About Mesaiya
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Rachel Kass | Prep Dig Scout
Mesaiya was incredible to see live. She is already playing like she is at a college level. The way she doesn’t give away her shots until the very last moment makes her nearly impossible to defend. Mesaiya’s line shot was near-perfect. She swung over some of the biggest blockers at the tournament and made it look easy.
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Read EvaluationBreit Nelson | Prep Dig Scout
Bettis is a significant role player no matter where she plays. Watching the evolution of her game has been so fun over the years. She has experience swinging on either pin and taking over a game in all 6 rotations. Bettis knows how to read the opposing team, see the court, and execute when she has even the slightest advantage.
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Read EvaluationBreit Nelson | Prep Dig Scout
Bettis is a 6 rotation beast and after committing to Iowa State she made the MN Volleybal Coaches Associations Class AAA All-State Team.rnI’m always impressed at the growth she’s had as a player over the past few years as well as how she has the natural ability to make those around her better. Bettis has magnetic positivity and you can’t help but smile when you are around her.
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Read EvaluationBreit Nelson | Prep Dig Scout
Bettis is a big time playmaker and has a way of making those around her better. She is solid in serve receive and can expose the flaw in a block effortlessly. She is a huge pickup for Iowa State and will be looking for another big season with Northern Lights 17-1.
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Read EvaluationMatthew Davis | Prep Dig Scout
Burnsville junior
Mesaiya Bettis
Mesaiya
Bettis
6'0" | OH
Burnsville | 2025
State
#44
Nation
MN
stepped up for the Blaze in a 3-2 loss to
Lakeville South
, 20-25, 25-23, 11-25, 25-22, 8-15.
Bettis led the Blaze with 19 kills, and she posted a service ace, three total blocks, nine digs, and 18 serve receptions. Overall this season, Blaze outside hitter has 257 kills, 13 service aces, 21 total blocks, and 154 digs.
She’s approaching 1,000 career kills and 400 career digs. Bettis has 969 kills and 382 digs in her career thus far.
On the attack, Bettis uses her length well to place the ball in difficult spots for the opposing team. She also jumps well with her 106-inch block jump.
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Read EvaluationMatthew Davis | Prep Dig Scout
Burnsville junior outside hitter
Mesaiya Bettis
Mesaiya
Bettis
6'0" | OH
Burnsville | 2025
State
#44
Nation
MN
was a bright spot for the Blaze in a 3-0 loss to Prior Lake. Bettis delivered 14 kills and 17 digs in the defeat.
An Iowa State commit, Bettis ranks No. 1 among Minnesota outside hitters and No. 1 overall in the state.
She has strong measurables with a 92-inch reach, a 106-inch block jump, and a 122-inch approach jump.
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Read EvaluationBreit Nelson | Prep Dig Scout
And coming in at #1 is
Mesaiya Bettis
Mesaiya
Bettis
6'0" | OH
Burnsville | 2025
State
#44
Nation
MN
. Bettis and Gilk have a lot of the same upsides including really high ceilings. In 2022 she was named to the AVCA Phenom Watchlist and in 2023 she made the JVA Watchlist. Bettis was invited to the USAC Spring NDTP and was named a USAV GJNC 16 Open All American. I’m glad to see Bettis making her rounds to check out a number of different schools because there is no limit for her. I’ve seen tremendous gains over the last couple years and I don’t see her slowing down. They both show extroidinary athleticism. One thing that pushes Bettis to a little higher would be the consistently high level she competes at and has found a lot of success at.
Bettis is pushed by a strong crew of outside hitters that include:
Ava Ball
Ava
Ball
6'0" | OH
Nova Classical | 2025
State
MN
,
Hannah Klein
Hannah
Klein
6'1" | OH
Albany | 2025
State
MN
,
Mia Weaver
Mia
Weaver
6'0" | OH
Mound Westonka | 2025
State
MN
, and
Hannah Koester
Hannah
Koester
5'10" | OH
Northfield | 2025
State
MN
all ranked in the top 20.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
I run into Northern Lights at a lot of qualifiers here in the Midwest. That means I’m lucky enough to watch the development of rising stars like Bettis from one season to another. This high-flying pin hitter lifted Northern Lights back into championship form at the Show Me Qualifier, and that’s just one chapter in a long narrative of highlight moments. Best of all, Bettis has displayed some all-around skills that bode well for her future at the next level.
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Read EvaluationRachel Kass | Prep Dig Scout
Mesaiya is the top-ranked athlete in her class in Minnesota. Not only is her power impressive but also her versatility. She can swing on both pins and is incredibly efficient in her play. She is absolutely explosive in everything she does. Mesaiya has impressed numerous scouts this season and is going to be a player to watch at the Gauntlet.
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