Stanfel broke out as a prospect during the 2025 club season. She followed up that performance with a productive sophomore campaign at Dowling Catholic last fall. The ability to end points with power and throw up an effective block against the state’s top competition solidified her place among the state’s best opposite pins. Stanfel has raised her stock even more with a dominant club year with PowerPlex. She’s steadily adding power to her game and refining her volleyball skills. Stanfel is a good athlete with sharp instincts and agility that could handle more responsibilities on the court.

Now, we’ll bring the PowerPlex 16s into the fray. We were due for some right-side representation in this feature, and Stanfel is the perfect torchbearer for this position group. Like many of 16U Nelson’s pins, Stanfel is willing to swing on either side of the setter and adapt to several different lineups. However, this explosive athlete had some of her most highlight-worthy swings on the right side during the Midwest National Tune-Up. Stanfel readily exploits seams in the block and can turn down the line, too. Her range is not limited to positional flip-flopping.

Stanfel emerged as a prospect for us during the last year’s club season and with her showcase performances. She flashed that high upside again when I scouted Dowling at the Westside Invite in Cedar Rapids and again at the state tournament. As well as she performs now, one of the more exciting aspects of Stanfel as a prospect is that it feels like there’s a ways to go before reaching a considerable ceiling. Stanfel is powerful with a heavy swing. Long arms and leaping ability also aid in defending at the net. She’s effective at both pins, giving her the versatility college coaches covet. Stanfel still appears to be climbing the ladder when we watch her early-season club highlights.

Of course, we had to bring our Avoli Committed Athlete into the discussion. Stanfel’s vocal leadership was a big hit among showcase participants, but the Dowling Catholic sophomore brought the skills to back it up. We rarely see right-side hitters with such an eagerness to lock in for passing and defensive drills. Stanfel embraced the true spirit of the Prep Dig Circuit.