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2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up

2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up
Tobias Walker
Tobias Walker January 26, 2026 @ 01:46 PM
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Kaiya Coffman
Kaiya Coffman MB | 2028
IL
Sommer Shaw
Sommer Shaw MB | 2028
IL
Josephine Baranowski
Josephine Baranowski 5'7" | S | 2028
IL
Sophia Polec
Sophia Polec 6'1" | MB/RS | 2028
IL
Kara Schubert
Kara Schubert 6'3" | MB | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>League play is in full swing and so is the game of individual's for their respective teams. The next class up has some names looking to impress as well playing for their potential collegiate looks. There are no shortage of prospects to watch, here for a few to start. Let's get it started. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725645"],"_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-697650394b33b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Making an immediate impact for her [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 16 Adidas club. Sophia is all over the floor and is a special player. She plays the game at every tempo, she gets off the net, and regardless of 31, C, and Slide. She is a hybrid in her own right, mobile and versatile, which can always keep defenses on their toes. She will utilize this same versatility in line stuff attacks at the net, solo blocking, or team blocking. </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":"Harper Payne","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"New Trier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] ","_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-697650394b4a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This may be one of the most intriguing prospects of the club season. Haper teaming with some talented players on the Adversity 16 Adidas team surely belongs. She is every bit of power, force, intensity, and competitiveness. She doesn't just attack with power; she has a touch, which she uses to score at a high rate. Harper brings energy to every part of her game. Her coverage on defense; she isn't a liability and makes sure of that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["546209"],"_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-697650394b557"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone wants the tall, long middle that can move. You hope that they can contribute in any fashion; they will be placed just for the look. Kara does not fit that. Kara is a gamer, she is talented, and hasn't even reached her peak yet. That's not the scary part; it's how good she is right now. Lateral footwork, athleticism, long reach, and court awareness. Her attacks make it hard not to play through her. She adjusts very well on set, plays at various tempos. As she continues to grow (scary) her status will too!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749507"],"_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-697650394b5fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='432158' first='Attack' last='VBC'] 16's frontline is full of potential, and the player setting the table for them all is Miss Josephenine. The director, the floor leader, and the coach on the floor are doing it with precision and fun. Textbook hands, quick, steady, and clean. Good footwork, covers angles to cover the floor, runs every set you want with precision. Her serves are accurate, on target! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781333"],"_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-697650394b6a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game changer. Sommer playing with 1st Alliance 16 Gold, she will have all the opportunity to affect the game and be as impactful as she wants and needs to be. Sommer's ability to read the setter and/or follow her assignment at any tempo, and to react at a high rate, is impressive. Her blocking is a skill she will teach one day, but for now, she will play. She looks forward to the college she wants to attend. Her combination of athleticism and long reach gives her explosiveness an extra boost. Not taking away from her offensive game, which is a problem for the opposition as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789738"],"_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-697650394b748"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Observing Kaiya at the Winter Classic as well, she will command attention for sure. Her intensity seemingly grows every play. Using every inch of her length to get on top of the ball to punch it through the unexpected defender's hands. Quick feet let her consistently attack at will. Kaiya has been working and has demonstrated that in her running Slide, it is clean, quick, and she is forcefully on the attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 • 2029 • 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season progresses, I'll be popping up at more gyms and, of course, Prep Dig events.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the meantime, feel free to share&nbsp;<strong>game film, highlights, and schedules</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eyes on the next wave. 👀</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📍 Illinois &amp; beyond</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Follow on socials:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IG – @PrepDigTobias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TikTok – @tobiaswalkeac</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X – @PrepDigTobias and @TobiasWalk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're looking for assistance, want to connect, or want more content, PrepDig.com is the best place to find him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

League play is in full swing and so is the game of individual's for their respective teams. The next class up has some names looking to impress as well playing for their potential collegiate looks. There are no shortage of prospects to watch, here for a few to start. Let's get it started.

Sophia Polec

Sophia Polec

IL
MB/RS
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2028
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Sophia
Polec MB/RS
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Lane Tech College Prep
|
IL
2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up
Making an immediate impact for her Adversity 16 Adidas club. Sophia is all over the floor and is...
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Sophia Polec

State: Illinois
School: Lane Tech College Prep
Club: MOD VBC
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Highlights

Harper Payne

Harper Payne

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2028

Harper Payne

School: New Trier
Club: Adversity
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Kara Schubert

Kara Schubert

IL
MB
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS MB
CLASS 2028
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Kara
Schubert MB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Grant Community
|
IL
2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up
Everyone wants the tall, long middle that can move. You hope that they can contribute in any fashion;...
Written by Tobias Walker
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Kara Schubert

State: Illinois
School: Grant Community
Club: Sky High
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Josephine Baranowski

Josephine Baranowski

IL
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2028
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Josephine
Baranowski S
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Lockport Township
|
IL
2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up
Attack VBC 16’s frontline is full of potential, and the player setting the table for them all is...
Written by Tobias Walker
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Josephine Baranowski

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State: Illinois
School: Lockport Township
Club: Attack Volleyball Club
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Sommer Shaw

Sommer Shaw

IL
MB
POS MB
CLASS 2028
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Sommer
Shaw MB
Class
2028
IL
2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up
Game changer. Sommer playing with 1st Alliance 16 Gold, she will have all the opportunity to affect the...
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Sommer Shaw

State: Illinois
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Kaiya Coffman

Kaiya Coffman

IL
MB
POS MB
CLASS 2028
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Kaiya
Coffman MB
Class
2028
HS
Guilford
|
IL
2028 Windy City Power League Prospects Stepping Up
Observing Kaiya at the Winter Classic as well, she will command attention for sure. Her intensity seemingly grows...
Written by Tobias Walker
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Kaiya Coffman

State: Illinois
School: Guilford
Club: VC United
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