With a daughter in the 2029 class, I’ve seen many of its members compete. During club, that includes student-athletes from neighboring states. Carlson is a player I’ve watched a lot in the last few years. From Six Pack to United to Select, she’s as steady and consistent as they come. Carlson showed that as a Rock Island (IL) High freshman during the 2025 pre campaign, when she registered 100 kills, 110 digs, 39 assists and 54 ace serves in 56 sets. Carlson was setting when I saw her competing with Select 15 Mizuno at the 2026 Nike President’s Day Classic in St. Louis and, earlier, at the Iowa Invitational. As mentioned, she’s consistently good at putting the ball where her attackers prefer it. Carlson is taller with long arms, which helps her own attack and in throwing up the block. She’s sound in serve-receive and holds up well defending in the back row. Carlson is athletic and moves smoothly around the court.

With a daughter in the 2029 class, I’ve seen many of its members compete. During club, that includes student-athletes from neighboring states. Carlson is a player I’ve watched a lot in the last few years. From Six Pack to United to Select, she’s as steady and consistent as they come. Carlson showed that as a Rock Island (IL) High freshman during the 2025 pre campaign, when she registered 100 kills, 110 digs, 39 assists and 54 ace serves in 56 sets. Carlson was setting when I saw her competing with Select 15 Mizuno at the 2026 Nike President’s Day Classic in St. Louis and, earlier, at the Iowa Invitational. As mentioned, she’s consistently good at putting the ball where her attackers prefer it. Carlson is taller with long arms, which helps her own attack and in throwing up the block. She’s sound in serve-receive and holds up well defending in the back row. Carlson is athletic and moves smoothly around the court.