Class of 2026 State Ranking Stock Risers Vol 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The State Rankings update is here!!! Quite a few players have risen from being listed on the Watch List to being added to the Rankings List.  Tons of players have also risen from what they were originally ranked and moved up to a higher place.  We are so proud of each and every player who is listed.  This series of articles is to introduce them to our readers and every college coach in the country.  We have been watching the 2026 class very closely throughout the entire high school season and now halfway through the club season.  A lot of the analysis has come from watching these players in person and also by watching the amazing footage that has been uploaded to everyone's recruiting profiles.  We have been talking to a lot of coaches across the country and this class is littered with college prospects.  The following players showed us all that they deserved to be moved up in the rankings due to their individual performances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268779"],"_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-67eae674e3721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zora has made a huge jump in the rankings and is now listed in the top 20.  She is now currently listed as the 19^th best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Cypress Ranch High School and plays club for the [program_tooltip program_id='431166' first='Houston' last='Juniors'] volleyball program.  There are a lot of athletes in this wonderful class, but one of the most electric is Miss Bello.  The way she floats around the court with grace and speed looks like poetry in motion.  Blessed with both speed and power, she can get to the ball super fast and jump off of the ground in a hurry.  Bouncing line a ball, her feet rarely stick on the ground for long and it is what helps her to track the ball down in order to run her offense so effectively. Recently she chose where she will be playing at in college.  Zora is a special player and she will be a strong leader at Rice University from the moment she steps foot on campus.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["253969"],"_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-67eae674e3789"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anna has made another big jump in the rankings.  She has now earned the title of the 9^th best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Keller High School and plays club for the [program_tooltip program_id='431308' first='Texas' last='Advantage'] Volleyball program.   Not only is Anna part of one of the best setting duos in the nation in her age group, but she is a lethal weapon on the offensive side of the ball herself.  She can fire the ball out of her hands to each pin both in system and out of system with ease.  There is not a set that she cannot hit the bullseye with on a consistent basis.  There is no wonder that she is one of the highest ranked setters that we have in our rankings with what we have seen from her this year.  If she was only one of the positions she played, she would still be ranked very high, but the fact that she can do both at such a high level is the main reason why we have moved her up so high.  Her play has earned this spot and I am not sure that she will relinquish the title anytime soon.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot in our State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["318132"],"_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-67eae674e37cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joy has made another big splash in our rankings during this update.  She is now listed as the 20^th best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Cedar Park High School and plays club for the Austin Skyline volleyball program.  This last time that I watched her team ball out was in Orlando at the Sunshine Classic National Qualifier and I was thoroughly impressed with her play.  Not only was she sending thunderous attacks over and over routinely from multiple locations, but she was mixing up her shots by cutting the ball around both sides of the block.  If you study the game and watch was Austin Skyline is doing with their 17 Royal team's lineup, you will see an intricate mixing up of three outsides in six rotations who play all positions at some point in the same set.  This takes intelligence in order to apply this at an elite level and Joy is able to excel at it.  It doesn't matter where you put this young lady on the court, because she will be able to give your team a fighting chance due to her athleticism.  We are very proud of what she has accomplished over this year in both high school and club.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a spot on our State Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes.  If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.  You can also DM me in Instagram and X by searching @CoachMikeDZ.  Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.  Help us help them by simply reposting on Twitter, Instagram or sharing on Facebook.  Thanks for following us, Prep Dig Texas Family!  Don't be afraid to interact with us.  We love the likes, shares, and quotes/comments.  Keep them coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->