2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In. More impactful prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we continue to give exposure during exposure season, there are plenty of classes of '26 left to shine a light on. So let's shine some rays on a few more. These players aren't waiting, they're grinding harder than ever, leveling up every day, and chasing every shot at greatness. Every move is about making history, claiming the ultimate prize, and dropping that game-changing decision when the moment hits. Big moves demand patience. Greatness demands guts. Keep your eyes locked, these stars are ready to explode.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='846048' first='Noelle' last='Aprati']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_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":"Bolingbrook","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Sports Performance","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691ea7f842902"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This lefty is crafty, athletic, sneaky in attacks, and furious. Whether outside or on the right, her approach will keep you guessing because she has the ability to shift mid swing to convert and tip to a great spot or give you that powerful swing down line or cross court for points. Her IQ is evident on both sides. She also swings to both ends on the defensive side of the ball. It will be exciting to see her next step! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806354"],"_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-691ea7f842a8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spunky, fierce, high IQ. Lianna is a difference maker on the floor, she really gets the game. Watching her mix in off-speed shots to score when the blockers were off the net, then crank up the power for kills when it was a late or single block. Her approach and swing. Smooth and explosive. She's got that perfect combo of power and smarts. She will be a catch this spring. </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":"Makayla Cooper","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Homewood Flossmoor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Chi-City","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6921f7b94cb22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Writing about Makayla in the past, she is a dynamic middle blocker! Has a great feel for the floor. Good footwork, pressures the net with her amazing athleticism and ability to get swing side to side with her quickness. Reading the floor very well. This school year, she showed improvement in her swing, and her work ethic is top-notch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883906"],"_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-6921f7b94cb7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clean, steady, precise, quick, and growing. I don't think she is done growing, may have grown an inch, and if not, her athleticism sure is. Footwork is grade A, along with her steady hands to lead her pinpoint sets across the floor, getting good height with quickness and ideal decisiveness. She rotates and shows her versatility to show off her blocking and that power with that arm. Her serving might be the best of her game, giving Aces with her low, direct, spot hits, keeping the defense guessing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["736047"],"_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-691ea7f842bc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This will be a hidden gem, not a player highly recognized by a school name, but if you ever had the pleasure of being in a gym where she played, you knew she was there. Her play is loud; she is intense vocally and physically. Quick to her spot for blocks, solo and team. Powerful swing that's becoming more and more efficient with control to make her well-rounded. All well, keeping a smile on her face at the end. She should command an array of attention from the sideline and on the court while playing for Sports Performance this 18u season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school seasons are wrapping up, and NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO tournaments are heating up like never before! Clubs are grinding hard, and there's a wave of talented players still making decisions or flying under the radar, ready to make a huge impact this spring. Stay tuned as we spotlight the game-changers and rising stars in the days ahead. Big things are coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->