I remember scouting Isaacson throughout the 2025 Northern Lights Qualifier and thinking the upside was tremendous. The long-limbed attacker has begun realizing that potential in the last year. She worked hard on her all-around game and became more consistent in all aspects. The main attraction is a huge swing that can end the action in an instant. Isaacson rises well above the net, creates torque and hammers down on the defense. She took her game to another level in helping PowerPlex qualify for the USAV Nationals this year and will be one of the main contributors for an Ankeny team with its eyes on a Class 5A title. Isaacson rose up two spots to No. 10 in the latest Prep Dig Iowa Class of 2028 rankings. The Drake commitment has as much upside as any prospect in the cycle.

Iowa PowerPlex gets another pin on the board. 16U Nelson has hoisted championship trophies on our circuit, and Isaacson has had her hand in many of the team’s triumphs. She has cemented her well-rounded influence by stepping up as a floor defender in the middle-back area. Of course, Isaacson can do some scoring of her own when her number is called.

I will be looking forward to PowerPlex 16 Nelson take the court again.  I was able to see them at Triple Crown where they went toe to toe with some of the top teams in the nation.  One of their key players will be Elle Isaacson who can score at will.  She is one of the top targets on the outside where she puts a lot of pace on her swing.  She has shown she can serve receive and defend as well as be an outlet in the backrow.  This team has a bid to the Freedom Division at USAV Nationals in Indy later in June where I think they could make a run.  

Isaacson is a player that has steadily improved during the last year. She stood out with her performance at the 2025 Northern Lights National Qualifier and took a step forward when watching her again throughout her sophomore season at Ankeny this past fall. Isaacson had made strides again during an in-person scout at the 2026 ASICS Show Me National Qualifier in mid-April in Kansas City. Competing with PowerPlex 16U Nelson, she’d sharpened her skills and added strength. Her swing from the 10-foot line has become noticeably more consistent. Long arms and leaping ability lend themselves to improving that skill even more. Isaacson’s swing is adding velocity. Athleticism and agility creates versatility keeping open the door for development at either pin. That’s enhanced by strong defense at the net. She produced 203 kills and 29.0 blocks as a 10th-grader on a Class 5A state semifinalist last fall and is a prospect trending up.