Freshmen Standouts on the 2025 JVA Girls’ Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 JVA Girls' Watch List, powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, has been released, recognizing nearly 5,000 of the nation's top female volleyball athletes. Among them, a standout group of 2028 freshmen from California has earned a spot on this exclusive list, reinforcing the Golden State's reputation as a powerhouse for elite volleyball talent. These rising stars represent the future of the sport, making them prime prospects for college coaches searching for early-impact players at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"The players on the JVA Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles were nominated by a JVA Club Director during the nomination period in February," according to the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)<a href="https://jvavolleyball.org/jva-announces-the-2025-jva-girls-watch-list-powered-by-vktry-performance-insoles/"> (source)</a>. This distinction highlights their exceptional talent, work ethic, and potential to compete at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The JVA, a nonprofit organization founded in 2006, is dedicated to growing and advancing youth and junior volleyball. With nearly 1,700 member clubs, it remains the only organization solely focused on the development of young athletes and the success of junior volleyball programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we celebrate the California freshmen who have earned this honor, we encourage college coaches to take a closer look at these standout athletes who are already making waves in the club volleyball scene. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739155"],"_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-67d1dbed4ed5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='739155' first='Ashlynn' last='Proctor'] is a player for Wave 15-1 Brennan, wearing jersey number 9, and competes in Wave Beach volleyball. She is a class of 2028 student and shares her volleyball journey on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ashlynnproctor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ashlynnproctor.</a> ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='739155' first='Ashlynn' last='Proctor'] Triple Crown 2025 Highlights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XXHwldzxHA","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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XXHwldzxHA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["720339"],"_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-67d1dbed4eccc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">​[player_tooltip player_id='720339' first='Summer' last='Tukua'] is a 6'0" outside hitter for [program_tooltip program_id='429377' first='Coast' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15-1s, wearing jersey number 15, and plays varsity volleyball for Murrieta Valley High School. She also competes in beach volleyball with WAVE Beach and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Summer is recognized as a true six-rotation outside hitter, making significant contributions to her teams. ​~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can watch her highlight video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example_link">[player_tooltip player_id='720339' first='Summer' last='Tukua'] Volleyball Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["694132"],"_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-67d1d7d3be1b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='694132' first='Harper' last='Goff'] is a 5'10" right-side hitter and outside hitter for [program_tooltip program_id='429377' first='Coast' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15-1 team, where she wears jersey number 18. She also plays varsity volleyball for La Jolla Country Day School, class of 2028. In the 2024 season, Harper accumulated 228 kills, ranking 39th in the San Diego Section. She maintains an active presence on Instagram at @harpergoff2028vb. <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2F%40HarperGoff2028%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabsTZu0EcLQi0b_iM7JiE6oe5haeRiarYb546e93Vy5n8jw2sd5TnQr2jU_aem_o48w09ngNsfMEZH1cLHzWQ&amp;e=AT35R42qchnbvdO6hvInVmpgY7PXiCJUDge-pb0Yqnkz-ZTtnCAh1eKQHG_acX38973tB280m2vGDPpBMHbIBMrkC5J0RwvEykuvKO0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click to visit her YouTube page. </a>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["727060"],"_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-67d1d7d3be278"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='727060' first='Makenna' last='Grieshaber'] is a 6'3" middle blocker/right-side hitter for [program_tooltip program_id='429377' first='Coast' last='Volleyball Club'] 15-1s, where she wears jersey number 1, and plays varsity volleyball for Christian High School. A class of 2028 student, she is also recognized on the Principal's Honor Roll for her academic achievements. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616624"],"_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-67d1dbed4edaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">​[player_tooltip player_id='616624' first='Parker' last='Herrin'] is a 5'9" outside hitter and setter for [program_tooltip program_id='429573' first='Wave' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15-1 Brennan team, where she wears jersey number 6. She attends Torrey Pines High School in California and is part of the class of 2028. Parker is recognized as a disciplined and versatile hitter, excelling at reading the block and finding ways to score. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can watch her highlight video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTYFSylkHOk">https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTYFSylkHOk</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["611976"],"_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-67d1e0fb056dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='611976' first='Tatum' last='Epstein'] is a 5'10" outside hitter, defensive specialist, and libero for [program_tooltip program_id='429573' first='Wave' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15-1 Brennan team, where she wears jersey number 16. She is a class of 2028 student at La Jolla Country Day School. In the 2024 season, Tatum played in 114 sets, recording 426 kills, a .235 hitting percentage, 17 total blocks, 373 digs, and 80 serving aces. She has been recognized as a dynamic hitter who brings energy and excitement to the court. ​~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can watch her highlight video here : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6bx7u0iAPxk">https://www.youtube.com/embed/6bx7u0iAPxk</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["759009"],"_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-67d320541e5ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan Kupiec is a middle blocker for [program_tooltip program_id='429573' first='Wave' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15 Brennan team, where she wears jersey number 10. She is a class of 2028 graduate and plays for Torrey Pines High School (TPHS) in Del Mar, California. ​~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reese Roberts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>​Reese Roberts is a 5'4" setter for [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'] Volleyball Club's 15 Lisa team, where she wears jersey number 16. She is a class of 2028 student and actively showcases her volleyball journey on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reeseroberts.volleyball/">@reeseroberts.volleyball</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can watch her highlight video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTExkyovq1Q&amp;pp=ygUYUmVlc2UgUm9iZXJ0cyB2b2xsZXliYWxs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reese Roberts Volleyball Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Samantha Saba</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samantha Saba is a 5'5" libero/defensive specialist for [program_tooltip program_id='429377' first='Coast' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15-1 Said team, where she wears jersey number 2. She is a class of 2028 student at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, California. She maintains an active presence on Instagram under the handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samsaba_vb/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samsaba_vb/#">samsaba_vb</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">​Gia Gupta</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>​Gia Gupta is a 5'5" libero/defensive specialist for [program_tooltip program_id='429377' first='Coast' last='Volleyball Club']'s 15-1 Rodrigo team, where she wears jersey number 5. She also plays varsity volleyball for La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS), class of 2028. Gia maintains an Instagram profile under the handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/giaguptavolleyball2028/">@giaguptavolleyball2028</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2028 freshmen have already made a strong impression, and their journey is just beginning. As they continue to develop their skills and gain valuable experience, they will be exciting prospects to watch in the coming years. College coaches, take note, this group is full of rising talent with the potential to make a lasting impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay connected with PrepDig as we track their progress and highlight more of California's brightest volleyball stars throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">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.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- 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. Let's keep growing the game and creating unforgettable memories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Michelle Bamford @<a href="https://www.coachable247.com/">Coachable247</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->