Who was added to our California 2026 list?
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Every rankings update brings opportunity. The newest additions to the California Class of 2026 Rankings feature players who have earned their place through progress, performance, and projection. These athletes represent the continued depth of California volleyball, each showcasing traits that fit the next level.
Our scouts evaluated hundreds of prospects across tournaments, showcases, and film review to identify those whose athleticism, skill development, and leadership qualities have begun to separate them from their peers. From versatile pin hitters to steady liberos and commanding setters, this group reflects the growth and potential that make the 2026 class one to watch.
Below is a list of the newest names added to the PrepDig California Rankings.
- Lizzy Robinson | OH |
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Ella Elizabeth Ealy
Ella
Elizabeth Ealy
6'0" | MB/RS
Mountain House | 2026
State
CA
| MB/RS | Mountain House - Analei Bradley Analei Bradley 5'6" | S Murrieta Mesa | 2026 State CA | S | Murrieta Mesa
- Aniyah Peoples Aniyah Peoples OH CA | OH | Big Valley Christian
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Annemarie Piuser
Annemarie
Piuser
5'5"
Shafter | 2026
CA
| | Shafter -
Avery Medvin
Avery
Medvin
6'2" | MB/RS
Murrieta Valley | 2026
CA
| MB/RS | Murrieta Valley -
Ayden Joely Petroff
Ayden
Joely Petroff
5'8"
Lathrop | 2026
CA
| | Lathrop - Casandra Doll Casandra Doll L CA | OH/RS | Corona del Mar
- Catherine Beadles Catherine Beadles 5'11" | S/OH JSerra | 2026 CA | S/OH | JSerra
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Eden Cha
Eden
Cha
5'11" | OH
Bear River | 2026
CA
| OH | Bear River - Emma Akesson Emma Akesson 5'9" Classical Academy Escondido | 2026 CA | | Classical Academy Escondido
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Emma Lucchesi
Emma
Lucchesi
6'1" | OH/RS
Laguna Creek | 2026
CA
| OH/RS | Laguna Creek -
Hailey Lauritzen
Hailey
Lauritzen
5'10"
Thousand Oaks | 2026
CA
| | Thousand Oaks -
Hayden Shanafelt
Hayden
Shanafelt
5'5" | DS/L/OH
San Clemente | 2026
CA
| DS/L/OH | San Clemente -
Isabella Aragon
Isabella
Aragon
5'4" | DS/L
Village Christian Schools | 2026
CA
| DS/L | Village Christian Schools - Jade Jackson Jade Jackson MH CA | MH |
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Janelle Medina
Janelle
Medina
5'8" | S
Alisal | 2026
CA
| S | Alisal - Jenny Green Jenny Green 5'8" | OH CA | | Liberty
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Kalaya Phung
Kalaya
Phung
5'10" | OH/RS
Saint Mary’s College | 2026
CA
| OH/RS | Saint Mary's College -
Kalia Razevich
Kalia
Razevich
5'11" | MB/RS
San Pedro | 2026
CA
| MB/RS | San Pedro -
Kanaiya Parham
Kanaiya
Parham
5'7" | S/RS
Mira Mesa | 2026
CA
| S/RS | Mira Mesa -
Kenzie Houston
Kenzie
Houston
5'4" | DS/L
Orange Lutheran | 2026
CA
| DS/L | Orange Lutheran -
Kiyomi Kohno
Kiyomi
Kohno
S
Agoura | 2026
CA
| S | Agoura - Leona Alexis Leona Alexis 5'11" | OH Cypress | 2026 CA | OH | Cypress
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Lexi Seres
Lexi
Seres
5'5" | DS/L
West Ranch | 2026
CA
| DS/L | West Ranch - Lizzy Robinson | DS/L | Mater Dei
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Marisol Yee
Marisol
Yee
5'5"
Culver City | 2026
CA
| | Culver City -
Maxine Meder
Maxine
Meder
6'0"
Tesoro | 2026
CA
| | Tesoro - Megan Dougherty Megan Dougherty MH CA | RS/MB | San Clemente
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Mia Walloch
Mia
Walloch
5'10" | OH/RS
Campolindo | 2026
CA
| OH/RS | Campolindo -
Mishea Hernandez
Mishea
Hernandez
5'11" | OH/RS
Larchmont Charter Highschool | 2026
CA
| OH/RS | Larchmont Charter Highschool - Morgan Duse-anthony Morgan Duse-anthony 5'9" | S Mission Vistas | 2026 CA | S | Mission Vistas
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Mya Yaisrael
Mya
Yaisrael
5'8"
Etiwanda | 2026
CA
| | Etiwanda -
Olivia Neuman
Olivia
Neuman
5'11" | MB/RS
Ripon | 2026
CA
| MB/RS | Ripon -
Riley Van Pelt
Riley
Van Pelt
5'6" | DS/L
Vacaville | 2026
CA
| DS/L | Vacaville -
Roma Witowski
Roma
Witowski
5'8" | S
Santa Margarita Catholic | 2026
CA
| S | Santa Margarita Catholic -
Rowan Curtis
Rowan
Curtis
5'5" | DS/L
Santa Margarita Catholic | 2026
CA
| DS/L | Santa Margarita Catholic - Sadie Kocur Sadie Kocur 5'11" | OH CA | OH |
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Samantha Obot
Samantha
Obot
6'2" | MB
Alameda Highschool | 2026
CA
| MB | Alameda Highschool -
Sara Stoney
Sara
Stoney
5'4" | DS/L
St. Bonaventure | 2026
CA
| DS/L | St. Bonaventure -
Sarina Waite
Sarina
Waite
5'10" | MB
El Segundo | 2026
CA
| MB | El Segundo - Sophia Cotter Sophia Cotter 6'1" | RS Harvard Westlake | 2026 CA | RS | Harvard Westlake
- Sydnee Macias Sydnee Macias 5'9" | OH CA | | Shafter
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Sydney Janowitz
Sydney
Janowitz
6'2" | MB
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences | 2026
CA
| MB | Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences -
Whitney Fairfield
Whitney
Fairfield
5'11"
Classical Academy | 2026
CA
| | Classical Academy -
Xanthe Ocampo
Xanthe
Ocampo
5'4" | DS/L
West Park | 2026
CA
| DS/L | West Park - Zoey Blanchard Zoey Blanchard 5'6" | DS/L/S Serrano | 2026 CA | DS/L/S | Serrano
Click here to view the updated 2026 California Rankings!
For each player included, this is only the beginning. Continued work, consistent play, and exposure opportunities will determine who rises in the next round of evaluations. For college coaches following California's pipeline, this group represents the athletes you'll want to track as recruitment for the 2026 class accelerates.
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