Breakout KS/MO 2029s We’re Excited to See at GJNC (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have plenty of worthy candidates for this one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In case you missed yesterday's feature, we just highlighted a handful of must-see <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/06/breakout-ks-mo-2029s-were-excited-to-see-at-gjnc-pt-1/" id="https://prepdig.com/2026/06/breakout-ks-mo-2029s-were-excited-to-see-at-gjnc-pt-1/">Kansas and Missouri 2029s</a> prepping for a trip to club volleyball's biggest event. The Heart of America Region is always well represented at USAV Nationals, and the Class of 2029 has upheld that tradition through the qualifier gauntlet. From the 15s scene and beyond, these rising sophomores have carried the regional banner well while demonstrating the bright futures ahead in Kansas and Missouri.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's meet a few more of these GJNC-bound trendsetters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938175"],"_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-6a331f430074c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Milo has been a can't-miss outside hitter from the very beginning of the 2026 campaign. I learned this during a January trip to the new Premier Nebraska gym, where KC Power 15-1 also made the trek for some season-opening reps. That's where Milo's barnstorming tour began, and it hasn't slowed since. She brought her rare combination of length and explosiveness as KC Power stormed to a Mideast Qualifier championship. Milo will loom large in our Kansas 2029 rankings upon our post-Nationals update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747443"],"_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-6a3329485bb3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We always have to get the backcourt involved in a Kansas-Missouri feature, and Stilley is the ideal launching point for today's discussion. She wields a long, rangy platform that easily fills seams in PVA 15 Elite's serve-receive pattern. Stilley also takes deliberate first steps to the ball, whether it's as a passer or a floor defender. 15 Elite made big strides at the Open level behind their libero anchor, sharpening the team's skills for the road ahead. That road will take PVA to an ever-competitive 15 National division in Indianapolis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["909840"],"_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-6a3329485bb97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">CSDP 15-1 stands alongside PVA 15 Elite as 15 National's Heart of America representatives. We've had our eye on this crew since the team's top-five placement in Show Me's 15 USA race. Roark has helped pilot the effort as a setter who can do a little of everything around the dial. The Ozark sophomore-to-be has tremendous range at the net and has been a proven asset as a wing blocker. Of course, CSDP gets plenty of quality distribution from its signal-caller, too. This full array will be needed for the GJNC grind.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["996191"],"_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-6a3329485bbde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dynasty is the kind of club that expects to bring multiple GJNC entrants in every age group. That trend was upheld as Dynasty 15 Blue reached the 15 Liberty championship match at Show Me, locking up the squad's postseason plans. Atkins becomes one of many 15 Blue gems to watch, and we can expect some positional range from the Staley High School standout. She thrives as a middle-back defender, owing to Atkins' strong background as an outside hitter. So, look for Atkins to take a few aggressive swings when her number is called. She'll do whatever it takes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914598"],"_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-6a3329485bc28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While we're highlighting Kansas City crews making deep qualifier runs, let's pivot to one of the region's 15 American entries. MAVS KC 15 Premier took its show on the road at Philadelphia's Northeast Qualifier, securing a USAV Nationals berth via a division title. Such a high-profile climb requires some high-flying presence at the net, and Venneman was always there to deliver. She is a lethal first-ball terminator and can carve indefensible angles when left one-on-one. This yielded a 0.386 hitting percentage in Venneman's debut season with St. Paul, and she's finding her stride yet again with MAVS.</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":"Lane McCarville","_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":"5'9u0022","_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":"Spring Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"KC Power","_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-6a3329485bcbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">KC Power's 2029 talent pool is vast, and so is its pack of USAV Nationals participants. McCarville piloted her team to a title run at the Lone Star Classic, putting a Texas spin on KC Power's qualifier travels. This Spring Hill setter offers the kind of stability, consistency, and effort that sets the tone for everyone on the court. KC Power 15-3 took that to heart during the qualifier season and will apply it to their GJNC prep. McCarville will establish the standard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938654"],"_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-6a3329485bd10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Why not add one more division champion to the mix? Manhattan Mayhem 15-1 punched its GJNC ticket with a first-place triumph at St. Louis' Mideast Qualifier weekend. And, of course, we're drawn to another star setter in the Little Apple. Heidrick is the prototypical all-around ball control contributor for her scrappy Mayhem crew. Even if she's not dishing second contacts, her defensive prowess in the right-back area can consistently shift her team's fortunes. The Heart of American Region will have a significant stake in how GJNC's 15 American race is run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->