Top Prospects Playing in the Mid Atlantic Power League

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The MAPL, or M-apple, runs the same weekend as the National Harbor Tournament. Metro normally dominates this tournament but they only have one travel team competing in the 16-18 division this year. Two teams are competing in the 14-16 age group. Their other teams are competing at out of state qualifiers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the top prospects competing in the 16-18 age division that have not yet made a college commitment based on the information I have.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Club 540</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["231633"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cf65b04505d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231633' first='Alexis' last='Scipione'] </strong>(setter/18 Elite) - She was previewed as a top prospect in the Volley by the James and led her team to a second place finish. Alexis shared the setting duties with [player_tooltip player_id='242125' first='Niya' last='Nash'], who has committed to Virginia Wesleyan. When Alexis played for Colgan she set a 5/1, getting the Sharks to the finals both years and winning the championship two years ago. She sets for teams that eventually stand on the winner's podium.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233560' first='Carley' last='Coghill']</strong> (MB/17 Elite) - A 5'10 middle with a vicious serve. Played for Massaponax in the State championship. Athletic and quick. Really liked her attitude on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peri Linterman</strong> (middle/17 Elite) - at 6'2 she has length. Hits the quicks well. Impressed with her play at Volley by the James.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to watch</strong>: <strong>Millani Marte</strong> (DS/Libero/18 elite) and <strong>Allison Lach </strong>(outside/17 elite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beach Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["242358"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cf65b0450af"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245597' first='Teagan' last='Engdahl']</strong> (outside/18 B) - Most of the players on Beach Elite have committed. Teagan is a 5'11" outside who played six rotations for Catholic High. A versatile player who can play left or right side. She can also provide a team offense from the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245600' first='Peyton' last='McGee'] </strong>(right side/17 B) - Peyton ranks number 10 in our class of 2025, but she will play up for Beach Elite. For Norfolk Academy she played right side. A very explosive player in the front row. At 5'9" her length may be short for a right side but her swing carries lots of velocity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242358' first='Megan' last='Stone']</strong> (libero/DS/17 B) - A 5'8" defensive specialist/libero who brings a good serve to the floor. Good hustle and quickness to play libero.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to watch</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='246935' first='Avery' last='Hanly']</strong> (outside) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245598' first='Martha' last='Boser'] </strong>(setter) both play for 17 B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue Ridge </strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181299"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cf65b0450f8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233008' first='Greta' last='Barwick']</strong> (setter/17 Blue) - She can hit left or right side with authority, playing all six rotations. Her hands are also capable of setting and staying in the front row to hit right side. At 5'9" her height may fall just short of being ideal as a hitter but the offense she strings to the court is real.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243771' first='Berkeley' last='Konrady']</strong> (OH/17 Blue) - A 6'0' left side from the class of 2025 who plays six rotations deserves attention. Definitely an offensive presence whether she plays front row or back row. Her number 68 ranking will climb after club season finishes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181299' first='Ada' last='McCoy']</strong> (left side/16 Blue) - A 5'11" left side who plays all six rotations. She ranks number 8 in our class of 2025. She led powerhouse Musselman High to the West Virginia State championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290934' first='Ava' last='Dickerson']</strong> (middle/16 Blue) - A 5'11" middle who missed our rankings for 2025. If given an opportunity she could probably hit outside, but the Blue Ridge team has two of the best outsides in the area. Her middle play and ability to put the ball down requires respect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to watch</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181302' first='Kennedy' last='Spaid'] </strong>(left side) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181280' first='Brenna' last='Corbin']</strong> (libero) play up on the 16 Blue team but fall in the class of 2026. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180302' first='Emma' last='White']</strong> (Libero) plays up for the 17 blue team. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180286' first='Hannah' last='McCullough']</strong> (setter) stands just 5'2" but she moves around the court like a hummingbird, darting from place to place. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Columbia Volleyball Academy</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["224123"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d045a52113e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237654' first='Jenna' last='Van der Biezen']</strong> (setter/18 black) - If you are looking for hands Jenna could be an answer. The Potomac District selected her to their first team and Class 5d Region voted her to the second team. She runs the quick sets well and controls the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235746' first='MacKenzie' last='Calhoun']</strong> (setter/17 red) - ranked the second best setter for the class of 2024 and the fifth best player overall. She also plays a pretty mean left side when used as a hitter. Just an athletic player who could probably play any position on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235747' first='Natalia' last='PeBenito']</strong> (libero/ 17 red) - For the second year in a row the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference voted her to their first team. She exhibits terrific hustle and consistency at the libero position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>East Coast Power </strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='209177' first='Paige' last='Meins'] </strong>(setter/18 Capital) - She set for Robinson High, earning a selection to the Patriot District first team. Runs the offense well setting a 5/1. A real competitor on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244500' first='Chloe' last='Cordoba'] </strong>(libero/18 Capital) - Voted to the class 6 second team and libero of the year for the Patriot Division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233000' first='Maura' last='Fay']</strong> (outside/17 Marble) At 6'1" she can play both left and right side. Tends to be restricted to just three rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maryland Jrs.