Player Watch: Impact 2028s On the Radar

Mike Bryant February 25, 2026 @ 07:53 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='846879' first='Leah' last='Navratil'] The 5'9 outside hitter is a steady competitor offensively. Navratil (*pictured) executes her approach work with a plan as she is consistent in how she pursues the ball that leads to deliberate use of her arm. She has good control to swing towards the edges of the block or into space sees. Her offensive I.Q. shows up on the defensive side as well as she reads the court well and gets herself into good situations to lead her team into transition offense. She led Westlake's offense at 3.6 k/s on 231 total kills. Navratil is a key piece for [program_tooltip program_id='431851' first='MVC' last=''] 16 Danny.   [player_tooltip player_id='817559' first='Olivia' last='Springer'] Springer had a breakout sophomore campaign for Mayfield as she emerged as a key point scorer from the middle in her first complete season of regular varsity action. With 133 kills, she averaged 2.1 k/s to balance what she did defensively with a team best 2.4 b/m average. Her athleticism is impressive given her ability to get off the floor quickly and create good touch points above the net on both sides of the ball. Spring competes with ForceVC 16-1.   [player_tooltip player_id='788213' first='Alaina' last='Weingart'] As the libero for [program_tooltip program_id='431851' first='MVC' last=''] 16 Danny, Weigart provides stability to the passing and defense. She executes their passing style effectively to shuffle quickly, on balance, and in good control of her body position to face the ball and angle her platform. Defensively, her quickness is evident in her first step reaction to pursue the ball in all directions. Her sophomore season for Highland included 123 total digs for a 4.7 d/m average. Expect her impact to grow next season for the Hornets.   [player_tooltip player_id='603159' first='Payton' last='Masterson'] Competing with BossCLE 16 Black this club season, Masterson brings with her solid tools as a DS/L prospect. She has good instincts to make defensive plays look routine when using emergency skills. With good vision and preparation she reads point flow well to get herself into good situations to see the attackers, fill space, and react efficiently, which can help her increase her range of court coverage.   [player_tooltip player_id='807834' first='Aleah' last='Sopata'] Sopata's sophomore season for Nordonia involved a supporting role in the back row as she earned 114 total digs for a 5.4 d/m average. On the club cycle, she has the opportunity to display more of her tools, including her ability to contribute from the left pin. She has good mechanics to approach to the ball and make the right play in the air in response to a good set and in not perfect situations. You can see Sopata with [program_tooltip program_id='431659' first='Buckeyefire' last=''] 16-1.

Leah Navratil Leah Navratil 5'9" | OH/DS/L Westlake | 2028 State OH
The 5'9 outside hitter is a steady competitor offensively. Navratil (*pictured) executes her approach work with a plan as she is consistent in how she pursues the ball that leads to deliberate use of her arm. She has good control to swing towards the edges of the block or into space sees. Her offensive I.Q. shows up on the defensive side as well as she reads the court well and gets herself into good situations to lead her team into transition offense. She led Westlake's offense at 3.6 k/s on 231 total kills. Navratil is a key piece for MVC 16 Danny.