Catching Up On Commits – Illinois Class of 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're catching up on what was a busy summer in terms of college commitments.&nbsp; The 2028s were able to officially open their recruiting process and for some - the process went real fast.&nbsp; We are going to look at the 2028s in Illinois and where they all stand.&nbsp; Always exciting to see athletes give their verbal, Illinois always has athletes who are among the best in the country and head to schools all over the country.&nbsp; Here they are…so far.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Huge Commits For The Illini</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='484408' first='Tatum' last='Kelly'] and Koby Ross are a huge get for Illinois.&nbsp; They are among the top in their class in the state and will make waves nationally.&nbsp; Kelly is the all around setter who is a true QB1, she knows how to be the maestro and isn't afraid to take it on her own for the second contact.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='582261' first='Kolby' last='Ross'] is electric from the outside.&nbsp; She has a high touch, she knows how to use the angles, go high hands, and work in the offspeed. This should give Illinois plenty of momentum for future recruits coming to town.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] To Loyola </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='546207' first='Harper' last='Neill'], [player_tooltip player_id='546209' first='Kara' last='Schubert'], and [player_tooltip player_id='585632' first='Victoria' last='(Tori) Brents'] will stick together when they head down the road to Loyola Chicago.&nbsp; This is a huge get for the Ramblers where this group provides a lot of dynamic talent. Neill is one of the top liberos in the Illinois Class of 2028, she anticipates well, can handle a high volume in serve receive, and commands the backrow.&nbsp; Schubert has plenty of length and could see time as a middle or right side.&nbsp; Brents is real dynamic where she can set and attack.&nbsp; This is always exciting when a local school can bring in a crew from their backyard.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Who Could Be Next? </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois will average nearly 40 D1 commits from each class.&nbsp; There is still plenty of time for all of these athletes to make their decision.&nbsp; Here are some names to know that are still available:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='586490' first='Lexie' last='Grevengoed'] - OH - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] - Joliet West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='846643' first='Sommer' last='Shaw'] - MB - 1st Alliance - Marist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='836674' first='Olivia' last='Hill'] - RS - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] - Buffalo Grove</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='522628' first='Hope' last='Garland'] - DS/L - 1st Alliance - Monitni Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='543387' first='Evie' last='Mounce'] -&nbsp; S - [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] - Normal Community&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Current Rank</strong></td><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td><strong>Position</strong></td><td><strong>High School</strong></td><td><strong>Club Team</strong></td><td><strong>Commitment</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='484408' first='Tatum' last='Kelly']</td><td>S</td><td>Neuqua Valley</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429081' first='1st' last='Alliance VBC']</td><td>Illinois</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='546211' first='Sage' last='Olson']</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Lake Zurich</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High']</td><td>Notre Dame (IN)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='563045' first='Adelaide' last='Bruns']</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Johnsburg</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High']</td><td>Washington State</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='582261' first='Kolby' last='Ross']</td><td>OH/RS</td><td>Lincoln Way East</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] VBC</td><td>Illinois</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='725645' first='Sophia' last='Polec']</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Lane Tech College Prep</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] VBC</td><td>Ohio State</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='730948' first='Keira' last='McQuillan']</td><td>OH/DS/L</td><td>Mother McAuley</td><td>1st Alliance</td><td>UConn</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='546207' first='Harper' last='Neill']</td><td>DS/L/S</td><td>Palatine (Fremd)</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High']</td><td>Loyola-Chicago</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='761532' first='Alyson' last='Cahill']</td><td>MB</td><td>Mother McAuley</td><td>1st Alliance</td><td>Troy</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='962002' first='Harper' last='Whitworth']</td><td>S</td><td>Mascoutah</td><td>Blue Steel</td><td>Colorado State</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='546209' first='Kara' last='Schubert']</td><td>MB</td><td>Grant Community</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High']</td><td>Loyola-Chicago</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='522629' first='Kelly' last='Ryan']</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Chicago (Marist)</td><td>1st Alliance</td><td>Western Michigan</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='585632' first='Victoria' last='(Tori) Brents']</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Carpentersville (Dundee-Crown)</td><td></td><td>Loyola-Chicago</td></tr><tr><td>32</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='546199' first='Katelyn' last='Beirne']</td><td>OH/RS</td><td>Mother McAuley</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429081' first='1st' last='Alliance VBC']</td><td>Ball State</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='522631' first='Ava' last='Calle']</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Mother McAuley</td><td>1st Alliance</td><td>Youngstown State</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->