The Complete Opposite: Arkansas's Best Returning RS Hitters

The right-side hitter position is one of the most demanded and unsung positions on the court. Whether you are a 5-1 RS/S or a six-rotation stallwart, opposites are expected terminate like an outside, block like a middle and most importantly, slow down the opposition's top outside hitters. This returning group of right-sides are a combination of all the skills needed.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Dig Arkansas: Top Returning Right-Side Hitters for 2026</h2>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Player</th><th>2025 Production</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='834319' first='Kirby' last='Conrad']</td><td>403 Kills • .236 Hit% • 49 Aces</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1004470' first='Claire' last='Schofield']</td><td>302 Kills • .225 Hit% • 162 Assists</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='749911' first='Avah' last='Brown']</td><td>274 Kills • .272 Hit% • 49 Blocks</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='890979' first='Jalliyah' last='Freeman-Rhone']</td><td>271 Kills • .254 Hit% • 63 Blocks</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Blakeley Pryor</td><td>228 Kills • .209 Hit% • 112 Assists</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='774111' first='Vivian' last='Hope']</td><td>188 Kills • 34 Blocks • 201 Assists</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='889184' first='Harper' last='Davie']</td><td>187 Kills • .170 Hit% • 43 Blocks</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='786631' first='Addison' last='Tharnish']</td><td>181 Kills • .202 Hit% • 63 Blocks</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='752220' first='Olivia' last='Miller']</td><td>140 Kills • .133 Hit% • 417 Assists</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='842773' first='Hope' last='Oden']</td><td>136 Kills • .114 Hit% • 35 Blocks</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>    2025 Stats: 403 Kills | .236 Hitting % | 49 Aces   The Warriors have a dependable standout in [player_tooltip player_id='834319' first='Kirby' last='Conrad']. She enters the season as Arkansas' most productive returning right-side hitter. She has the ability to shoulder a heavy offensive workload while remaining a consistent point scorer throughout a match. Conrad added 34 blocks last season along with 168 digs. Her serve adds another dimension to her game, making her a player who can influence momentum from both the service line and the front row.     2025 Stats: 302 Kills | .225 Hitting % | 162 Assists   Schofield's versatility separates her from many players at the position. She is a reliable attacker while also showing the court awareness and ball-handling skills to contribute as a secondary setter. That combination gives Bentonville flexibility without sacrificing offensive production. The talented RS/S will be heading to Missouri Southern State next fall, but she has unfinished business in the 6A West to handle first.       2025 Stats: 274 Kills | .272 Hitting % | 49 Blocks   Avah will be playing the same position, just in a new place this season. Brown is one of the state's premier two-way front-row players and she will suiting up this season at Fayetteville, after two strong seasons at Rogers HS where she tallied 415 kills and 107 blocks. This lefty has the entine bag of tricks when she attacks. Brown hits with efficiency, scores at a high rate from the right pin, and consistently impacts matches as a blocker. Her size, length, and ability to score in transition make her one of the most difficult matchup problems in Arkansas. She recently committed to Old Dominion.     2025 Stats: 228 Kills | .209 Hitting % | 112 Assists   Blakeley had a strong first season on the varsity club as a sophomore in 2025. Pryor brings versatility and consistency to the right side. Teaming with [player_tooltip player_id='749844' first='Leighton' last='Keyes'] and Beau Cameron, Har-Ber will have a lot of offense coming back. She is capable of producing points from the pin while also contributing as a secondary setter, giving her team another option when plays break down. Her combination of offensive production and playmaking ability makes her one of the more well-rounded right-side hitters returning in Arkansas.     2025 Stats: 271 Kills | .254 Hitting % | 63 Blocks   Freeman-Rhone brings physicality to every rotation. Jalliyah is an exciting player that can light it up from the pin. She combines efficient offense with one of the strongest blocking totals among returning right sides, giving her the ability to influence matches whether she's scoring points or slowing opposing attacks. She was all over the stats sheet for Northside last season. Jalliyah was top 3 is every category and she led in blocks and aces. She is a true all around talent.     2025 Stats: 188 Kills | 34 Blocks | 201 Assists   [player_tooltip player_id='774111' first='Vivian' last='Hope']'s all-around game stands out. She contributes offensively, blocks effectively, and possesses the ball skills to help facilitate the offense. Few right-side hitters in Arkansas impact as many statistical categories. Hope notched a team leading 50 aces in 2025 and was second in assists. Vivian has the size that college coaches are looking for is S that can handle playing at the net as well. Benton has a lot of talent coming back and will be in the thick of things in the 5A conference this season.     2025 Stats: 187 Kills | .170 Hitting % | 43 Blocks   On a team loaded with young talent, [player_tooltip player_id='889184' first='Harper' last='Davie'] was one of the youngest players on the court for Shiloh and she came out swinging, literally. She already plays beyond her years. Her size and athleticism create favorable matchups on the right side, while her experience as a setter provides a unique understanding of offensive timing. As she continues to develop physically, her ceiling remains exceptionally high. With a team that returns almost all of their starters, including fellow freshmen starters last season; [player_tooltip player_id='763687' first='Bristol' last='Bonanno'] and Micah Unger, Shiloh looks ready to be a challengers as they step in the tough 6A west.     2025 Stats: 181 Kills | .202 Hitting % | 63 Blocks   Tharnish is a physical front-row player capable of contributing from multiple positions, but she seems settled on the right-side. Her blocking numbers rank among the best in this group, and she continues to develop into a dependable scoring option on the right side. With nowhere to go but up after a great rookie season, Addison looks to be force for the Mavericks in 2026.     2025 Stats: 140 Kills | .133 Hitting % | 417 Assists   Miller's versatility is her greatest strength. Baptist Prep is known for being a well balanced team that can out scheme you and Olivia is a talented setter who knows how to set her hitters up to take advantage of the oppositions weakness. She can attack from the right side while also running an offense, giving her coaching staff significant flexibility. Her high assist total reflects her volleyball IQ and ability to impact matches beyond scoring.     2025 Stats: 136 Kills | .114 Hitting % | 35 Blocks   Hope is a talented 3-sport star. She plays basketball and soccer as well as volleyball. Oden provides a dependable presence on the right side with the ability to contribute offensively and defensively. She continues to improve as a front-row player and has the tools to take another step forward during the 2026 season for the Pointers.    The stats used in this article were uploaded into MaxPreps. I realize there are some teams that didn't upload stats last season, please encourage coaches to do so. It's your play that matters, but stats do help paint a picture. We will continue to grow our database and be inclusive of players from all around the state. If you know a player that deserved to be highlighted, I'd love to hear about them. Reach out to me at <a href="mailto:bdsrecruiting10@gmail.com">bdsrecruiting10@gmail.com</a> or connect with me on X (predigRob) and Instagram(@prepdigarrob). Let's continue showcasing the incredible talent Arkansas volleyball has to offer.

The right-side hitter position is one of the most demanded and unsung positions on the court. Whether you are a 5-1 RS/S or a six-rotation stallwart, opposites are expected terminate like an outside, block like a middle and most importantly, slow down the opposition's top outside hitters. This returning group of right-sides are a combination of all the skills needed.