Top 10 Movement in 2029 Rankings

One of the top middles in this class at this point of their evaluations and experience, Clayton brings presence through her movement and energy. This combines with her athleticism, physicality, and length to be big asset for her teams. Her point scoring opportunities could increase given how well she can get up and swing, but her club team features some heavy and successful pin action, which can benefit from her activity and success by drawing attention from the defense. Clayton continues to improve the quality of her attacking range as well through different movement patterns and options without compromising her lift and contact point above the net.     Sarka arrived on the radar in the past few weeks during preliminary review for the next high school season and the anticipated increased impact several 2029s will continue to offer their teams. A 6'0 OH, Sarka is among a group that made a big statement in their freshman season for their respective team. She earned 262 kills for a 3.3 k/s average for Columbus Grove. She also added 46 aces and nearly 10 digs along with 2.5 blocks per match on the defense side. Her athleticism is special as she has elite potential.     Jankowski remains among the top prospects in this Ohio class through this rankings cycle. She uses her length well while having good control of her attacking skills in system and when needing to adjust to a slower ball needing more patience. Through the high school cycle and the first half of the club season, she is a reliable arm to score on the end of good tempo as well as take care of opportunities strategically when she is the only option available. She is a high impact attacker with a high ceiling to keep developing her tools and efficiency for the next level.     Sanders is a young middle prospect that knows how to maximize her physical tools while continuing to become more fluid and efficient in her action. She has the benefit of attacking through the distribution of one of the top Ohio setters in this class and they have a great relationship in their connection through a range of options in which she has proven she can score. At 6'1, she works hard to get off the net and identify the ball and makes the right adjustments in transition to ensure she is up and available for the quick options they on a quick and a gap set. She is also improving in her approach pattern and contact off one foot. Defensively, she can block alone or in tandem for good pressure and results.     In watching Hatfield more and more recently, it is evident that she is a high impact aspect for her [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] team. They recently won the Big South NQ in the 15 Open division as she continues to solidify this team's ball control and defense with the effort and example she displays each time she takes the court. She is so locked in to what her role is as their primary libero and is engaged through every contact during point flow. Her quick and efficient movement help her remain very effective in her ability to play the ball with good pursuit and angle production.