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2029 Watchlist: New Rising Stars Added Weekly

2029 Watchlist: New Rising Stars Added Weekly
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson January 30, 2026 @ 10:17 PM
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Emilie (Emmie) Nikodym
Emilie (Emmie) Nikodym 5'11" | OH/RS | 2029
MO
Evyn Roach
Evyn Roach 5'10" | S/RS | 2029
MO
Mackenzie Carevic
Mackenzie Carevic 5'1" | DS/L | 2029
MO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 class is shaping up beautifully, with more talented players being added to our watchlist every week. If you have a player in the 2029 class that you would like added, please go to prepdig.com and add her. Check out some of the latest standouts making their mark:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934776"],"_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-6973a0b0ba20f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emmie was a standout at Duchesne this past fall and has carried that momentum into the club season with Core. With her impressive height, she excels at turning the ball line and demonstrates solid playing and passing skills.</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":"Lila Thalacker","_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":"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":"Kirkwood ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='428760' first='Core' last='STL'] ","_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-6973a0b0ba35f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keep an eye on Lila, as she is set to become a formidable force at Kirkwood, playing either as a defensive specialist or libero. She digs in against hard hitters and is always ready to chase down plays, ensuring her teammates can terminate effectively.</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":"Finley Frazier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Dominic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='428760' first='Core' last='STL'] ","_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-6973a0b0ba40f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finley's game truly impresses. A strong setter, she can effortlessly backset from the outside pin to the opposite pin. Quick and smart, she also shines on the defensive side.</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":"Sidney Capoccia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"Webster Groves","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Finesse Volleyball Academy","_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-6973a0b0ba4b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sidney had an outstanding fall season at Webster Groves, serving as the starting libero and showcasing fantastic defensive skills. She has a knack for reading hitters, filling gaps, and excelling in coverage. FVA boasts some exceptional defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["775340"],"_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-6973a0b0ba513"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The libero for Finesse Volleyball Academy is off to a stellar start, helping her team secure a top seed in Gateway League play. Quick, smart, and savvy, she consistently finds the correct gaps at the right moments and is poised to be a standout defender over the next three years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933573"],"_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-6973a0b0ba568"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dual-sport athlete at Westminster Christian, Evyn plays JV volleyball and varsity basketball. Standing at 5'10”, this opposite can also set when needed. With her experience at FVA, she is ready to make her mark at the varsity level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2029 class is shaping up beautifully, with more talented players being added to our watchlist every week. If you have a player in the 2029 class that you would like added, please go to prepdig.com and add her. Check out some of the latest standouts making their mark:

Emilie (Emmie) Nikodym

Emilie (Emmie) Nikodym

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2029
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Emilie
(Emmie) Nikodym OH/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Duchesne
|
MO
2029 Watchlist: New Rising Stars Added Weekly
Emmie was a standout at Duchesne this past fall and has carried that momentum into the club season...
Written by Ryan Johnson
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Emilie (Emmie) Nikodym

State: Missouri
School: Duchesne
Club: Core STL
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Lila Thalacker

Lila Thalacker

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2028

Lila Thalacker

School: Kirkwood
Club: Core STL
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Finley Frazier

Finley Frazier

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2029

Finley Frazier

School: St. Dominic
Club: Core STL
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Sidney Capoccia

Sidney Capoccia

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2029

Sidney Capoccia

School: Webster Groves
Club: Finesse Volleyball Academy
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Mackenzie Carevic

Mackenzie Carevic

HEIGHT 5'1"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2029
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Mackenzie
Carevic DS/L
Class
2029
Height
5'1"
HS
Parkway West
|
MO
2029 Watchlist: New Rising Stars Added Weekly
The libero for Finesse Volleyball Academy is off to a stellar start, helping her team secure a top...
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Mackenzie Carevic

State: Missouri
School: Parkway West
Club: Finesse VBA
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Evyn Roach

Evyn Roach

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2029
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Evyn
Roach S/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Westminster Christian
|
MO
2029 Watchlist: New Rising Stars Added Weekly
A dual-sport athlete at Westminster Christian, Evyn plays JV volleyball and varsity basketball. Standing at 5’10”, this opposite...
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Evyn Roach

State: Missouri
School: Westminster Christian
Club: Finesse VBA
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