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lindsay Kelley</strong> (setter/17 Black) - Lindsay likes to run a fast offense, shooting the quicks outside. She led her team to a first place finish in the Maryland Jrs Open, defeating a strong Blue Ridge 17 team. The 5'9" setter uses all areas of the court to establish her offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Payton Swinton </strong>(right side/17 Black) - The 5'10" lefthander has a powerful swing. When the team needs a point she appears to be the player they go to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to Watch</strong> - <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='477413' first='Kiara' last='Harmon']</strong> (middle/17 Black), <strong>Maya Ogbogu</strong> (middle/17 black) and <strong>Deviana Walker </strong>(left side/17 Black)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Metro </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181763"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d045a5211c8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If I was to watch one team play and find some players to build my program around this would be the team I watch. Packed with talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to watch - Lefty swinging <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181763' first='Jada' last='Aksu']</strong> (right side), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181307' first='Leni' last='Stanton-Parker']</strong> (middle/left side), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181303' first='Isabelle' last='Bardin']</strong> (setter), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181244' first='Ryan' last='Hicks']</strong> (setter), the 6'4" <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235284' first='Caitlin' last='Johnson']</strong> (middle), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181764' first='Kristen' last='Moore']</strong> (middle/right side), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238358' first='Evie' last='Huang']</strong> (libero/class of 2026), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181805' first='Madison' last='Smith']</strong> (left side) just to name a few. A player I have yet to watch is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249341' first='Baylee' last='Doolan']</strong> whose younger sister stood out for the Metro 15 team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter how great the talent, expecting a 16 team to win a 16-18 tournament field would be quite an accomplishment. Despite the odds, watching this team play will get you a handful of names to consider for the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paramount</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["225187"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d0b03168486"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207594' first='Paula' last='Sigurani'] </strong>(Libero/17) - The Class 6 all state first teamer has a good serve in addition to her excellent back row play. Very quick and fluid on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180282' first='Paige' last='Ahakuelo']</strong> (setter/17) - Very athletic setter with good hands. Quick to the ball. She set for James Wood in their championship run in class 4 this past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='225187' first='Simone' last='Schaefer'] </strong>(middle/16) - For those who want to find a dominating middle look no farther than Simone. Her 5'10" height could be a couple inches small but she makes up for that in determination. Simone ranks number 6 in our class of 2025. A very dynamic middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181311' first='Skyler' last='Tennant']</strong> (right side/16) - No reason the 5'10 " right side could shift to the left side. She plays right side in high school. Ranked at number 14 in our class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to watch</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='180292' first='Riley' last='Buddie'] (outside/17), [player_tooltip player_id='209795' first='Harlan' last='Wyche'] (middle/17), [player_tooltip player_id='238357' first='Claire' last='Mo'] (setter/16 - class of 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='235282' first='Adriana' last='Perodin'] (left side/16), [player_tooltip player_id='235291' first='Sadee' last='Gedse'] (libero/16)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. James</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='209797' first='Kiah' last='Jackson']</strong> (middle/18) - A 2024 playing up. At 6'0" Kiah has the length to play the position. She just needs more experience at the higher club level to begin dominating the position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231673' first='Stephanie' last='Strike']</strong> (setter/18) - At 6'0" she carries some length for the position. Good hands when she can get to the ball but her team struggled passing so she spent much of her time chasing balls. Stephanie made the WCAC second team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233012' first='Bridie' last='Wendling']</strong> (left side/17) - At the beginning of the high school season she did not seem that impactful from the outside. As the season progressed her game rose a level. Alexandria City would not have won the Class 6 State championship without her contributions. Voted to the Patriot District second team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Virginia Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["180298"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d146f0f1e06"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235826' first='Bryton' last='Hill'] </strong>(right side/18) - A 6'2" right side who can impact a game. Voted second team Patriot District.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180298' first='Alice' last='Holoubek'] </strong>(middle/17) - A 6'2' middle who knows how to play her position. Reads the setter well when moving from pin to pin. Hits the quicks with a powerful swing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237239' first='Azavia' last='Thomas']</strong> (left side/17) - Azavia is new to the game and plays for a high school that falls far from being a powerhouse. At 6'5" her appearance on the court has been noticed as she hits balls consistently over the smaller blocks. With more experience she has the potential to be an impact player. This year will be her first exposure to high level club ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180284' first='Chloe' last='Hokenson']</strong> (setter/17) - This 6'1" setter offers you choices. She plays a potent right side so you can play her as a hitter. She also has the hands to be used as a setter. Voted player of the year for the Liberty district and first team All State for Class 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181298' first='Ana' last='Toumazatos'] </strong>(left side/16) - A 6'0" six rotation left side who made Liberty District first team as a sophomore. With more experience she will gain consistency which will enhance her game at the highest level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181242' first='Shylah' last='Swope']</strong> (setter/16) - Sweet hands. She loves to jump set. Keeps blockers guessing with her varied locations. At 5'9" she can operate a 5/1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Others to watch - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181243' first='Evelyn' last='Jurden']</strong> (setter/right side/16), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233013' first='Gabriella' last='Flamish'] </strong>(middle/17), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='209794' first='Contessa' last='Falsone'] </strong>(middle/18) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231667' first='Rosina' last='Parker'] </strong>(outside/18) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->