More Freshman To Add To The Watchlist List Before LSR

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lone Star Regionals is coming up soon! This is the start of a series to highlight players that should be on everyone's watchlist, starting with the class of 2026. Below are 5 athletes who should be on your radar for LSR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='254265' first='London' last='King'] - Setter - New Age 15</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Age Volleyball Club's [player_tooltip player_id='254265' first='London' last='King'] is a versatile athlete that can make tough plays happen. She is a 6-rotation player that hits right side on the front row and puts up an impressive block. She plays for a very disciplined program and it shows throughout all levels of her play. She plays for Manvel High School, one of the elite programs in the area, and she is gaining valuable playtime by being able to play 6 rotations and further increase her volleyball IQ. You should definitely check out London and her team as they have a very gritty style of play that is fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='300846' first='Danielle' last='Whitmire'] - Setter - TAV 15 Black</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='300846' first='Danielle' last='Whitmire'] is showing that she is on the shortlist of elite setters in her class. Her 6'1 size makes her a great 6-rotation setting option and she understands the game at a higher level than most freshmen, and you can definitely tell the difference compared to setters across the court. I also love that she always looks calm and composed at all times. I have yet to see her frazzled in a high-stakes environment. I love her ball movement and ability to move hitters around the court to create optimal chances for success. There is a reason [player_tooltip player_id='300846' first='Danielle' last='Whitmire'] is ranked as the #3 setter in her class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hannah Mae Lee - Middle - [program_tooltip program_id='431200' first='Madfrog' last=''] 15 National Green</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='254160' first='Hannah' last='Lee'] comes in at the #2 middle in our Prep Dig rankings for her class. [program_tooltip program_id='431200' first='Madfrog' last=''] has done a very good job with this team this year. They have found ways to get creative in getting their middles involved in the play, and Hannah has shown her versitility with her shot selection. She can terminate on any part of the floor, and is so smart in her placement and reading the set. She will absolutely crank on the ball if it is her set, and has been known to be a real momentum changer. While we haven't written about Hannah a lot, she is one hundred percent worth the look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='270008' first='Julia' last='Flessas'] - Libero - Texas Legacy 15 Elite</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After securing a bid at the Salt Lake City Qualifier over the weekend, [player_tooltip player_id='270008' first='Julia' last='Flessas'] should be on your list. She racked up double digit kills in the championship game after a solid 3 days of competition. She is gaining more traction recently in the Prep Dig curcuit after her performances at Cross Court Classic as well. Julia is an excellent server and can defend a hard driven ball no problem. You will have no problem finding her court as you can hear her communicating from 3 courts away, even in a busy convention center. Make sure to add this up-and-coming libero to your list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='240982' first='Shannon' last='Dworaczyk'] - Setter - Houston Skyline 15 Black</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='240982' first='Shannon' last='Dworaczyk'] plays for Houston Skyline 15 Black and has been under the radar until recently where she showed out at Lone Star Classic. She is setting 6 rotations mostly for her team, and has a beautiful jump set to see. She has a great connection with her middle blockers and sets them up for success at the net. She is an over communicator who is always talking to her hitters as well. She is not currently ranked in our Prep Dig rankings but after her performance this year that could change. She is definitely a watchlist athlete who has great hands and a quick tempo set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->