighthawks finished second in the state tournament, led by the left-handed and athletic Henley. This fall, she made plays all over the court and she enters the rankings for the first time as the #35 middle overall. [player_tooltip player_id='736391' first='Karlie' last='Dickerson'] from Graham-Kapowsin was tabbed second-team All-League in the 4A SPSL. She is a strong attacker with good vision and an excellent high-contact point. Dickerson gets on top of the ball and can terminate from any spot along the net. [player_tooltip player_id='575827' first='Anna' last='Ng'] came on strong late in the season for Issaquah, posting matches of 22, 19, and 25 digs against excellent competition. Ng also passed nails in the post-season, and Issaquah qualified for the 4A State Tournament.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Risers</h2>    Alefaio led her team to state for the first time in fifteen years, putting up incredible all-around numbers along the way. Her most impressive stat may be her .441 hitting percentage. She earned well-deserved 3A First-Team All-State recognition for her efforts on the season. Alefaio is rocketing the rankings, and we look forward to watching her club season with PJVBC 18 National!     Vladimiroff was named one of only two underclassmen on the Mid-Columbia Conference All-League First Team. The 5'8" setter from Kamiakin now ranks #78 in the 2026 rankings. She plays with hustle and intensity, and her set-up and hands as a setter stay consistent, calm, and neutral. Vladimiroff will lay out for a dig or to save a problematic pass and keep a point alive.     Espana played all the way around for La Center, setting out of the back row and taking swings as a right-side. She has all the shots from both positions, punching balls off the block, swinging sharp angles, and firing over the second ball to score in the the deep corner. Espana reads the game and was able to smoothly pick up tips and off-speed and keep La Center in rhythm offensively. She is the # 100 overall ranked player in the updated 2026 rankings.    [player_tooltip player_id='364043' first='Julianne' last='Lee'] has risen to #20 in the rankings and is the #7 OH. Lee looked a tad taller, much more physical, and incredibly confident ripping kills for Liberty at the 3A State Tournament. Joeley Tornow is up to #43 overall, and the MB/RS from Ellensburg was a 2A First-Team All-State selection. Tornow played with more power this season, and her game developed rapidly after a club season with CRU. [player_tooltip player_id='251027' first='Tava' last='Whitlow'] from Ridgefield was named First-team all-state at libero, and the multi-sport athlete helped the Spudders make another appearance at the state tournament.

In this article we cover several 2026 prospect who have moved up in the rankings or entered the rankings for the first time. The athletes in this junior class have an important club season ahead, playing in the tough 17U or 18U age divisions. We were impressed by the play and improvement of this group, and expect them to shine in club and into their senior seasons.