Vol. 3 Get to know your top 2027’s for June 15th!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>If you loved this article, please follow our Instagram page,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">PrepDigDakotas</a>&nbsp;for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes action.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After following our page, take the next step and&nbsp;<strong>subscribe to PrepDig</strong>! By subscribing, you'll not only stay connected to the latest coverage of your favorite events, but you'll also be helping to shine a spotlight on rising volleyball talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Use discount code&nbsp;<strong>digdakotas30</strong>&nbsp;for an exclusive offer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>June 15th is just around the corner—and if you're a college coach scanning your list for game-changers, these are the names you <em>need</em> to know. These aren't just athletes; they're power hitters with explosive verticals, terminal swings, and unstoppable presence at the net. Whether it's hammering balls from the pin, tooling the block, or unloading out of system, these players bring serious heat. Their footwork is sharp, their arms are fast, and their confidence is unmatched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're looking for that go-to player who can take over a match and rack up kills under pressure, this is your class. Let's break down the hitters who are built for the big stage and ready to make an immediate impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724985"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68419fc3ca1b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~Because I enjoy volleyball and being with my teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I do training with EHP for strength and conditioning during the season and off-season, and during the season, have practice 2 times a week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I make sure to get assignments in on time and to not only focus on volleyball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I think my strengths are serving, serving, and hitting, and my weaknesses are off-blocker defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~Something in dentistry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724943"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68419fc3ca214"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I want to play college volleyball because of my love for the sport. I want to continue to develop my skills and compete at a higher level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~In season, I have strength training class and vb practices after school. During off-season, I do strength and conditioning training and play club volleyball. I also go to open gyms and camps to maximize my gym time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I spend whatever extra time I have in my day to get my homework done. A lot of my friends play the same sports as me, so it makes it easier to balance friendships and focus on my sports. I'm blessed with a really big, supportive family. They travel near and far to be and my games and help me with anything I need on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I have had the opportunity to play many different positions. This has helped me gain good court awareness and confidence in my skills. I love hitting, but I am also reliable on serve receive and defense. I am continuing to improve on my spot serving and consistently closing the gap in the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~My interest is to pursue a career in the medical field. But I am still undecided.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747883"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68419fc3ca265"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~Volleyball is my safe place and a way I feel like I belong and want to be, no matter what. I love being on the court with 5 other girls who love the game as much as me. I want to play in college for the opportunities it will give me and life lifelong friendships I will have.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~During the off season, I play club volleyball, I go to Exos weight classes, and I also lift weights in school. I go to open gym twice a week as well. During the season, I lift at exos and open gym weight classes while going to practice every day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I use a planner and schedule ahead so I know what my week looks like, so I can balance everything going on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I'm a good teammate on and off the court, cheering the other girls on. I'm also a player who wants to be the best and push myself. A weakness I have is having expectations for myself that aren't always achievable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~I would like to join the Criminology Major as a Forensic Scientist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725199"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68419fc3ca2b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I have enjoyed playing volleyball since 5th grade and would love to continue playing one of my favorite sports.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~In-Season, we have practice every day after school and games throughout the week. Off-season, we have club volleyball on the weekend, and in the summer, we go to multiple team camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~Get my homework done during the day, so after practice, I can hang out with friends or go home and relax and get plenty of sleep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~My strengths are being able to make big plays when my team needs them most, and also keeping calm in high-pressure moments. Communicating more is one of my weaknesses, just always talking to my teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~Dental Hygienist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725196"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68419fc3ca2fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I want to play college volleyball because I have so much love for the sport, and I couldn't imagine ending my journey after high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~My training in-season comes through many workouts weekly through our strength and conditioning program at Kairos, following workouts and agility training in my other sports, basketball and track. My off-season workouts are also mostly through Kairos and roughly twice a week through a different strength and conditioning program. Followed with summer training/open gyms for not only volleyball, but basketball and track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I balance all of these activities by staying organized, planning out my weeks, and staying consistent with my schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~My strengths as a player are the energy and leadership I bring on the court, followed by a heavy arm and a big block. My area of improvement as a player is reading the ball on defense more efficiently and adding in more shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~My academic interests are in the medical field, and I plan to follow a pre-med track because I'm passionate about science and helping others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I don't know about you, but after getting to know these girls, I've become one of their biggest fans. Each of them brings something unique to the court—whether it's a lights-out swing from the pin, a lockdown dig in serve receive, or the kind of energy that shifts momentum in a rally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To all the younger athletes reading this: your journey starts now. Keep grinding through the reps, trust the process, and stay coachable. Every serve, every pass, every swing is one step closer to your dream. It only takes one coach to see your hustle, your heart, and your potential. So keep showing up, keep playing big, and remember—your breakout moment is just one rally away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Please help us continue to grow this positive platform for players by spreading the word and encouraging your friends to subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/"><strong>PrepDig.com</strong>.</a>&nbsp;With your support, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Theresa Hickman @</em></strong>prepdigdakotas</h4> <!-- /wp:heading -->