What Breakout 2026s Are Ready To Lead To Xtream?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are athletes who made a huge splash their freshman season.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='230661' first='Ellah' last='Derrer'] won a state title with Davenport Assumption, [player_tooltip player_id='389079' first='Bailey' last='Boeve'] of Hinton was on the All Tournament Team as her team advanced to the Class 2A semifinals, there were numerous freshmen who played on the big stage.&nbsp; But who is next? Who are the incoming sophomores that could be leading their team to playing in big matches and we could possibly lead their team to the big stage at Xtream?&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='215390' first='Jovi' last='Evans'], [player_tooltip player_id='753942' first='Avery' last='Helmuth'], [player_tooltip player_id='389071' first='Harper' last='Pacha'], and Katelyn Harlan - Mid-Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mid-Prairie advanced to the regional final in 2022 to lose to eventual champion in Davenport Assumption.&nbsp; They got a taste of the postseason and will be looking for more in 2023 when this freshman class returns as sophomores.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='215390' first='Jovi' last='Evans'] did about everything last year for the Hawks 370 assists, 202 kills, and 346 digs.&nbsp; She's been playing up on a highly talented Adrenaline 16s team who has notched some big wins at the open level for national qualifiers.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='389071' first='Harper' last='Pacha'] is playing on the Adrenaline 15s where last season she had nearly 200 kills.&nbsp; Southeast Iowa is loaded and Mid Prairie will be one who is no longer a secret. They are among the top teams.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389834' first='Ava' last='Lloyd'] - Sioux City North&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sioux City schools in general are on the rise in Western Iowa and Sioux City North is on the rise as they advanced to a regional final last year after defeating Waukee in the regional semifinal.&nbsp; North has a really solid freshman class that have been playing at MVP United out of Dakota Dunes, SD and has plenty of Siouxland athletes.&nbsp; Lloyd is an electric outside who can play all the way around.&nbsp; As a freshman, Lloyd had 229 kills and 237 digs.&nbsp; North also returns two other attackers who had over 100 kills in incoming seniors in Sidney Chamberlain and Ashlyn Strohbeen.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1601603569115103232?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1601603569115103232?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261094' first='Reese' last='Naeve'] and Kiley Devery - Iowa City Regina</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iowa City Regina is a school who is accustomed to being a sports powerhouse and volleyball is now on the rise where their future is looking bright.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='261094' first='Reese' last='Naeve'] had 442 kills in her freshman season and is one of the most dynamic players in Iowa's Class of 2026.&nbsp; She has played a key role in the success of [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 15R this past club season where they won the Iowa Region.&nbsp; Her counterpart on the high school court, Kiley Devery was a key attacker for the Regals with 166 kills and 80 blocks.&nbsp; This team will also return Sydney Wagner who had almost 900 assists and Caitlin Martin who was a key attacker in 2022.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389940' first='Lexi' last='Clendenen'] - Southeast Warren&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southeast Warren was another team who advanced to the regional championship in 2022 losing to North Tama who has been a consistent force in Class 1A.&nbsp; Clendenen was an All District pick where she had 156 kills and over 300 digs which any time over 100 kills and especially over 300 digs is something to be talked about.&nbsp; Jessica Lillig, Lilly Rowe, and Lola Shriver are others who are part of this freshmen class who will be looking to get to Xtream during their career.&nbsp; They finished with over 30 wins in 2022.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389066' first='Cambel' last='Drapeau'] - Dubuque Senior</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dubuque Senior built a nice season in 2022 where they had a huge regional final semifinal against City High in five sets before facing eventual state runner-up in Pleasant Valley.&nbsp; With over 20 wins, they are establishing a foundation to build on for 2023.&nbsp; Drapeau is a middle blocker who racked up over 100 kills and 40 blocks.&nbsp; She has been playing for the Adrenalines top 15s team where they have a solid group of athletes around the Cedar Rapids area. Look for the Rams to make another push in 2023 when they return a large core of their team, including setter Jenna Lewis who had over 700 assists in 2022.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389941' first='Nora' last='Konz'] - Treynor&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sending more love out to Western Iowa where Konz has established herself as a must watch six rotation outside for Treynor who has trophy cases full of volleyball history.&nbsp; This past season, Treynor won the Western Iowa Conference and had a 28-9 overall record.&nbsp; Konz had over 200 kills and 250 digs.&nbsp; She has been playing club for Premier Nebraska which is one of the top clubs not only in Nebraska, but in the country.&nbsp; Her 15s team has punched their ticket to USAV 15 Open Nationals in Chicago where they will compete in the highest division at nationals.&nbsp; This will be great momentum heading into the high school season where Treynor has a very talented juniors class coming back for their senior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->