2. Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND | Outside Hitter | #2 Outside Pin / #3 Overall Player in ND

Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND is our #2 outside hitter and #3 overall player in the Class of 2029, and she can put up big offensive numbers. She has a strong vertical, brings power to her swing, and isn’t afraid to take a big shot when her team needs it. I really like how she can attack different areas of the court. She’ll go after the line, but she can also come back across her body and create openings in the defense. What impresses me about Julia is how much her team can rely on her offensively. She gets plenty of opportunities to swing, and she keeps finding ways to score even when the defense knows the ball is coming her way.

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Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND had a strong six-rotation tournament. She took care of quality-first contacts in service reception and then quickly readjusted her approach to remain available during the transition. What stood out was how she was able to turn a passing play into an attack without getting behind the play so quickly. She knew where the blockers were setting up, used the available space, and changed pace well enough to keep defenders from getting into predictable reads. This is why she made All-Tournament Team!~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Julia Hulstein plays efficient volleyball. Her footwork stays clean, her timing is consistent, and she adjusts well to tempo changes without losing her swing. She is not giving away points. She is working seams, using the block, and keeping the ball in play when needed. In transition, she is ready and makes herself available, which keeps the offense balanced. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Why invite now: She is reliable in all phases and gives steady production across rotations.

At 6’0″, Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND looks the part—and plays it. Ranked No. 3 overall and the No. 2 outside hitter in the Class of 2029, she brings a physical, polished attacking game that translates immediately. Her approach is clean, her arm is fast, and she contacts high, allowing her to score over blocks and attack seams with authority. Julia is comfortable taking big swings from the pin, staying aggressive in transition, and terminating even when the ball isn’t perfect.

What makes her especially dangerous is her ability to score efficiently. She reads the block, adjusts in the air, and uses the full court—never forcing low-percentage swings. Combine that with her six-rotation reliability, and you get an outside hitter who impacts the match on every touch. College coaches should be watching closely— Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND has the size, skill, and offensive IQ to be a next-level pin. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND – Outside Hitter (6’0″)

Julia Hulstein Julia Hulstein 5'10" | OH/DS/L Shanley | 2029 State ND brings heavy, terminal offense from the left pin, and her ability to hit a variety of tempos separates her from most outsides in her class. She has a naturally smooth arm swing that generates pace without forcing swings, and she scores both crossbody and down the line against well-formed blocks. Julia’s ball control continues to elevate, and she consistently finds ways to create points out of messy plays—something college coaches value highly. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

This club season, look for her to develop an even more aggressive out-of-system attack that makes her a true go-to hitter. 🔥