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Jaya Engels

Jaya Engels

Jaya Engels

Outside Hitter/Right-Side Hitter
2028 Class
5'9" Height
Madison School
Kairos Elite Volleyball Club
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Jaya
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Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Madison
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SD
Jaya Engels | Outside Hitter | Class of 2028South Dakota Prep Dig No. 6 Overall • No. 2...
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Jaya Engels is a 5'9" Outside Hitter/Right-Side Hitter in the 2028 class. Engels attends Madison in Dakotas and plays club volleyball for Kairos Elite Volleyball. Engels's Player Profile was created on December 29, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Dig to see where Jaya Engels is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Jaya
Engels OH/RS
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Madison
|
SD
Jaya Engels
Jaya Engels | Outside Hitter | Class of 2028South Dakota Prep Dig No. 6 Overall • No. 2...
Written by Theresa Hickman
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Theresa Hickman

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@Theresa34109507 @prepdigdakotas theresa.prepdigs@gmail.com

Jaya Engels Jaya Engels Jaya Engels 5'9" | OH/RS Madison | 2028 State SD | Outside Hitter | Class of 2028
South Dakota Prep Dig No. 6 Overall • No. 2 Outside Hitter

Jaya Engels Jaya Engels Jaya Engels 5'9" | OH/RS Madison | 2028 State SD continues to separate herself as one of the most complete outsides in the 2028 class. Ranked No. 6 overall in South Dakota and the No. 2 outside hitter, she brings a blend of physicality, competitiveness, and all-around production that translates in every rotation.

Offensively, Jaya is a high-impact scorer who attacks with confidence and intent. She’s closing in on 600 career kills, and her growth shows in how she manages the block—using pace, angles, and shot variation to stay effective against different defensive schemes. Her approach is aggressive, her arm swing is fast, and she doesn’t shy away from big moments. She wants the ball when it matters.

What elevates her game is what she does behind the attack line. With nearly 600 career digs, Jaya is just as impactful in the back row as she is at the pin. She reads well, covers ground with urgency, and keeps rallies alive with effort and anticipation. Her serve receive continues to improve, allowing her to stay in all six rotations and anchor the floor.

Jaya plays with a competitive edge that shows up in tight sets. She stays composed, brings energy to her teammates, and consistently raises the level of play around her. As club season unfolds, her ability to score, defend, and lead in rhythm will keep her firmly on the radar of college coaches.

She’s not just producing—she’s building a complete, next-level game that continues to separate her in the 2028 class. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Jaya’s Highlights: https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/jaya_engels?video=5226232

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