2028 Prospects on the Rise!

<h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2>   The freshman class from Washington State is showing out at club tournaments across the country and the state this season. We highlight six players from different clubs who are on or have been added to the 2028 Watch List. These athletes are worth watching and have been making plays for their teams.      Berry is playing 18U with [program_tooltip program_id='431444' first='North' last='Central Washington Volleyball Club'], showing off an impressive defensive skill set and the ability to step in and set. The Wenatchee freshman has excellent quickness and anticipation in the back row and will be a crucial contributor for the Panthers next fall.     The Space Needle outside is an accurate scorer from the pin; she has a short, quick arm swing that generates heat defenders struggle to handle. Box has a driving float serve she hits deep and into the seams to knock teams out of system. Defensively, she reads the game and consistently is in a position to make plays in the back row and as a blocker.       A freshman from Southridge High School in the Tri-Cities, Hilzman is delivering kills from the right side for Shockwave this club season. Shockwave moves Hilzman around on offense to find opportunities for her to score, and she will adjust to sets to keep the ball in play with a chance to terminate.       Volkman is an athletic and long 2028 prospect; NPJ 15 National has her playing on the outside, and it has been an excellent fit. The Puyallup freshman has terrific footwork and outstanding lift on her approach. She can utilize crafty chips and rolls or hit a rocket to score from the pin. Volkman has a solid all-around game; she betters the ball and makes good decisions on challenging sets.       Lincoln is an athletic 5'8" outside, and she had an outstanding tournament at the Fiesta Festival in Phoenix. The Glacier Peak freshman has an excellent vertical and gets everything out of her fast, textbook approach. Lincoln is a hustling, dedicated defender who is not shy about getting on the floor to save a point for her Blue Royal squad.     The OH/MB from Camas is playing very comfortably on the pins and in serve receive for Excel 15 Lux. Gonzalez may lose her MB designation and exclusively work from the outside as her game continues to grow. She moves fluidly in transition and has a natural and smooth arm swing that allows her to put balls away down the line and off the block. Gonzalez has the length to get to swings across the backline; she is a prospect to watch moving forward.