Leading the State: All Prep Dig Upperclassman Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the 2026 Arkansas high school volleyball season has come to a close, the state's top upperclassman have continued to prove why they belong among the best. From insane offensive performances by hitters like [player_tooltip player_id='569597' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf'] to relentless defensive efforts from liberos like [player_tooltip player_id='793405' first='Eden' last='Fields'], these athletes have set the standard across Arkansas leaving underclassman no choice but to exceed those standards. The Prep Dig Arkansas All-Upperclassman Team recognizes juniors and seniors who have separated themselves through their consistency, competitiveness, and impact on the court. These standout athletes have not only elevated their programs but have also helped raise the level of volleyball throughout the Natural State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">First Team All Prep Dig Upperclassman Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH - [player_tooltip player_id='569597' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>653 kills, .379 hitting percentage, 394 digs, 56 aces, 35 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH - [player_tooltip player_id='747267' first='Preslie' last='Walker']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>523 kills, .249 hitting percentage, 346 digs, 47 aces, 11 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MB - [player_tooltip player_id='750224' first='Caroline' last='Stallbaumer']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>321 kills, .310 hitting percentage, 92 blocks, 13 aces, 24 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MB - [player_tooltip player_id='749837' first='Evelyn' last='Venters']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>395 kills, .326 hitting percentage, 140 blocks, 45 aces, 115 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OPP - [player_tooltip player_id='890979' first='Jalliyah' last='Freeman-Rhone']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>313 kills, .347 hitting percentage, 89 blocks, 40 aces, 224 digs, 332 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Setter - [player_tooltip player_id='749906' first='Molly' last='Miller']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1005 assists, 85 kills, 297 digs, 38 blocks, 41 aces, .242 team hitting percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Libero - [player_tooltip player_id='793405' first='Eden' last='Fields']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>622 digs, 25 aces, 406 receptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Second Team All Prep Dig Upperclassman Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH - Tristan Hamilton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>424 kills, .222 hitting percentage, 363 digs, 38 aces, 33 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH - [player_tooltip player_id='1008021' first='Lynley' last='Seyler']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>489 kills, .295 hitting percentage, 402 digs, 46 aces, 26 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MB - [player_tooltip player_id='765621' first='Laney' last='Brisiel']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>283 kills, .426 hitting percentage, 68 blocks, 24 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MB - [player_tooltip player_id='1008480' first='Kate' last='Calhoon']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>368 kills, .434 hitting percentage, 41 blocks, 42 aces, 108 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OPP - [player_tooltip player_id='749911' first='Avah' last='Brown']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>329 kills, .339 hitting percentage, 44 blocks, 74 digs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Setter - [player_tooltip player_id='749856' first='Reese' last='Davis']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>867 assists, .342 hitting percentage, 65 kills, 54 aces, 219 digs, 21 blocks, .251 team hitting percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Libero - [player_tooltip player_id='1008000' first='Braylin' last='Merritt']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>545 digs, 35 aces, 86 assists, 656 receptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention All Prep Dig Underclassman Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH - [player_tooltip player_id='806409' first='Lily' last='Harbin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH - [player_tooltip player_id='1008023' first='Tristyn' last='Moseley']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MB - [player_tooltip player_id='749917' first='Kenzy' last='Hogue']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MB - [player_tooltip player_id='818366' first='Sadie' last='Morrison']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OPP - [player_tooltip player_id='547495' first='Olivia' last='Ambeau']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Setter - [player_tooltip player_id='785641' first='Leelana' last='Kennach']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Libero - [player_tooltip player_id='808709' first='Harper' last='Hogue']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>461 digs, 30 aces, 80 assists, 445 receptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Dig Arkansas Senior Player of the Year</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["569597"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af67d8b338ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='569597' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf'] has been named the 2026 Prep Dig Arkansas Senior Player of the Year, following an exceptional senior campaign that showed her dominance, consistency, and versatility. Rehkopf finished the season with 653 kills and a .379 hitting percentage. Her contributions extended beyond her attack, as she recorded 394 digs, 35 blocks, 56 service aces, 15 assists, and 410 receptions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rehkopf is a generational player for the State of Arkansas. As she closes her high school career, Rehkopf leaves behind an impressive legacy and a standard of excellence worthy of the Prep Dig Arkansas Senior of the Year honor and all other honors available. Emmerson is truly an elite volleyball player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Dig Arkansas Junior Player of the Year</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890979"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af67d8b3396c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='890979' first='Jalliyah' last='Freeman-Rhone'] has been named the 2026 Prep Dig Arkansas Junior of the Year following an impressive season for her junior year. Freeman-Rhone recorded 313 kills with a .347 hitting percentage, 89 blocks, 40 aces, 224 digs, and 332 assists. She has proved she is one of the state's most complete athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her ability to contribute offensively, defensively, and as a playmaker separates her from the competition. With another season remaining, Freeman-Rhone has already established herself among Arkansas' elite and continues to raise the standard for other athletes to push for all-around success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setting the Standard, Leaving a Legacy</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes represent the talent, dedication, and competitive spirit that continue to elevate Arkansas volleyball. As seniors prepare for their next chapter and juniors look ahead to their final high school season, one thing remains certain: the future of Arkansas volleyball is in exceptional hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Hannah Hankins, @prepdighannah on IG/X.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->