Please welcome Rachel Markell Rachel Markell 5'10" | MB Brandeis | 2029 State TX to the Prep Dig Texas State Ranking List. She is currently ranked as the No. 54 overall player in the 2029 grad class. Rachel is a 5’10” middle blocker from Brandeis High School who competes for Alamo Volleyball Club. She brings a steady presence in the middle and shows a willingness to do the work that often goes unnoticed. Rachel tracks the ball well along the net and is effective at getting her hands into position to disrupt opposing hitters. Offensively, she is developing her timing and continues to become more comfortable in transition situations. There are moments where she creates momentum for her team by finishing plays or slowing down an opponent’s attack. She stays engaged throughout rallies and contributes on both sides of the ball. Her game reflects a player who understands the importance of consistency and effort. As she continues to grow, those traits will allow her to expand her impact. Rachel is building into a reliable middle who can contribute in key moments. Please help us congratulate her on earning this well deserved recognition.

Markell played for the Alamo 15 Premier side that ranked third after getting three wins and two losses. An unorthodox left-handed middle, she was quite impactful with her unique game at the net. Markell was very effective when hitting from both the middle and the left, demonstrating great versatility and the ability to hit different sets. Her blocking was also a factor, as she played with good energy at the net and was very good at reading plays and moving to the pins.