Grassfield has made it to the States the last three seasons. They have fallen short of a championship in all three. Last year they reached the semi-finals before getting swept by eventual champion West Springfield. They are still looking for their first state championship.

They have two excellent seniors driving this team. Ryann takes care of the back row. She leads the team in digs. Only Gatorade Player of the Year Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH James Madison | 2027 State #57 Nation VA is rated higher than her in the class of 2027 for liberos. She covers a lot of ground, communicates well and is one of my top liberos to watch. Ryann has committed to Ole Miss.

Benisa Moore Benisa Moore 5'7" | OH/DS/L Grassfield | 2027 State VA is a bit undersized at 5’7″ but she can put the ball away. She won a top performer award at our Prep Dig showcase in Richmond last year. Her high volleyball IQ allows her to use the block or find an open area of the court to generate her kills. Put one block on her and she can put the ball to the floor with good velocity. She and Ryann have risen together with this team creating the success it has achieved over the last three years. A championship in their senior season would be nice. Benisa has committed to Bridgwater.

Frosh setter Brooklyn Cassidy Brooklyn Cassidy 5'9" | S/RS Grassfield | 2030 VA is also a player to watch.

One of my favorite liberos. The only libero ranks higher than her in the class of 2027 is Virginia Gatorade player of the year Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH James Madison | 2027 State #57 Nation VA . With her skill level no surprise to see her commit early to Ole Miss.

Love her enthusiasm on the court and the coverage she provides with her position. She leads her team in digs and service aces. Her play last year earned her Virginia State Class 6 first team Libero of the Year. This year she is gearing toward a championship.

The 5’7″ Benisa Moore Benisa Moore 5'7" | OH/DS/L Grassfield | 2027 State VA also contributes with her outside hitting. She also earned a first team nod to the Class 6 first team All State. This helped her ultimately acquire a volleyball commitment to Bridgewater.

The future however still appears bright with three frosh Brooklyn Cassidy Brooklyn Cassidy 5'9" | S/RS Grassfield | 2030 VA contributing at setter, Scarlett Lange Scarlett Lange 5'10" | MB Grassfield | 2030 VA adding to the middle and Sierra Wartick Sierra Wartick 5'10" | OH Grassfield | 2030 VA prepared to fill an outside hitting position, all showing the skills to take their places on the court.

Ryann bumped up from 24 to 18 in the rankings. She is the only player from the DMV that has attended the Under Armor camps this year and won an MVP award. She has committed to Ole Miss.

An excellent libero who fills the floor with enthusiasm. Whether that leads to an All American invite is unclear. Nadiya Johnson was the only representative from the DMV last year.

Ryann is the libero for Grassfield. Last year they lost in the Virginia Class 6 state semi-finals to eventual champion West Springfield. Ryann earned the libero spot on the All State team for Class 6. The only libero ranked higher than her in the class of 2027 is the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L/OH James Madison | 2027 State #57 Nation VA .

Rankings can be very subjective. Only three liberos rank higher than Ryann in the 2027 rankings. Her commitment to Ole Miss bumped her up a notch as she jumps from 49 to 25 in the rankings. She made my club U16 all tournament team with Kaniyah Bell, who plays a year up and Camryn Coulther Camryn Coulther 5'6" | DS/L Riverside | 2027 State VA who has committed to Virginia.

Love her energy and enthusiasm as well as her hustle on the court. Those are attributes the top liberos possess. Last year for Grassfield she finished third on her team in digs. The Grizzlies had a good season, however in the state playoffs they lost in the first round to Alexandria City in five sets, after winning the first two sets.