Top 10 Clubs in Oklahoma, 4th – Rise Volleyball Club

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everybody loves a good rankings story- so new for the 2025-26 season, we are presenting the Top 10 Volleyball Clubs in Oklahoma.&nbsp; Rankings are inherently subjective, but in the spirit of transparency- here are the criteria we used to determine our rankings:&nbsp; By far the most important factor is performance.&nbsp; The most competitive clubs top to bottom will be found at the top of the rankings.&nbsp; For performance we considered both peak (top teams) as well as depth (number of high performing teams).&nbsp; After performance, club size/number of teams, was the largest factor.&nbsp; We also considered longevity and club perception/culture.&nbsp; Be on the lookout for the rest of the Top 10!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10:&nbsp; Oklahoma Premier Volleyball Club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9:&nbsp; Stingray Volleyball Club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8:&nbsp; Kaizen Volleyball Club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7:&nbsp; Elevate Volleyball Club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6:&nbsp; Ultimate Performance VBC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5:&nbsp; Virago VBC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4:&nbsp; <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='430893' first='Rise' last='Volleyball Club']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Year Established:&nbsp; 2014</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teams for 2025-26 Season:&nbsp; 13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recent Accomplishments:&nbsp; 16-1 finished 3^rd at NEQ in 2025 and 5^th at AAU Nationals, 17-1 finished 3^rd at MLK, 9^th at the Sunshine and Show Me Qualifiers in 2025, 17-1 finished 3^rd at Regionals in 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we progress through the rankings, some clear tiers start to reveal themselves.&nbsp; The 8^th – 10^th teams forming one tier at the bottom of the top 10, then 4^th – 7^threpresenting a clear step up in competition and accomplishments.&nbsp; An argument could be made for any of the 4 teams in tier 2 to sit at the top- but ultimately it was the consistent performance, particularly at the older age groups (16s-18s) that lands [program_tooltip program_id='430893' first='Rise' last='Volleyball Club'] in the 4^th spot in our rankings.&nbsp; A consistent coaching group, comprised of successful high school and college head coaches, is a big reason why Rise has been able to have sustained success.&nbsp; &nbsp;Their older teams particularly have the ability to push the top tier clubs, and perform well year over year on the national stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5 Players to Watch this Season:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828342' first='Payton' last='Milhoan'], MB Rise 18-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Yukon Miller and Oklahoma Baptist University commit returns to Rise for her 18s season.&nbsp; One of the top middles in Oklahoma, Payton embodies what Rise represents in the rankings- peak level performance.&nbsp; Milhoan has a high level understanding of her position- reading well as a blocker, and utilizing a variety of offensive tools to be an efficient hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='478593' first='Reagan' last='Glenn'], Rise 18-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another multi-year veteran for Rise, Glenn brings a ton of energy and hustle to the defensive specialist position.&nbsp; She was a big part of the success for Mustang high school this past school season and looks to continue that trend this club season.&nbsp; She tracks the ball really well defensively, and is always a threat to make a highlight dig.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='745098' first='Kristen' last='Straughn'], S/RS Rise 18-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore High School will have to look hard to replace the production from Kristen next season.&nbsp; A great all-around setter prospect, Straughn also contributes with a variety of offensive setter attacks, and can be productive as a right side hitter.&nbsp; Possessing the size and blocking ability to run a 5-1, or be a 6 rotation contributor in a 6-2, look for Kristen to make plays no matter how she is utilized.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='813369' first='Evalynn' last='Mitchell'], OH/MB Rise 17-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evalynn, out of Tuttle High School is making a name for herself with her versatility.&nbsp; She has the ability, and experience, to play all 3 front row positions- which will surely attract some attention at the next level.&nbsp; Spending most of her time at outside so far this season for Rise's 17-1, she has created plenty of highlight kills and blocks.&nbsp; She has very smooth swing-blocking footwork, which allows her to thrive when she slides inside to the middle blocker position as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='752799' first='Vanna' last='Kelly'], Rise 17-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another versatile player on Rise 17-1 is junior [player_tooltip player_id='752799' first='Vanna' last='Kelly'] out of Norman High School.&nbsp; Vanna received All-American honors at AAU Nationals last year with Rise 16-1.&nbsp; She provides solid offensive production at both pin hitter positions.&nbsp; She will need be a key contributor if Norman is going to make another 6A playoff run after their Cinderella season in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->