Two Washburn Rural Prospects Announce Commitments

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washburn Rural is a perennial contender for a state championship every year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rual coaching staff holds their cards close to their vest and keeps team stats under lock and key, but the team returns a deep senior class that includes two athletes who recently announced verbal commitments to play college volleyball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at Prep Dig-ranked athletes expected to play key roles in the 2025 season for the Junior Blues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This report wraps up the individual team previews heading into the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In case you missed the other featured previews, they can be accessed at the links below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/team-preview-beloit-trojans-are-state-contenders/">Beloit Trojans</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/team-preview-seaman-will-be-young-and-talented/">Seaman Vikings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/team-preview-panthers-ready-to-claw-their-way-to-state/">Great Bend Panthers</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/a-possible-dynasty-in-the-making-hayden-wildcats-preview/">Hayden Wildcats</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/team-preview-silver-lake-eagles-set-to-soar/">Silver Lake Eagles</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/ellinwood-eagles-set-their-sites-on-state-tournament-return/">Ellinwood Eagles</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/gritty-thunderbirds-are-always-ready-to-battle/">Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/young-andover-central-squad-looks-to-return-to-state/">Andover Central Jaguars</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/08/maize-eagles-looking-to-build-a-new-nest-in-2025/"><strong>Maize Eagles</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='223572' first='Stella' last='Kelly']</strong>, 5'10”, S, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly announced this week that she has verbally committed to Baker University. She is a standout setter with tons of varsity experience. She dished out 888 assists as a junior. She is ranked No. 49 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She also has a nasty serve that will play well at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='474088' first='Karsyn' last='Horyna']</strong>, 5'11”, MB, '26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joining Kelly on the court this year and next is middle blocker Horyna. She also announced this week her intentions to play for the Baker Wildcats. She is ranked No. 63 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. She has a long reach and can impact matches at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='501970' first='Dayne' last='Shriver']</strong>, 5'6”, DS/L, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shriver is ranked No. 143 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. Shriver will have competition for back row time in Rural's rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446322' first='Molly' last='Schuler']</strong>, 5'11”, MB, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schuler is ranked No. 44 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. Schuler is long and athletic. She could be a dangerous blocking partner with Horyna, or the two could be split up in the rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530004' first='Gentry' last='Coons']</strong>, 5'5”, DS/L, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coons is ranked No. 42 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028. Coons is another of the young defenders clawing for time at the varsity level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='579856' first='Grace' last='Holland']</strong>, 6'0”, RS, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holland is ranked No. 74 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She is a tall and physical youngster who should see increased playing time as sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='755306' first='Brynn' last='Anderson']</strong>, 5'10”, OH/S, '29</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is ranked No. 3 overall in the Kansas Class of 2029. She is a gifted athlete that I saw play club ball this past season. It will be interesting to see how significant a role she has at the varsity level as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->