Ella Harden Ella Harden 5'8" | OH/DS/L West Central | 2029 State SD brings power that changes the tone of a match. Her approach is explosive, her arm speed is fast, and she attacks with intent in every rotation. What stands out is her growth—she gets stronger with every event, expanding both range and confidence. Ella isn’t afraid of big moments; she welcomes them. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

This weekend, coaches can expect a pin who applies constant pressure and forces defenses to adjust.

Ella Harden Ella Harden 5'8" | OH/DS/L West Central | 2029 State SD | OH | No. 5 Outside – Class of 2029
Ella brings a steady, reliable presence to the pin. Over the last season, she showed growth in rally management—knowing when to take a full swing and when to extend points with smart placement. Her court awareness allows her to exploit defensive gaps, and she showed improvement in out-of-system attacking situations.

Moving forward, Ella’s development will center on adding more physicality to her attack and tightening her serve receive mechanics. With continued strength gains and reps against faster defenses, she projects as a dependable six-rotation outside with increasing offensive upside. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Ella Harden Ella Harden 5'8" | OH/DS/L West Central | 2029 State SD – Outside Hitter – Freshman – West Central
Don’t let the grade fool you — freshman Ella Harden Ella Harden 5'8" | OH/DS/L West Central | 2029 State SD plays with the presence of a veteran. Leading the team in both kills and aces, Harden brings a fierce swing from the left side and a jump serve that can change momentum in a hurry. She’s quickly become a go-to option for West Central, staying steady in serve receive and explosive at the net, showing a calm, competitive edge that’s rare for a freshman at this level. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Ella Harden Ella Harden 5'8" | OH/DS/L West Central | 2029 State SD enters her freshman year at West Central with something many in her class don’t—early varsity experience. Whether she’s swinging from the outside or working in the middle, Ella brings size, versatility, and potential to the floor. With continued reps and development this season, she’s poised to be a key piece in West Central’s future. Keep an eye on this South Dakota prospect—her ceiling is high.

~Theresa @prepdigdakotas