Lily Beckwith is walking into UA Next with something every coach notices quickly…Joy.

Not the casual kind. The kind that comes from an athlete who has fallen deeply in love with the process, the pressure, and the people around her.

Her fast arm, attacking range, ball control, and defensive movement will all show up when camp begins, but what may separate her most is the freedom she has learned to play with this season. A conversation in a hotel lobby shifted her perspective, reminding her that the game was never just about individual goals.

It was about the nine other athletes fighting beside her.

That mindset has changed everything.

Her ability to move on, celebrate small wins, trust herself, and stay aggressive in pressure moments now feels like one of the strongest parts of her game.

Already verbally committed to Long Beach State University, Lily feels like the kind of athlete who gets even better when the lights get brighter.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily is an all-out banger on the outside! She crushes head-top shots down the line and brings heat with every swing. A true six-rotation threat, she played a huge role in her team’s run to the 5A state finals. On top of that, she’s a multi-sport athlete, which only adds to her overall athleticism. She’s a pure competitor—and she’s only going up from here. –Kantessa Bryant-Miller @prepdignv

The #1, 2027 baller will stomp into Texas with determination & drive which fully describes the effects of Lily Beckwith Lily Beckwith 5'11" | OH/RS Bishop Manogue | 2027 State NV ! This high-demand prospect holds nothing back showing off tremendous skill and she is a MUST-SEE as she will set the courts on fire! You will not be disappointed. A six-rotation thriller and a pure leader in every way. Contact eligibility is just around the corner and we’re excited to see her name added to the committed list. – Anthony Jones (Prep Dig AJ)

Lily had an incredible season at Bishop Manogue, helping her team win the 5A Northern League finals and secure a trip to state. She is one of the best six-rotation players in the state and could very well rank among the top ten across all classes. Lily is a high-level player with a powerful swing, top-tier back-row defense, and a solid float serve—qualities that combine to make her one of the top players in the class. She has rightfully earned her rise in the rankings. — Kantessa Bryant-Miller @lasvegasvbanalyst @prepdignv

Season Stats – 200 kills, 52 aces, 163 digs

During the Northern Nevada Regional Semi-Finals, Lily Beckwith compiled a career high in 28 kills and .512 hitting %, plus 5 Aces, 17 serve receives and 19 digs with no errors to help defeat McQueen H.S. 3-1. In the Regional Finals vs. Reno H.S. she compiled a match-leading 19 kills plus 5 Aces, 1 block, 2 assists, 13 digs, and 12 serve receives to help her team win the NIAA Northern NV Regional Final.