Ruddy is a technically-sound, back-row player that stands out for her reliability. It’s a rock-solid platform that generates consistency in serve-receive. Lateral quickness and sharp reflexes lead to proper positioning against the opposing attack. Ruddy flows well with the action and covers a lot of ground, including a knack for being behind the block. She commands the back row with excellent communication in keeping the team on the same page. Ruddy has a chance to raise her stock with a big junior year for a Waukee team that should be among the state’s top contenders. The right college will invite her aboard in due time.

Ruddy is a technically-sound, back-row player that stands out for her reliability. It’s a rock-solid platform that generates consistency in serve-receive. Lateral quickness and sharp reflexes lead to proper positioning against the opposing attack. Ruddy flows well with the action and covers a lot of ground, including a knack for being behind the block. She commands the back row with excellent communication in keeping the team on the same page. Ruddy has a chance to raise her stock with a big junior year for a Waukee team that should be among the state’s top contenders.

We can always count on RVA Roots providing some defensive talent for our Iowa showcases. Ruddy kept the tradition alive with her brand of backcourt effort that uplifted everyone around her. Aside from all the eye-popping digs she made in six-on-six scrimmages, Ruddy also provided pinpoint passing to help her teammates run a smooth offense. Her six-dig-per-set campaign with Waukee High School this fall was just the beginning of Ruddy’s ascent among Iowa’s 2028s.

The 2028 class in Iowa might be deeper in non-pins than any in recent memory. Players like Ruddy are a big reason for that. Plenty of years she’d be ranked higher up on this list based on ability. The Waukee sophomore held it down in the back row this fall, ranking among the state’s leaders with 525 digs. She managed that by sharpening all aspects of her skill set, achieving consistency with better reads and reactions. Her 71 assists speak to her improvement on setting the pins off of the two ball. Ruddy has accomplished a lot in developing into a college recruit, and she has room to grow into more, which should be exciting for scouts.