Don’t know how they calculate digs at Hickory but Preslirose scooped up 31 digs in a 5 set match, Hickory taking the last two matches 25-17, 15-11 for the critical win over first place Grassfield. For the year Preslirose averages 4.8 digs per set which would normally put her at 24 digs in a 5 set match. So, she was most impressive in this battle for first in the Southeaster District match.

Back in 2025 Preslirose made my all club team for libero for the 14U category. The only issue with that is that she belonged to the class of 2030. I had to wait another year before ranking her. Back then she impressed me with her movement on the court, her consistent passing as well as her ability to put up a nice high out of system set.

Preslirose debuted at number 23 in our class of 2030. That could move higher based on her starting as a libero as a frosh for Hickory and putting them in second place behind Grassfield. Last year Hickory lost in the first round to Cox in the Class 5 Regional. The Hawks hope to fly higher in the playoffs this year with Preslirose covering the back row.

Hickory finds itself in second place to Grassfield in the Southeastern District. Grassfield has their own frosh back row player Brooklyn Cassidy Brooklyn Cassidy 5'9" | S/RS Grassfield | 2030 VA that is doing well as a defensive specialist. However, Preslirose Hanks Preslirose Hanks 5'2" | DS/L Hickory | 2030 State VA is wearing the libero jersey for the Hawks. She leads the team in digs while also sitting third in aces.

Big match for Hickory next week as they do battle against Grassfield. Preslirose is the fourth ranked libero in the class of 2030. Early in the high school season she was identified as a frosh who could make a difference for her high school. That appears to be true as they make a run at Grassfield.

Preslirose has impressed with her volleyball play for East Coast Volleyball Club . Back in 2025 she earned a spot on the 2025 14U All Club team with Angelie Rose Carrasco Angelie Rose Carrasco 5'2" | DS/L Colgan | 2029 State VA and Jaylin Park Jaylin Park 5'6" | DS/L Georgetown Day | 2028 State VA . Angelie ranks number 10 in our class of 2029 while Jaylin ranks at number 32 in our class of 2028, committing to Emory.

Last club season Preslirose played up with East Coast Volleyball Club Black 15. Finley Keever Finley Keever 5'8" | DS/L/S First Colonial | 2029 State VA earned the libero role for East Coast and found a spot in our class of 2029 rankings after earning a top performer award at the Prep Dig showcase in Indianapolis.

However, Preslirose has made the varsity team for Hickory, starting at the libero position. She leads the team in digs while also lining up for serve receive. She is setting a road map to be the top libero in the class of 2030. Currently ranked at number 23 in the class of 2030 she could rise based on her performance at Hickory.