Are we allowed to include Volkmer in this group? After all, she was an elite outside attacker for top-seeded Lincoln North Star last fall. However, we’ve seen a new wrinkle of Volkmer’s game flourish as she has transitioned to Nebraska ONE 17 Synergy. This all-around superstar has frequently shoulder the team’s libero role in 2026, and the positive results have rolled in. We covered 17 Synergy’s runner-up finish in NEQ’s 17 Open division. Volkmer’s constant improvement and stability in the back row has changed the dynamic for this year’s crew and helped catalyze the triumph. If anything, Volkmer’s tenure as a libero has elevated her stock as an outside hitter, too.

Are we allowed to include Volkmer in this group? After all, she was an elite outside attacker for top-seeded Lincoln North Star last fall. However, we’ve seen a new wrinkle of Volkmer’s game flourish as she has transitioned to Nebraska ONE 17 Synergy. This all-around superstar has frequently shoulder the team’s libero role in 2026, and the positive results have rolled in. We covered 17 Synergy’s runner-up finish in NEQ’s 17 Open division. Volkmer’s constant improvement and stability in the back row has changed the dynamic for this year’s crew and helped catalyze the triumph. If anything, Volkmer’s tenure as a libero has elevated her stock as an outside hitter, too.