Skye Nielson Skye Nielson 5'10" | OH Valley City | 2028 State ND could see a lot of swings this fall. The 5-foot-10 outside hitter had either eight kills against South Prairie-Max in the state semifinal or back-to-back kills that gave Valley City its first lead of the fourth set. (According to ndhsaanow.com.)

That’s a sophomore doing it with a trip to the state championship at stake.

Nielson brings size on the pin, can score, and has a serve that puts teams in trouble. She’s already handled some big moments. Now she heads into her junior season with a chance to become an even bigger part of this offense.

Already featured in our rankings, Skye Nielson Skye Nielson 5'10" | OH Valley City | 2028 State ND is on the rise—and the Hi-Liner Classic only reinforced that trajectory. She runs quick-tempo attacks with precision, making her a nightmare for blockers trying to get set. Nielson’s ability to score in system while also contributing defensively makes her a complete outside hitter. Expect her name to keep climbing as she continues to develop.~Theresa @prepdigdakotas