Which Nebraska 2028s Have Made Early-Season Impressions? (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's expand that list of 2028s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently highlighted a group of <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/03/which-nebraska-2028s-have-made-early-season-impressions/">Nebraska 2028s</a> who have made big early impressions in the ongoing club campaign. This calendar year offers an important opportunity to expand on our <a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2028-rankings/">Class of 2028 watch list</a>, which is still in its infancy and looking to grow. We're drumming up new names already.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, we're due for Part 2 in this feature series.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575241"],"_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-67cb67b20cb52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We've caught up with Stengel this spring after she appeared at one of our Prep Dig Circuit events in 2024. She brings a dose of firepower to the Nebraska Juniors 15 Black frontcourt, but that's not the full extent of Stengel's on-court influence. Her ball control captured our attention at last year's showcase, and Stengel remains a stout passer in the Nebraska Juniors gym. The Lincoln area is in good hands with athletes like Stengel entering the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568836"],"_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-67cb67b20cbb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Early-season events gave us a good glimpse at one of Nebraska Elite 15-1's biggest strengths: physicality in the middle. McGaugh fortifies this strength at the net and offers a lot more to the Nebraska Elite effort. She is developing a diverse route tree as an attacker and has a knack for finding gaps in the defense. Of course, McGaugh becomes a contributor to her own team's defense with stifling blocks from pin to pin. Bennington High School continues a strong tradition of high-impact middle blockers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575218"],"_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-67cb67b20cbfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's another past showcase standout who has improved even more with her 15s club squad. Whaley anchors the back row for Premier Nebraska 15 Black and has already tested her mettle against the nation's best. She passed dimes at Triple Crown NIT and took plenty of burdens off of other players in the serve-receive pattern. Whaley has developed an incredible ability to see the ball and move her midline into the proper position. 15 Black has taken advantage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["593775"],"_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-67cb67b20cc3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sure, Janulewicz made an impression last fall when she became an unstoppable first-year attacker for Grand Island Northwest. That set a high bar for the club season, but this explosive athlete has proven that her game translates to the national stage. Janulewicz can go over the top of the block or slice into the open court on the outside. Either way, the Northwest star is bound to lead [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite into future triumphs at the Open level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753343"],"_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-67cb67b20cc78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 15 Titanium is already a serious force in the Great Plains Region, and Peterson's attacking prowess has a lot to do with it. This Seward outside hitter has a whippy arm that can score in bunches along the net. Peterson and her squad recently earned a runner-up finish in the 15 Open division of the ASICS President's Day Classic, propelling 15 Titanium up the Great Plains hierarchy. Look for this stacked roster on the next iteration of the 2028 watch list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tatum Ross","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fort Calhoun","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Banzai VBC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cb67b20cd0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're learning more about the next wave of talent coming through the Banzai VBC pipeline. This club's 15 Select has featured prominently on the regional stage, from competing in the Midwest Power League to battling in last month's President's Day Classic. Ross has been a factor throughout these appearances, and she can shoulder several different roles with her squad. She's a go-to pin hitter in the front row, but Ross can also dish the offense when called upon. Her freshman debut at Fort Calhoun set the stage for an all-around 2025 breakthrough for this small-town prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["755414"],"_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-67cb67b20cd50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have plenty of watch list additions lurking on the [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 15 Navy roster. Gigstead is one of those up-and-coming athletes who has established herself as a go-to attacker for 15 Navy. Her sharp crosscourt shots on the left side have been particularly deadly, but Gigstead can also mix up locations to keep opposing defenses off-balance. We've seen this Papio South freshman incorporate some solid backcourt work into her repertoire, too. Depth is already building in [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs']' 15s camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->