Miss Richard is a versatile and competitive prospect in the class of 2027 whose value lies in her ability to impact the match in multiple roles. At 5’9”, she brings a balanced frame and athleticism that translate well both as a setter and on the pins if need be. Dakota shows strong volleyball IQ, reading the game effectively and making smart decisions whether she is distributing or attacking.  We have loved seeing her stay calm in tough and tight situations at the Open level.  She is a true leader who can guide her squad to the next level.  As a setter, she delivers hittable balls with consistency and demonstrates comfort running offense in transition. When attacking, she plays with confidence and uses range and placement to score, particularly in broken plays. Defensively, she competes with energy and shows solid instincts in the back row.  Her adaptability gives coaches flexibility in system design and lineup construction. We know that she will star at Utah State when she arrives on campus to help lead their volleyball program.

Miss Richard has moved up in the State Rankings due to some great achievements.  She is now currently ranked as the 25^th best overall player and 6^th best setter according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays at Legacy Christian High School and for the MadFrog volleyball club program. Dakota is constantly working at her craft and has shown us that she deserves the recognition her hard work.  This past club season she helped to lead her squad to an Open division National Championship through tons of grit and determination to not let any adversity affect her game.  She was stellar in how she distributed the ball to all of her attackers and also how she tracked down every pass and dig from her back row.  I watched her ball out a few times throughout the entire club season and knew that once the updates were to happen, she would be moving up the list.  Please help us congratulate her on moving up the State Ranking List.