Ryan Connolly Ryan Connolly 5'11" | OH IA was one of those players that seemed to pop up in every phase of the game. One rally she was handling a difficult serve receive, and the next she was finding a way to score in transition. The longer I watched her, the more I appreciated how complete her game looked. She never seemed far from the action and consistently gave her team quality touches. In an event loaded with talent, Ryan stood out because of how much she contributed beyond the stat sheet. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Ryan Connolly Ryan Connolly 5'11" | OH/DS/L West Des Moines Valley | 2028 State IA just puts a hurt on the ball, it sounds different when she makes hand contact. The Class of 2028 outside hitter who preps at West Des Moines Valley High School was one of the top players at the Prep Dig Quad Cities Quest, consistently putting points on the board.  She is generating plenty of momentum this club season where I can see her having a major high school season this fall and will be one to keep tabs on when it comes to recruiting 2028s come June 15. 

What a heavy swing.  Ryan Connolly Ryan Connolly 5'11" | OH/DS/L West Des Moines Valley | 2028 State IA packs a punch when she strikes the ball.  It just sounds different when she makes contact with the ball.  She is going to make chaos happen on the other side of the court.  She is part of PowerPlex 16 Chapman who already has over 20 wins on the season and will be generating momentum heading into Sunday’s gold bracket at the Prep Dig Quad Cities Quest and Iowa Regionals next weekend.  She preps at Valley High School and is a 2028 to keep tabs on throughout this club season. 

While Kelley was a menace in the middle for 16U Chapman, Connolly brought the hammer on the outside. The West Des Moines Valley prospect brought some of the most eye-popping heat in the Horizon Events Center. Her crosscourt shots were the most effective, but Connolly could also crank down the line when given the chance. Our list of sophomore stars keeps growing.