Six Top Prospects to Track in the NLQ Open Division

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: digdakotas30 in the coupon code area   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a>   The Open Division at the Northern Lights Qualifier is where recruiting momentum is built. This is the stage where uncommitted athletes face top competition, handle high-pressure reps, and show college coaches exactly what they bring when the game speeds up. Every rally is evaluated. Every touch matters.   These six players enter NLQ without a college commitment—but not without attention. They are athletes who have earned their place through performance, growth, and competitive edge. They score in system and out of system. They stabilize serve-receive. They solve problems in transition. Most importantly, they compete with intent.   If you're a college coach building your 2027 class, this is your watch list. These are the uncommitted prospects who can shift a match, anchor a lineup, and demand a second look in the Open Division.    [player_tooltip player_id='516219' first='Lochlar' last='O'Bleness'] is pure energy in the backcourt. She plays with a motor that never shuts off, covering massive space and refusing to let balls hit the floor. Her read-and-react ability is elite—she tracks attackers early, beats the ball to the spot, and turns heat into clean, controlled digs. In serve-receive, her platform is calm and consistent, keeping her team in system and on tempo.   What makes Lochlar special is how she changes the feel of a match. She extends rallies, wins scramble points, and sparks momentum with effort plays that lift everyone on the floor. At NLQ, expect her to anchor the back row, erase tips and deep corners, and turn defense into offense. She's the kind of DS/L every coach wants—relentless, reliable, and impossible to ignore. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Madison Maximuk owns the net. She reads attackers early, closes seams with purpose, and presses over the tape with authority—making hitters think twice before swinging into her block. Her lateral movement is sharp, allowing her to stay square and on time even against fast offenses. Madison doesn't just get touches—she terminates points with her hands.   What stands out is her presence. Opposing pins adjust because of her. She controls space, dictates angles, and brings a physical edge that changes how offenses operate. At NLQ, expect to see Madison shutting down lanes, stacking stuff blocks, and anchoring the front row. She's the kind of middle who shifts momentum and sets the tone defensively for an entire team. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Myrsa Greenamyre brings a dynamic presence to the front row with her ability to impact the match from both the middle and the right pin. She moves well laterally, closes blocks with purpose, and presses over the net with strong hands, making her a constant factor in shutting down lanes. Offensively, she's explosive—attacking with confidence, especially on reverse tempo sets where she can use her length and arm speed to score cleanly.   What separates Myrsa is her versatility. She transitions seamlessly between roles, stays aggressive in broken plays, and gives her setter multiple options in every rotation. At NLQ, expect to see her create matchup problems at the net, terminate in rhythm, and be a physical presence on both sides of the ball. She's the type of hybrid athlete college coaches value—adaptable, powerful, and capable of changing a match from the front row. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='557005' first='Kaitlin' last='James'] is a middle you feel in every rally. She out-hustles opposing front rows, beats attackers to the spot, and closes blocks with urgency and intent. Her footwork is quick off the ground, allowing her to stay square and press over the net—turning swings into stuffed points. Offensively, she runs her routes hard, elevates with purpose, and finishes with confidence, especially in transition.   Kaitlin doesn't take plays off. She competes on every touch—whether it's chasing a tip, reloading for a second block, or demanding the ball in rhythm. At NLQ, expect her to set the tone in the middle, disrupt offenses, and bring relentless energy to both phases of the game. Don't miss her. Find her court and watch. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Mia Palmer runs an offense with poise and purpose. Her hands are clean, her location is consistent, and her tempo keeps hitters in rhythm across every rotation. She understands how to move a block—changing speeds, stretching the defense, and creating one-on-one matchups for her pins. Even in scramble situations, Mia stays composed, delivering hittable balls that keep the offense alive.   What makes Mia stand out is her command of the floor. She communicates, anticipates, and manages momentum like a true floor general. At NLQ, expect to see her orchestrate long runs, stabilize broken plays, and elevate everyone around her. She's the kind of setter who makes an entire lineup better—and one college coaches should be tracking closely. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     Ally Schwab is a true point-scorer from the pin. She attacks every inch of the court with authority—driving sharp angles, ripping line, and tooling the block when defenders cheat. Her arm speed generates heavy pace, and her approach mechanics keep her on time even when the set drifts. Ally doesn't just swing hard; she swings smart, using shot selection to dismantle a defense.   What separates her is how she applies pressure. Every rotation, she's a scoring threat in system and out of system, forcing blockers to commit and freeing up the offense around her. At NLQ, expect to see Ally terminate in big moments, stretch the block with range, and control rallies with power and precision. She's the kind of outside who changes the geometry of the floor—and demands a second look from every coach in the gym. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. Every player deserves a shot, and I'm honored to help tell their stories.</h2>   <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 <a href="https://prepdig.com/">PrepDig.com.</a> With your support, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences!</h2>   This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.   Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Theresa Hickman   Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas

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