Freshmen with Impact Potential for 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/class-5a-2025-preseason-top-15/">Class 5A 2025 Preseason Top 15</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/2025-prep-dig-iowa-preseason-5a-all-state-team/">2025 Prep Dig Iowa Preseason 5A All-State Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/class-4a-2025-preseason-top-15/">Class 4A 2025 Preseason Top 15</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/2025-prep-dig-iowa-preseason-4a-all-state-team/">2025 Prep Dig Iowa Preseason 4A All-State Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/2025-class-3a-teams-players-to-watch/">2025 Class 3A Teams, Players to Watch</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/2025-class-2a-teams-players-to-watch/">2025 Class 2A Teams, Players to Watch</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/2025-class-1a-teams-players-to-watch/">2025 Class 1A Teams, Players to Watch</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/predicting-state-tournament-teams-for-all-iowa-classes/">Predicting State Tournament Teams for All Iowa Classes</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have a decent amount of familiarity with volleyball players in the 2029 Class. On of those student-athletes lives in our house. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That being said, the list that follows will be incomplete. Many schools don't yet have rosters on Bound and other kids will emerge throughout he season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consider this our jumping off point for the freshmen of 2025. I included comments about student-athletes I have seen: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778584' first='Ellie' last='Brunkhorst'], 6-1, RS, Dowling Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watched Brunkhorst at the 2025 Prep Dig Iowa Midwest Live Showcase. She has as much potential as any '29 in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nikki Muller, 5-11, OH, Dowling Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='880642' first='Sidney' last='Bryan'], 5-6, DS/L, Dowling Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='764788' first='Tatum' last='Comer'], 5-11, MH, Davenport West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741877' first='Tenley' last='Cewe'], 5-7, DS/L, Clinton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cewe helped Select win the 14U division of the Iowa Regional. She's fluid and technically sound in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523167' first='Natalie' last=''] DePoorter, 5-11, S/RS, Davenport Assumption</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tall with long arms and athleticism, DePoorter has a super high ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='754657' first='Cyan' last='Blommer'], 5-10, OH, Iowa City West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A transfer from Illinois that reclassified to '29, Blommer will impact matches as a ninth-grader in 5A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610472' first='Josie' last='Austen'], 6-1, RS, Iowa City West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has made great strides in the last year and is ready to contribute for team with big dreams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='760328' first='Cashtin' last='Reisner'], 5-3, DS/L, Dubuque Hempstead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='884220' first='Aubrey' last='Wehr'], 5-8, S, Cedar Rapids Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781517' first='Hadassah' last='Smith'], 6-0, MH, Cedar Falls</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dominant two-way performer in the middle of the net, Smith could end up being Iowa's No. 1 player in '29. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='785394' first='Hannah' last='Buhman'], 6-0, S/OH, Sumner-Fredericksburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled setter with height, long arms and an advanced feel for the position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='754537' first='Amelia' last='Guinn'], 6-1, OH, Solon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guinn's game has grown a lot in the last year, and she's ready to contribute as a Spartan ninth-grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='754551' first='Zane' last='Ehler'], 6-1, S/RS, Tipton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Advanced. Her thriving as a freshman in the classification is a likely outcome. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='750513' first='Caylee' last='Jensen'], 6-1, MH, North Cedar</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Advanced. Her thriving as a freshman in the classification is a likely outcome. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847972' first='Jersey' last='Jergens'], 5-6, DS/OH, Mid-Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Julia Settles, 5-10, S/RS, Pella</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daughter of former Iowa Hawkeye hooper Jess Settles plays up in club and will be nice addition team with title hopes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778220' first='[player_tooltip player_id='523168' first='Kylie' last='']' last='Kron'], 5-10, RS/OH, Algona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kate Limbaugh, 6-1, MH/OH/RS, Algona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daughter of former Nebraska All-American Amber (Holmquist) Limbaugh, Kate is versatile in the front row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='739141' first='Brooklyn' last='Bruner'], 5-7, OH, Charles City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Addison Schultz, 6-1, MH, ADM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='889843' first='Paige' last='Davis'], 5-10, OH, Hudson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sound, six-rotation contributor on the club circuit, Davis can hit the ground running as a ninth-grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='765171' first='Dillynn' last='Moore'], 5-8, OH, Davenport Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore helped Select win the 14U Iowa Regional in club and can be a six-rotation performer as a freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='762921' first='Taylor' last='Kriegel'], 5-8, S, Marion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A technically sound and smart setter, Kriegel could help the Wolves during her first year as a prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849088' first='Chloe' last='Degroot'], 6-1, MH, Benton Community</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Degroot can be a difference maker in the middle of the net for Benton this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brynlee Asche, MH, Dunkerton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steady two-way middle capable of putting the ball down or blocking it. Expect an early impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='754872' first='Natalie' last='Rausch'], OH, Hudson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A factor at the pin, Hudson can receive contributions from the freshman this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->