Nebraska 2028s to Watch at Show Me Qualifier #1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again, we have two separate weekends of 15s action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently listed all of Nebraska's <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/04/nebraska-teams-taking-on-show-me-qualifier-the-16s/">16s</a> and <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/04/nebraska-teams-taking-on-show-me-qualifier-the-17s/">17s</a> teams heading to Kansas City for this weekend's Show Me Qualifier. Of course, we can't forget that Show Me will also welcome 15s competitors in this wave--but only some of them. 15 Open and 15 USA are in the spotlight for this one, whereas 15 Liberty and 15 American have to wait until next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, instead of doing a complete list of 15s teams taking on the Show Me Qualifier, let's give you some names to follow. Here are a few rising 2028s to know for the first weekend of Kansas City action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["562301"],"_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-67f80622aab25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Damper has distinguished herself among a long list of impressive 15s athletes at Nebraska Elite. Her athleticism and ball-control skills were first apparent when she appeared on last year's Prep Dig Circuit. Damper has continued her rise with Nebraska Elite 15 Koa and is an indispensable all-around player for her squad. A big test awaits in Show Me's 15 Open division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566265"],"_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-67f80622aaba6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Froehlich has been making high-impact plays in the Premier Nebraska gym for a while. Her vast qualifier experience should offer a big boost to Premier Nebraska 15 Gold as the team chases a 15 Open bid in Kansas City. This Gretna freshman can terminate over the top of blockers, form a defensive wall at the net, and even slot into the opposite position if needed. That versatility should be a major factor in Show Me's tough 15 Open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568816"],"_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-67f80622aac10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What a journey for Cada and [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite. This Bishop Neumann freshman helped her 15 Elite squad clinch a 15 USA bid through NLQ's second weekend. Then, 15 Elite won the Great Plains Region Bid Tournament to move up to GJNC's 15 National division. That leaves one more rung on the ladder: Open. Cada is due for a big weekend against some of the Midwest's best squads. Her six-rotation influence has been something to behold as her [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] group keeps reaching higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["572011"],"_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-67f80622aac76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're checking in on the next wave of Banzai VBC talent. Banzai VBC 15 Select is aiming high in the 15 USA division and will bring a wealth of frontcourt terminators to the fray. Bass was a standout at one of our prior Prep Dig Showcase events and can be effective in the middle or on the right side. Regardless of position, Bass' physicality will be worth watching as we assess Nebraska's up-and-coming 2028s.</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":"Irelynn Sughroue","_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":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Island Senior High","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Nebraska Juniors","_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-67f80622aad53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sughroue was one of this year's immediate standouts for Nebraska Juniors 15 Black. Her defensive prowess entered the spotlight at the Midwest Power League, and 15 Black has continued asserting itself on the regional stage since. Now, Sughroue and Nebraska Juniors will take their strong passing unit to Kansas City to pursue one of Show Me's three 15 USA bids.</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":"Liv Lyons","_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":"5'7u0022","_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":"North Platte","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Antelope Volleyball Club","_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-67f80622aae15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Let's bring AVC into focus. This Kearney-based club has been a mainstay at recent regional events, including last week's Great Plains Region Bid Tournament. Lyons, a North Platte freshman who already has varsity experience, will help AVC 15 Blue's frontcourt while also contributing to first contacts. AVC has two of its squads entered in the 15 USA field, so we're eager to expand our reach in the Class of 2028.</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-67f80622aae7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're eager to reunite with [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 15 Navy after seeing the team compete at several early Midwest Power Leagues. Gigstead was a persistent force at those regional venues and could score from anywhere along the net. The Papio South product can also work with various tempos, allowing 15 Navy to keep one of their star attackers in a good rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["575226"],"_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-67f8068463258"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Black is climbing the divisional hierarchy. We saw this team roll through NLQ's early rounds in the 15 Liberty division, culminating in a Gold bracket appearance. The team will now move up to 15 USA for Show Me, and Liekhus will be ready for the spotlight. This North Bend Central freshman is an effective terminator in front of the setter and has expanded her range on the slide. 15 Black's exceptional 2025 campaign will keep under-the-radar athletes like Liekhus in the conversation before our next watch list update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->