Tagged Players to Watch at the Triple Crown NIT

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get ready for one of the nation's most competitive and prestigious volleyball events—the Triple Crown Volleyball National Invitational Tournament (NIT)! Set against the backdrop of Kansas City, Missouri, from February 14-17, 2025, this year's tournament will feature over 670 teams and 7,000 players, drawing 800 college coaches and cementing its status as a pivotal recruiting platform for collegiate athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the weather may be brisk, the action on the court will be nothing short of electrifying. Below, we've highlighted some standout players—tagged by their peers and fans—who are ready to turn up the heat at this unmissable event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2028</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":750499,"width":"509px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/02/image_2f03a1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-750499" style="width:509px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='516263' first='Sasha' last='Slaughter'] (MB, [program_tooltip program_id='429319' first='Absolute' last='Volleyball Club'] 15-1 Black / Berkeley HS) – A 6'2" middle blocker, she earned a 25th place finish in the 14 Open Division at the 2024 Girls Junior National Championships and secured a gold medal in the 14s division at the 2024 NCVA tournament. She maintains a 3.8 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='550009' first='Lana' last='Frelix'] (RS/OH, Actyve Volleyball 16-Navy / Windward School Varsity) – A 5'11" right-side and outside hitter, she earned a spot in the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (USAV NTDP) Winter 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='568100' first='Michelina' last='Rossi'] (S, Mizuno 15 Rockstar / Marymount HS) – A 5'6" setter, she also competes as an AA-rated beach volleyball player with SBSand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='570478' first='Liliana' last='Rossi'] (L, Mizuno 15 Rockstar / Marymount HS) – A 5'6" libero, she plays for both her club and high school teams in California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2027</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493120' first='Piper' last='Chylinski'] (S/RS, CITY 16 Gold / Mayfield HS) – A 6'3" setter/right-side hitter, she's a U.S. NTDP U16 member and earned a third-place finish at the 2024 GJNC 15 Open. Highlights are available on her YouTube channel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='492531' first='Maya' last='Harris'] (OH, CITY 16-Gold / Campbell Hall HS) – A Class of 2028 outside hitter, she contributed to a third-place finish at the 2024 GJNC 15 Open and wears jersey #12.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='531067' first='Mackenna' last='Palmer'] (L/DS, COAST 16-Davis / El Capitan HS) – A libero/defensive specialist, she serves as a team captain and maintains a 4.7 GPA, balancing strong academic and athletic performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='547102' first='Vani' last='Tatoulian'] (MB, CITY 16 Gold / La Cañada HS) – A 6'3" middle blocker, she secured a third-place finish at the 2024 GJNC 15 Open.[player_tooltip player_id='492714' first='Sydney' last='Neely'] (Pin Hitter, SCVC 16 Roxy / El Segundo HS) – A 6'1" pin hitter, she wears jersey #21 and has been featured in highlight reels showcasing her skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='715898' first='Audie' last='Caban'] (MB, Wave 16-1 Scott / Mission Bay HS) – A 6'4" middle blocker, she has been recognized for her athleticism, including a 10-foot approach jump, and has been featured in standout player lists at events like the Las Vegas Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alyssa Ortiz (OH/DS, Arizona Outlaws 16 Elite / Verrado HS) – A 5'11" outside hitter and defensive specialist, she maintains a 3.9 GPA, plays for Verrado HS varsity, and is involved in student government and Unified Sports.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maddy Conner (RS, Sudden Impact 16-1 Thunder / Seattle Preparatory) – A 6'2" left-handed right-side hitter, she wears jersey #14, has been recognized as an AVCA Phenom (2024), and is a UA NEXT 2025 participant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2029 &amp; 2030</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='600911' first='Hayden' last='Roth'] (S, Forza 1 Volleyball) – A setter, she wears jersey #6 and has been invited to the 2025 Girls Indoor National Team Development Program (NTDP) Experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='524364' first='Hailey' last='Lee'] (S/DS/L, Mizuno LB 13 Rockstar / Windward School) – A 5'6" setter, defensive specialist, and libero, she plays for [program_tooltip program_id='429455' first='Mizuno' last='[program_tooltip program_id='429449' first='Long' last='Beach Volleyball Club']']'s 13U team and wears jersey #9.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Layne Grady (S, Excel 13 Red / Higher Goals 2030 Elite) – A setter, she also competes on the Higher Goals 2030 Elite basketball team and attends Grapevine High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With over 100 players tagged within the first 24 hours, this year's Triple Crown NIT promises to showcase an impressive range of talent. From rising stars to seasoned players, the competition will be fierce, and the recruiting opportunities will be plentiful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you enjoyed this article, show your support by following&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigca/?hl=en">PrepDigCA</a></strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachable247/?hl=en">Coachable247</a></strong>, for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes action, and a closer look at the volleyball community you love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Together, we're building a positive platform to celebrate players, empower families, and connect with the volleyball community. Thank you to all of our subscribers for being an essential part of this journey. 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