Ngoh was Seven Lakes’ most consistent player in the match, and her strong play helped keep her team in the game in some moments. Opponents had no answer for her incredibly high contact point and powerful swings, and the Spartans had their best moments in the game when they were in system and their senior middle managed to get into a good offensive rhythm. Ngoh’s blocking also made its mark in the game, as she got some stuffs in key moments and initiated some of their comebacks with her strong play at the net.

The senior middle has been one of the fastest-rising players in the entire country and was recently with the US U20 national team. An athletic freak, Ngoh is an elite blocker who not only gets stops at a high volume but also gets them in key moments of matches, making a real impact in games. She moves very quickly at the net, gets off the floor incredibly well and is extremely aggressive above the net, getting in the way of opposing hitters. Her offense is also very powerful, and she can be a key contributor in that area of the game, too, when she gets going, as besides making contact with the ball at a high point, she also hits it very hard.

HJV 17 Elite’s outstanding middle blocker, Willtrace Ngoh Willtrace Ngoh 6'0" | MB Seven Lakes | 2027 State TX means business this week. There is not a block she won’t push to close or a point she won’t celebrate. Her determined play protects her defense and fuels her teams confidence in winning. She swings aggressively and intently at the net, earning the trust of her setters and teammates to put the ball down when it’s needed. Her energy, her powerful swing, and reliable play is what is keeping her team on top of their game.

Ngoh is part of the HJV 17 Elite team that will be in action in the 17 Open Division in Indiana. Constantly present in USA Volleyball training camps, she’s incredibly athletic and complements it with tremendous hard work and a very high volleyball IQ. Wiggles, as she’s known, continues to get better every day, and her blocking is feared by opponents all over the country, as despite being tall and physical, she reads the game extremely well and is always one step ahead when it comes to getting to the pin and pressing them. Her impressive firepower also shows on offense, as she makes contact with the ball at a ridiculously high point and puts a lot of pressure into her swings to beat blockers and defenders.

Highlights

Miss Ngoh is currently ranked as the 40th best overall player in the 2027 grad class according to the Prep Dig Texas State Ranking List. She plays at Seven Lakes High School and also for the Houston Juniors volleyball club. The amount of raw power in Ngoh’s game is astounding. When she connects with the ball, the sound alone turns heads across the gym. Her explosiveness at the net allows her to terminate quickly, often before opposing blockers can establish proper hand positioning. She is not just big and physical, she is technically advanced in how she sees the game unfold in front of her. What stands out most about her blocking is her vision and anticipation. She reads the quality of the opponent’s pass, processes the likely set location, and explodes laterally to seal the correct side of the net. That ability to close space early makes her a dominant shut down blocker and a true weapon against opposing offensive systems. Attackers must account for her presence at all times. Offensively, she runs the full route tree that you expect from a high level middle. Whether it is a quick in front, a slide, or a tempo variation designed to stress the block, she executes with both precision and speed. Her footwork keeps her balanced and available in transition, which allows her setter to trust her in critical moments. Her commitment to Southern California speaks to both her ceiling and her production. We are proud to have Willtrace listed among the best players in the state of Texas. Please join us in congratulating her on her continued success and recognition in the Prep Dig Texas 2027 State Rankings.