Illinois Class of 2029 Watchlist - Impact Athletes

The Class of 2029 is wrapping up their freshman year of high school and ready to take on the summer season.  Some of these athletes will be looking to catch the eye of college coaches by going to camps, heading to nationals, and also generating momentum heading into their high school seasons.  Our Class of 2029 Watchlist has been published and here are a few names to note!    <a href="https://prepdig.com/illinois/rankings/illinois-2029-rankings/" type="link" id="https://prepdig.com/illinois/rankings/illinois-2029-rankings/">Illinois Class of 2029 Watchlist</a>    I still have to remember that [player_tooltip player_id='546846' first='Haven' last='Enselman'] is only a 2029.  She has been a standout for [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 16 Adidas the past two seasons, but this year I think she has really come into her own.  The 2029 setter is a floor general where she can command the court, getting her teammates in the right spot to terminate.  Her athleticism allows her to be extremely dynamic, she is the type of setter who can make something out of nothing.  The [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 16 Adidas team has a bid to the open division for USAV, the highest level.  Enselman will see her teammates officially start the recruiting process on June 15 while she will wait a year.  However, she is going to be a high priority to get to camps this summer.      I first saw [player_tooltip player_id='750128' first='Brooklyn' last='Chesna'] this season at the Juniors Winter Classic back in January. Right away her athleticism jumps out along with her ability to make positive things happen for her team. Since then she has really taken off and been part of a very successful Attack 16 Select squad who has made some noise on the qualifier circuit this season.  She has been playing up a year being a 2029 with a 16s team, finding ways to score points against defenses who are geared to stop the outside.  She would be one to get to camp this summer and see her dynamic ability all across the court.      When you watch [player_tooltip player_id='781325' first='Chyla' last='Jukes'] play, you kind of question the net high with how she is able to reach across the net with ease. Coaches want their middles to be athletes, to have a presence offensively and defensively.  Jukes does all of that and beyond, she has the blend of speed and athleticism where she can close the pin while also being able to transition to terminate.  She is a quick leaper where she can get up quickly whether thats to take up space with her block or thump it to a sharp corner.  She will be exciting to see take the court at the Prep Dig Gauntlet June 6-7.      1st Alliance 15 Gold has their bid to the open division at USAV Nationals in Indianapolis at the end of June, the highest level of play.  One of the key players in their equation is [player_tooltip player_id='781324' first='Olivia' last='Pora'].  The 2029 right side brings a big left handed swing where she has demonstrated she can score on both pins.  With a high contact point she is able to take advantage of so many angles where she can go down the line, deep cross, sharp angle, or use the high hands.  Her point scoring ability creates a really tough mismatch for the other side of the net.      What a presence.  [player_tooltip player_id='983459' first='Skylar' last='Haney'] of [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] 16 Elite is 6'3 and a setter/right side combo player.  She is able to receive the ball high as a setter where she can feed the middles or use her pins with efficiency.  In the front row, her block poses a major problem for opponents where they have to think twice about swinging her way.  I was able to see this [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] 15s team for the first time at Triple Crown where they had an exciting match with Northern Lights.  They will be ones to watch in a month at the Prep Dig Gauntlet.      If you are having a volleyball draft, [player_tooltip player_id='763379' first='Katie' last='Piech'] is someone you want to choose early.  The 2029 setter/attacker combo player can do so many positive things for her team.  Take the volleyball out of the equation - Piech moves so quickly on the court and is an explosive jumper.  When she is attacking, there is a speed and violence towards the ball where she is looking to punish.  She is going to make something happen where the other side is going to have a tough time receiving.  As a setter she can get her hands to the ball and find a way to get her attackers in position to score points.      [player_tooltip player_id='775265' first='Grace' last='Prskalo'] has been making Prep Dig headlines after her performance at the Prep Dig Prairie State Showdown.  She is the setter for Ultimate 15 Gold who took home the title.  There is an all around skill set to her game where she plays with such poise and maturity.  She also has a nice left handed swing where she can turn and burn or could even play as a right side.  This will be a fun team to track heading into the summer.      We are going to head to Western Illinois and the St. Louis suburbs where we find one of the top liberos in the Illinois Class of 2029.  [player_tooltip player_id='778855' first='Kailey' last='Lane'] preps at Belleville East, an Illinois suburb of St. Louis and plays for the Rockwood Thunder 15 Elite squad who has had a big 2026 season. They have an open bid to USAV Nationals in Indy.  What is impressive about Lane's game is her range.  She covers such a large portion of the court in serve receive and defense where she can anticipate extremely well.  Lane and her Rockwood Thunder 15 Elite team will be at the Prep Dig Gauntlet in Milwaukee June 6-7.

The Class of 2029 is wrapping up their freshman year of high school and ready to take on the summer season. Some of these athletes will be looking to catch the eye of college coaches by going to camps, heading to nationals, and also generating momentum heading into their high school seasons. Our Class of 2029 Watchlist has been published and here are a few names to note!