Kennedy Walls Kennedy Walls 5'10" | OH/MB Ocean Lakes | 2027 State VA climbed from 173 to 148, one of the biggest gains of any player on this list. Love her enthusiasm on the court. She played middle for Ocean Lakes in the playoff game I watched when they played Riverside. Her specialty was her quickness for running the quick tempo sets.

She also impressed at a Prep Dig showcase, falling just short of winning a top performer award. At that time she played right side showing off a good right turn of the wrist where she could plant the kill down the line. Her volleyball IQ is high, knowing where the open spots are on the court. Her beach play where she is a top rated player could address her volleyball savvy on the court. She played a year down on the East Coast Volleyball Club Black 16 team.

Last year Ocean Lakes reached the semi-finals before being swept by the eventual champion Riverside. Ocean Lakes should be loaded next year, especially if they get a couple talented incoming frosh. This could be the year a Virginia Beach club wins a state championship.

Kennedy debuts at 169. She showed some versatility for Ocean Lakes, playing some middle against Riverside in the semi-finals of the state championship. Against Riverside she showed a forceful redirect as well as a quick arm swing when hitting. She mixes in quick tempo sets with higher sets.

With her height she might be better used as an outside. One thing you can’t take away from her is her enthusiasm on the volleyball court. She can swing the momentum with one kill.