Shockwave is back on the board with one of our highest-ranked defensive specialists in Kansas’ 2029 class. She made an immediate impact with Andover Central last fall, racking up a triple-digit dig total as the Jaguars battled to a 27-11 mark. That freshman campaign demonstrated Holcomb’s willingness to patrol any zone along the end line, and that’s often a good omen for showcase success. The constant shuffles of Sunday’s event would not deter Holcomb’s calm, steady demeanor during scrimmages. Positive momentum is peaking after Holcomb’s top-five placement with Shockwave 15 Black at AAU Nationals, so expect a productive outing in Year 2 on the prep side.

Andover Central’s Holcomb is ranked No. 24 overall. She tallied 138 digs and 177 serve receptions during her freshman season. I have not seen her play in person, but I was impressed with the amount of game footage she has on her HUDL account. She has a calmness to her game and some mustard on her serve. Too often, defensive-minded athletes lack sufficient footage to determine whether they can serve effectively or not. That’s not case with Holcomb.