Harlan’s evolution continues. We were first introduced to this dynamic athlete through her debut season as an Omaha Westside middle blocker. That experience showcased Harlan’s willingness to do anything necessary to help her team succeed. She has returned to her native outside spot with Nebraska Elite 15 Apex, a frequent qualifier contender at stops nationwide. Her range and high contact point have set the tone again.

We were bound to discuss this Omaha Westside freshman eventually. Harlan excelled with one of Class A’s most prominent powerhouses, producing triple-digit kills on a 0.236 clip for the semifinalist Warriors. This dynamic athlete did most of her damage in the middle last fall, but that narrative might evolve as Harlan rejoins her Nebraska Elite crew. She has taken reps on the outside and could emerge as a leading scorer on Nebraska’s 15s circuit.

Harlan is a jack-of-all-trades in the front row. We saw her prowess as a middle blocker during her freshman season with Omaha Westside, culminating in another Warrior trip to the Class A semifinals. However, Harlan’s tenure at our Exposure Tour completely rewrote our scouting report. She took extensive reps as a pin hitter and was willing to take a rip at any ball she was given. Converted middle blockers often struggle with out-of-system termination, but Harlan’s creativity on the left side was a highlight of Saturday’s showcase. We’ll see which positional designation takes precedence when Harlan suits up for Nebraska Elite’s top 15s squad this spring.

Add another Class A standout to the list of 2029 stars heading to our showcase. Harlan’s tireless work in the middle was a huge highlight of Omaha Westside’s ascent to this year’s semifinals. She connected well with fellow freshman Sofia Meister Sofia Meister 5'11" | S/RS Omaha Westside | 2029 NE and varied her shots based on what was available across the net. Harlan churned out seven kills on a 0.333 clip against top-seeded Lincoln North Star, adding to her steady uptick in production as we went deeper into the fall season. She’s only going to get better–a scary thought for future opponents on the Class A circuit. That development continues at Saturday’s event.