Marais first popped out to Prep Dig Iowa with her play for Prairie at the Prep Dig Sizzle in August of 2024. It was a heavy swing for a freshman and a confidence that belied her age. Those strengths have only grown in the time since that encounter. Marais has raised her level of play through last club season, during her sophomore season with the Prairie Hawks in the fall and again this club year with United 16-1 Elite. The athletic outside hitter was performing well when we saw her at the 2026 Adidas Windy City National Qualifier during Easter weekend in Chicago. Marais was finding success competing against some of the country’s best in the Open Division. She’s explosive off of the court, flashes a big vertical and generates power in her swing. Marais has increased her efficiency during the last few years, has improved as a blocker and become more comfortable flowing with the action. She’s also proficient hitting at the opposite pin, giving college coaches something else to like.

Marais first popped out to Prep Dig Iowa with her play for Prairie at the Prep Dig Sizzle in August of 2024. It was a heavy swing for a freshman and a confidence that belied her age. Those strengths have only grown in the time since that encounter. Marais has raised her level of play through last club season, during her sophomore season with the Prairie Hawks in the fall and again this club year with United 16-1 Elite. The athletic outside hitter was performing well when we saw her at the 2026 Adidas Windy City National Qualifier during Easter weekend in Chicago. Marais was finding success competing against some of the country’s best in the Open Division. She’s explosive off of the court, flashes a big vertical and generates power in her swing. Marais has increased her efficiency during the last few years, has improved as a blocker and become more comfortable flowing with the action. She’s also proficient hitting at the opposite pin, giving college coaches something else to like.