Younger Players playing in 18s at Reno

Prep Dig Kansas covers live summer event in Topeka.

Andy Cole

April 28, 2023 @ 10:55 AM

These are athletes to watch in years ahead because they are playing in an older age group   Dalton Allen, MB, 2024, Envision – Allen is a graceful athlete that is always seeking an opportunity to play the ball. She is an offensive option both on the rightside and in the middle. On defense, she tracks the ball with her eyes and movement toward the action in play. Overall, she is always working and staying involved in the game.   London Hoffart, MB, 2025, SVC – Hoffart puts up a block that takes up space and hitters have to hit around. She gets up and then over the net with a lot more potential to be a solid blocker that hitters face. There is a sense of understanding of where to be at certain times that show she has great volleyball IQ. With a good volleyball IQ, look for her to continue to build a connection with her setters on offense.   Rylee Fillebrown, OH, 2024, Lady Sharx – Fillebrown is a smart hitter that will find the far corners of the court. This likely comes from a well-timed and controlled approach. While she is waiting before the set and while the set is in the air, she gets more time to see what the block and defense is doing. She has great use of her hands in serve receive.   Sydney Perez, OH, 2024, Twisters – Perez looks to the defense rather than open court when hitting. She hits off the block and tips to areas that make a defender move. This playful hitter can be overlooked because she will quietly keep adding points the scoreboard with her smart hitting. There is a lot of hustling in her game, especially with her front-row defense.   Mya Okereeh, MB, 2025, Spark – Okereeh can turn tough plays into longer rallies by being such a good athlete. For example, she runs an approach route with a set going behind her and she somehow finds a way to bring that ball back in front of her to stay in play. When in the system, she gets up in the air quickly when hitting middle. As quick as she gets in the air, the ball will go down quick as well.   Grace Culler, S, 2025, Club Prime – Culler runs an organized offense that starts with setting the middles early in the match. She is very comfortable moving to passes three feet off the net. The height of her sets to both antennas make it a very hittable ball. Additionally, she can change gears well and set a fast-tempo ball.

These are athletes to watch in years ahead because they are playing in an older age group