Lilia make a jump in our last rankings going from 71 in our initital ranking all the way into the top 20 at number 16. She had one of the greatest leaps we saw out of al these prospects!

Lila is a rising 2028 pin at the top level and she is quickly separating herself with a blend of physical upside and all-around polish that’s rare for her age. She’s a dynamic scorer on the outside who can attack in system and out of system, showing a heavy, consistent arm and the ability to find seams against organized blocks.

What’s really pushing her up the rankings, though, is her versatility. In terms of her game she’s taking on serve receive, defending with confidence in the back row, and competing with a motor that impacts every rally. She is involved in a ton of aspects of the game and doing so against some elite competition at the national qualifier level. She is someone who shouldn’t be taken off the floor and can dominate a game with not only her offense but with her all around game.

Lila is a elite level player who is a top pin in this class. Jumping up over 50 spots from our first ranking till now, Lila has demonstrated why she should be a top 20 player with her all around game being some of the best in AZ. Look for her to continue to show out at the national level and someone to keep an eye on to move up next rankings update as well.

For Lila Liimatta Lila Liimatta 5'11" | OH/RS Desert Vista | 2028 State AZ , the invitation signals that daily effort is being noticed. She is focused less on the stage and more on the opportunity to stretch her game in a stronger environment. “Getting invited to the UA means a lot to me because it shows me that hard work and effort matters,” she explained. Lila is eager to continue improving, learning, and challenging herself against elite peers, understanding that development accelerates in competitive spaces. If she could invite one teammate, she would choose Addie Martin, pointing to her leadership presence, composure, and maturity, especially as a freshman playing up, as traits that elevate standards around her.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247