Welcome to the Rankings: Class of 2029

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Introducing five freshmen whose early impact already demands attention.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every recruiting cycle has a moment when a new class steps forward and announces itself. For Georgia's Class of 2029, that moment is happening earlier than expected. These freshmen bring height, physicality, touch, and an on-court presence far beyond their years — and now, they officially join our <strong>Ranked Freshman Watch List</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group mixes elite upside with immediate varsity influence, and while the order will evolve as the season unfolds, one thing is certain: they've arrived.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["745327"],"_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-69307bb8049ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kari enters high school volleyball with the tools of an upperclassman — explosive vertical, big-time arm, fluidity in transition, and a natural scoring presence at the pin. She changes matchups simply by being on the floor and already looks like a future D1-level six-rotation candidate. Her combination of size and control makes her one of the most exciting freshmen in the state. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913808"],"_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-69308a951feff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caroline sets a fast, modern offense with impressive confidence for a freshman. Her hands are clean, her footwork efficient, and her ball placement steady even when the pass forces her off the net. She brings a calm, composed style with flashes of bold creativity — the kind of setter who will only grow more dangerous as she adds strength and experience. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751081"],"_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-69307cdbe7015"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sydney brings balance and consistency — explosive enough to score in-system, but polished enough to pass, defend, and stay composed when rallies break down. Her footwork is advanced for her age, and her ball placement is intentional. She's a young outside who makes the game look clean, smooth, and deceptively easy. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913806"],"_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-69307bb804a1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella plays with command and competitive energy, using clean mechanics and strong court vision to score efficiently. She adjusts well in transition, shows natural top-spin control, and carries herself like a leader already. A smooth, composed outside with long-term six-rotation upside — one of Georgia's best young ball-control pins. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913807"],"_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-69307cdbe711c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamryn is calm, decisive, and technically refined — a freshman setter who already understands how to run pace, read blockers, and create clean one-on-one opportunities for her hitters. She communicates early, keeps her movements efficient, and brings a quiet leadership style that elevates her team's rhythm immediately. <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This freshman class is deep — deeper than most years — and this first wave represents just a fraction of the talent on the rise. Some of these players will climb quickly. Some may stay steady. And others, still waiting in the shadows, may make massive leaps in the months ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>One thing is certain: Georgia's Class of 2029 has officially entered the conversation.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note to GA Athletes:</strong><strong><br></strong>If I didn't get the chance to write about you this week — I see you and I appreciate your game! I covered as many players as I could at AAU Nationals, but with limited time and so many talented athletes, I couldn't feature everyone. <strong>If you'd like to be considered for future coverage, please send me your high school season schedule</strong> and share a little bit about yourself so I can come support you and share your story. Let's keep building Georgia volleyball together! 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The best is yet to come — let's get it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Building bridges between hustle and opportunity — that's the power of this community</em></strong>! <strong><em>~ Samantha Fitzgerald @</em>BenchtoBeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->