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Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In

Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In
Tobias Walker
Tobias Walker November 22, 2025 @ 03:50 PM
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Brianna Dale
Brianna Dale 5'10" | S | 2026
IL
Gabriella Schemidt
Gabriella Schemidt 6'2" | RS | 2026
IL
Lauren Curran
Lauren Curran 6'2" | OH | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players aren't rushing decisions; they're embracing the grind, showcasing their growth, and exploring every opportunity. Each step forward is about leaving a lasting legacy, chasing the ultimate prize, and making that final call when the time is right. Big moves take patience. Greatness takes courage. Keep a close eye on these diamonds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584589"],"_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-691ea7f842902"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming off a well-rounded year, primed to take over this spring. Tall, using her long arms to get good height on the ball, which helps not only land points in versatile ways but also become very efficient. Her defense on the net solo blocking is intense. Mobility in the back, digging, helping the team effort, always there. This will be a good one to watch out for 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":"Laila Massey","_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":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oswego East","_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-691ea7f842a08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Textbook defense if you are looking for it. communication, loud, leader in the rear, and hustler! Every angle, every ball, eye for the sky, when the ball is up,, she is all over it. Nothing is touching the floor but the pads. Excellent serve-receive percentage, digs all over, and passing with little error. Making sure her presence is felt. Colleges, she is ready. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["586692"],"_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">Brianna excels in areas such as footwork, quickness, and awareness. She's quick at everything, lightning reactions, sharp footwork, and smooth ball setting. She sets on point, spreads it well on the floor, and is rock solid, getting end to end on the court, using her athleticism to cover the entire floor.</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":"Laila Lawson","_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":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oswego East","_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-691ea7f842b4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you watch her, you can't stop because she is all energy all the time. Plays when a tenisty and spring you want and desire from any teammate, but truly from a middle and/or pin. She swings with power, gets off the net, and her footwork is textbook. She reads the floor well and gets side to side to block and get her hands in play. It should be in play for any school in the gym in the coming months, unless it already is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["323960"],"_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">Athlete! Not only is she a high-flying indoor player, but she is also a beach volleyball player, so that opening tells you that her work ethic and skill are all around. She gets great height on the ball, swings with precision and force. Has the court vision to see the <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/12/rising-stars-2028-kentucky-tour/?itm_campaign=wp-parsely&amp;itm_medium=smart-link&amp;itm_term=d58f7175cc826a296251a2604516aed2&amp;itm_source=traffic-boost" data-smartlink="d58f7175cc826a296251a2604516aed2" title="Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In">floor</a> and hit down the line. She displays her all-around game every play.</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 <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/12/kentucky-exposure-tour/?itm_campaign=wp-parsely&amp;itm_medium=smart-link&amp;itm_term=012c84a6dab689782c37e0d08ed15f8a&amp;itm_source=traffic-boost" data-smartlink="012c84a6dab689782c37e0d08ed15f8a" title="Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In">talented players</a> 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 <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/12/freshman-wonders-kentucky-exposure-tour/?itm_campaign=wp-parsely&amp;itm_medium=smart-link&amp;itm_term=4a07a3d629473253d96cb9fc8f49c0f0&amp;itm_source=traffic-boost" data-smartlink="4a07a3d629473253d96cb9fc8f49c0f0" title="Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In">rising stars</a> in the days ahead. Big things are coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These players aren't rushing decisions; they're embracing the grind, showcasing their growth, and exploring every opportunity. Each step forward is about leaving a lasting legacy, chasing the ultimate prize, and making that final call when the time is right. Big moves take patience. Greatness takes courage. Keep a close eye on these diamonds.

Gabriella Schemidt

Gabriella Schemidt

IL
RS
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS RS
CLASS 2026
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Gabriella
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Height
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HS
Plainfield East
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Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In
Coming off a well-rounded year, primed to take over this spring. Tall, using her long arms to get...
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Laila Massey

Laila Massey

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CLASS 2026

Laila Massey

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Club: Sports Performance
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Brianna Dale

Brianna Dale

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S
HEIGHT 5'10"
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CLASS 2026
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Brianna
Dale S
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Height
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HS
St. Charles (North)
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Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In
Brianna excels in areas such as footwork, quickness, and awareness. She’s quick at everything, lightning reactions, sharp footwork,...
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Laila Lawson

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS MB
CLASS 2026

Laila Lawson

School: Oswego East
Club: Sports Performance
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Lauren Curran

Lauren Curran

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OH
HEIGHT 6'2"
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CLASS 2026
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Downers Grove (South)
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Club Season is Here: 2026 Uncommitted, Hungry, and Locked In
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