The top-ranked Ohio prospect in the 2029 class, Waleskowski has been a key leader for this NKYVC 16-1 Tsunami team all season as a very good two-way threat. She can locate any ball as a setter while also contributing with her arm from both sides of the court. She transitions quickly and with efficiency to pivot and approach to get her feet to the ball and allow her bow and arrow to swing with big pace. As she will only be entering her sophomore season in the Fall for St. Ursula, she has been holding her own and then some at the 16U level all season. NKYVC will compete in Pool 5 to start the national championship event.

Waleskowski competes with NKYVC 16-1 Tsunami as a huge piece to their improvement and success as the season goes forward. This group was recently at the Big South NQ in the 16 Open division that resulted in a second place finish on an 8-1 overall record. Upgrading their previous USAV GJNC bid to an open-level opportunity, their only loss was in the championship match. Waleskowski continues to grow her elite potential skill foundation on both sides of the ball and in accordance with what her teammates need from her as a setter to be successful while also continuing to be highly terminal with her arm from both sides of the court.

Lucy Waleskowski Lucy Waleskowski 6'0" | S/OH St. Ursula-Cincinnati | 2029 State OH brings a creative and adaptable approach to the setter position. She shows comfort running a wide variety of routes, from quick tempo balls to extended pin sets, allowing her offense to remain flexible across rotations. Her ability to adjust to pass location stands out—she consistently finds ways to keep her hitters in system even when the first contact pulls her off the net.

Lucy’s strength lies in her ability to read defensive structure and respond in real time. She recognizes when to exploit seams, when to isolate blockers, and when to spread the floor to create one-on-one opportunities. Her tempo control and willingness to take calculated risks give her offense a dynamic edge. Waleskowski’s versatility and court awareness position her as a setter who can adapt and elevate play in a variety of systems. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Lucy stands out as an exceptional volleyball player, showcasing her dual-threat capabilities with both her setting and hitting skills. Her ability to seamlessly transition between these two roles not only makes her a formidable opponent, but also a crucial asset to her team. With an incredibly high volleyball IQ, Lucy adeptly dissects the opposing team’s strategies, anticipating their moves and adapting her game accordingly. This keen insight enables her to orchestrate plays that lead her team to victory, earning her respect and admiration on the court.

NKYVC 16-1 Tsunami Head Coach Tyler Collins

One of the best regarding two-way potential, Waleskowski is establishing herself as an elite setter. Recently participating with the NTDP, had a good showing among some of the best young prospects around the country, commanding the court and setting with range and good connections with big arms in all locations, which can be very difficult to do when bringing athletes together for the first time for a short window of work. A key part of SUA (Cincy) this past Fall, she guided their offense through her hands (711 assists) and with her arm (152 kills) as they advanced to the DI regional semis.

Lucy is ferocious. Her footwork is great, her approach is steady, her athleticism is visible, and she is going to make you pay every time she gets her number called. She has considerable control over her swing, and awareness enables her to see and apply the proper touch on the ball for the tip, cross-court, or go line every time, if possible. It might be a power mentality, but she is good at it!

Waleskowski did everything she could to will the Bulldogs to victory. Walkeskowski has taken advantage of her height to set balls at tough angles for blockers to pick up. She’s in sync with her older sister Lola and will continue to improve with the loaded St. Ursula hitters. Walkeskowski made plays out of system all game.

Freshman Waleskowski made a big statement in her first match with the defending DII Ohio state champs. Her stat line is an indication of the impact and success she should see over the course of her high school prep career as St. Ursula defeated Mason 3-1. Waleskowski led her team offensively with 13 kills to go along with 16 assists and nine digs for a complete effort.

Waleskowski may be the most complete prospect in this class so far. Her dual skills as an attacker and setter are well defined this early in her prep career, to go along with good size and length for both roles. Given her skill set, it is difficult to determine which area of the game she is better right now as she can score from both pins with good heat while also distributing an offense with variety in tempo and good action against the flow. Playing for NKYVC’s top 15U team, she has helped them earn a bid to the GJNC in the 15 National division.

Waleskowski is showing signs of turning into a dominant player in high school. Waleskowski is tough to stop at the pins. She takes great approaches to the net and puts a lot of power into balls. She has a hard slam to the lines and can angle balls off blockers and out of bounds for points. Waleskowski can take some energy off balls to place then in between defenders. She draws blockers away from teammates and had some key blocks helping the 15-1 Tsunami go 2-1 on Sunday.