2026 Prospect Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2026 prospects are working hard to help their teams win and impress college programs in the process. The five athletes here are currently ranked in the Top 60 among the class of 2026, and their play has backed up their positions in the Prep Dig Washington rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249332"],"_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-67d794dae72ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leapai sets a pretty ball, and her SIVBC hitters know how to put away a kill. The junior from Bellevue has a tremendous demeanor on the court, terrific hands, and doesn't waste any movement getting to the second ball. Sudden Impact 17 Storm posted a 6-2 record in the Open Division at the Northeast Qualifier, finishing 9th overall. Their only defeats were to squads that finished in the top five. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/5Fq8nkpZrLQ?si=Sogy7mVm_xS-aSt1","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/5Fq8nkpZrLQ?si=Sogy7mVm_xS-aSt1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486976"],"_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-67d794dae7311"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'11" Riach plays big at the net and has been splitting time setting and attacking from the right side for WVBA this club season. She has a great press across the net as a blocker, and Riach is willing to attack an overpass or joust strong with two hands. The junior from Bothell is developing nice chemistry with her middles; her high release as a setter is ideal for running quick-tempo routes with her attackers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/7XogFH8SWLA?si=byMEspqqzEc79_FP","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/7XogFH8SWLA?si=byMEspqqzEc79_FP </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251051"],"_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-67d794dae7361"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'2". Kovacevich has excellent size as a right-side attacker. She swallows up smaller outsides as a blocker, and her footwork pattern is incredibly consistent and sound when it's her turn to swing. Kovacevich mixes up her attacks, snapping off powerful shots down the line and to the angle, then dropping in a roll shot to the middle when the defense pulls back. The Emerald Ridge junior has a go-to swing to the deep corner she can use when a set is challenging; she has the touch and location to drop it in for a kill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["520853"],"_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-67d794dae73a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Union High School stand-out is playing outstanding defense for her Aspire NW 17 Empire squad; Limbrick is athletic and makes dynamic plays all over the court to keep the ball off the floor. Limbrick is focused on delivering accurate sets from her platform on the second contact; she keeps her hitter off the net and inside just enough to get their feet to the ball and deliver a tough swing out of system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/BzW-GIgYPrs?si=UPJzMMTUI7B7NCAj","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/BzW-GIgYPrs?si=UPJzMMTUI7B7NCAj </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249336"],"_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-67d794dae73ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leipheimer's skill in serve receive jumps out when you watch her play. She is a ball control specialist on the outside with good pop in her swing and a winning attitude. The junior from Tahoma High School has a complete all-around game; she delivers from the service line with a hard-to-handle floater and plays with hustle and grit as a defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->