Mylie Hesse Mylie Hesse 5'6" | DS/L Rocori | 2028 MN shows advanced platform discipline, consistently delivering clean angles that allow her team to run offense. She handles serve-receive with composure and doesn’t break under pressure. What stands out is her ability to stay balanced through contact, even against high-velocity swings. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Why she’s on the watch list: She gives her team reliable first contact in every rotation.

Hesse demonstrated quick reactions and strong defensive instincts. She tracked attacks well and was effective at digging hard-driven swings, establishing herself as a reliable presence in the backcourt.

Mylie is especially impressive in the middle back, covering a ton of court and consistently putting herself in the right place at the right time. She does a great job picking up hard-driven balls and brings strong communication to her side of the net, helping keep the defense organized and connected.

Even as a younger athlete, Mylie Hesse Mylie Hesse 5'6" | DS/L Rocori | 2028 MN brings veteran-level stability to the backcourt. Already surpassing 600 career digs, Hesse shows elite reading ability, disciplined angles, and consistent first-ball contact. Her anticipation of hitters’ tendencies and calm under pressure make her a difference-maker in transition. She plays with confidence, commands her defensive zone, and executes clean passes that allow her setters to stay in rhythm. She’s the kind of libero coaches can build trust around. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Hesse owns the back row like no other. Her quick feet allow her to hustle and make plays others would not attempt. She is quick to read the opposing team’s setter and hitters to transition into defense and adjust to where the ball goes. Hesse is conditioned to to stay low and quick during long rallies making few errors. She communicates early on serve receive and beats the ball to its destination with time to angle the pass right to her setter. Overall, her platform control and disciple to the game puts her team in a position to fight.

Mylie Hesse Mylie Hesse 5'6" | DS/L Rocori | 2028 MN made a major impression as one of the top defensive standouts at the showcase. As a 2028 DS/Libero, she played with relentless energy and court awareness well beyond her years. Her platform was steady, her reads were sharp, and she consistently put her hitters in system with high-quality passes. Mylie’s ability to cover tips, chase down out-of-system balls, and anchor serve receive made her a clear leader in the back row. Coaches took notice—she’s a defensive specialist on the rise with the grit and IQ to play at the next level.

~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Mylie Hesse Mylie Hesse 5'6" | DS/L Rocori | 2028 MN | 2028 Watchlist | Minnesota

Mylie, a 5’6″ Libero/DS, is making waves with her high-IQ style of play. She’s quick on her feet, reading the defense and making smart adjustments against hitters. On offense, her sharp instincts and fast reactions put her in the right place at the right time, setting herself up for success in coverage. A rising defensive standout, Mylie is one to watch as she continues to elevate her game!~Theresa @prepdigdakotas