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All-State Players to Watch This Season

All-State Players to Watch This Season
Brandon Joseph
Brandon Joseph August 27, 2025 @ 03:25 PM
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Noelle Aprati
Noelle Aprati OH | 2026
IL
Lina Govoni
Lina Govoni 5'10" | S/RS | 2026
IL
Lynney Tarnow
Lynney Tarnow 2026
IL
Peyton Heatherly
Peyton Heatherly 5'11" | S | 2027
IL
Haley Burgdorf
Haley Burgdorf 6'0" | OH | 2026
IL
Kendall Kozak
Kendall Kozak 5'11" | S | 2026
IL
Alaina Pollard
Alaina Pollard 6'0" | MB | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players were named all-state last year in Illinois and are poised to have big seasons again this year. If any of these high schools are on your schedule, watch out for these players coming to a gym near you. The players mentioned in this article are ready to make a name for themselves and have a successful 2025 for school ball, and leading into their club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846048"],"_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-68af1070ef904"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is a lefty OH at Bolingbrook High School, and she can bring the hammer. She can give you a great swing from anywhere on the court. Whether she's on the RS, in the back row, or the OH spot, she brings the heat. She has a nice lift and a fast swing. Better bring the 2nd blocker!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["504014"],"_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-68af1070ef962"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This setter can drop dimes from anywhere on the court. She sets up her hitters effortlessly. Great touch and good height when setting up her powerful hitters. She can give you the quick set, jump set, back set, cross-court or out-of-system set with ease. She is also fantastic offensively at the net as well, with setter dumps and kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547461"],"_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-68af1070ef9ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lynney is a 6-foot-5-inch middle hitter. She can hit you with a slide or just great power at the net. Moves well for her size and is a force and a problem for opposing teams. She plays for Benet Academy and looks to cause havoc at the net for anyone she goes against. She does a nice job shuffling over for blocks and pushing over the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["627454"],"_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-68af1070ef9fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This girl is an athlete with skill. This setter can do it all. Explosive vertical at 9'10, which helps her explode for blocks. She gives you offense and defense at the setter position. She can also hit, give you digs, and does it all. Great touch with her sets. Has great size and will be a problem for all schools this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["323958"],"_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-68af12bdb7ccf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This setter is one to watch. She can beat you by spreading the ball around to her hitters or getting kills herself. She keeps defenses on their toes. Very aggressive at the net and highly skilled. All year long, she will have defenses guessing if she will set or will look to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["328144"],"_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-68af37f0232fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haley is impressive to say the least. When she gets her set, she detonates from anywhere on the floor. Great top spin on her hits, picks her spots with great accuracy, and can get above and on top of the blockers. She has a powerful and quick swing and somehow seems quick to the ball. Impressive!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319759"],"_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-68af37f023395"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This girl has athleticism, skill, and smarts. Watching her play, she makes tons of great decisions at the MB/MH position. She can hit to either side of the block with accuracy and with power. She has a great vertical, which helps her explode for hits or blocks. She keeps her arms tight at the net for blocks and is a force on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players were all state performers last year, and the exciting thing is, they may come back better and stronger than last year. Most of these players are signed to play college after this season, so they are looking to improve any weaknesses and help carry their school teams and club teams to some possible championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These players were named all-state last year in Illinois and are poised to have big seasons again this year. If any of these high schools are on your schedule, watch out for these players coming to a gym near you. The players mentioned in this article are ready to make a name for themselves and have a successful 2025 for school ball, and leading into their club season.

Noelle Aprati

Noelle Aprati

POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Noelle
Aprati OH
Class
2026
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
She is a lefty OH at Bolingbrook High School, and she can bring the hammer. She can give...
Written by Brandon Joseph
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Noelle Aprati

State: Illinois
Club: 1st Alliance 16 Black
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Peyton Heatherly

Peyton Heatherly

IL
S
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Peyton
Heatherly S
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Mother McAuley
|
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
This setter can drop dimes from anywhere on the court. She sets up her hitters effortlessly. Great touch...
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Peyton Heatherly

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Mother McAuley
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Lynney Tarnow

Lynney Tarnow

POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Lynney
Tarnow
Class
2026
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
Lynney is a 6-foot-5-inch middle hitter. She can hit you with a slide or just great power at...
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Lynney Tarnow

State: Illinois
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Eastern Michigan
Lina Govoni

Lina Govoni

IL
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2026
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Lina
Govoni S/RS
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Joliet West
|
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
This girl is an athlete with skill. This setter can do it all. Explosive vertical at 9’10, which...
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Eastern Michigan
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Lina Govoni

State: Illinois
School: Joliet West
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Kendall Kozak

Kendall Kozak

IL
S
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Kendall
Kozak S
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Minooka
|
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
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Kendall Kozak

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Minooka
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Penn State
Haley Burgdorf

Haley Burgdorf

IL
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Haley
Burgdorf OH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
St. Charles North
|
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
Haley is impressive to say the least. When she gets her set, she detonates from anywhere on the...
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Penn State
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Haley Burgdorf

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State: Illinois
School: St. Charles North
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Indiana
Alaina Pollard

Alaina Pollard

IL
MB
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Alaina
Pollard MB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Lincoln-Way East
|
IL
All-State Players to Watch This Season
This girl has athleticism, skill, and smarts. Watching her play, she makes tons of great decisions at the...
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Indiana
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Alaina Pollard

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State: Illinois
School: Lincoln-Way East
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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    Carolyn Tarnow

    Carolyn Tarnow

    Benet Academy

    Wisconsin
  • 2
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    Haley Burgdorf

    St. Charles North

    Penn State
  • 3
    Nikolija Bulatovic

    Nikolija Bulatovic

    Elmwood Park

    Iowa
  • 4
    Alaina Pollard

    Alaina Pollard

    Lincoln-Way East

    Indiana
  • 5
    Brooklynne Brass

    Brooklynne Brass

    Benet Academy

    Maryland
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