The word that follows Taylor Johnson Taylor Johnson 5'11" | OH/RS Prestonwood Christian-Plano | 2028 State #11 Nation TX around is explosive and it earns its place every time she steps on the floor. Her vertical is elite and her arm swing generates velocity that is nearly impossible to track from the defensive side of the net. She just paced the offense with 10 kills against Centennial and eight more against Poly Prep on the same day at the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas, earning All-Tournament recognition in the process. Rated 11th nationally in the class of 2028 by Prep Dig, she attacks with a lightning-fast swing that does not telegraph location, which keeps blockers guessing late on every set she touches. She plays with a relentless energy and communication level that makes her presence felt whether the ball is coming to her or not. Her ability to score from multiple positions on the court rather than relying on one preferred shot makes her genuinely difficult to scheme against as the match progresses. The 2028 class has real talent at the outside hitter position in Texas and Johnson belongs at the front of that conversation and the production she has already put on the board as a newcomer to a nationally ranked program only reinforces that case. Please help me congratulate her on the movement in the Ranking List.

Taylor Johnson Taylor Johnson 5'11" | OH/RS Prestonwood Christian-Plano | 2028 State #11 Nation TX earned All-Tournament recognition at the Durango Fall Classic and the performance she put together over two days in Las Vegas confirmed everything that made her the most coveted transfer addition to any roster in Texas this fall. The SMU pledge transferred from Hebron to Prestonwood Christian as the 11th-ranked player in the country in the class of 2028 according to Prep Dig and she delivered at a level that matched that billing across every match the Lions played at the tournament. Our Prep Dig scouts have described her as an explosive athlete who plays with unmatched energy and dominance at the net with an impressive vertical that allows her to attack and block with authority above the net in a way that very few players her age can replicate. She paced the Prestonwood offense throughout pool play, producing kills from multiple locations on the court and scoring points from positions that most hitters her age rely on a perfect set to access. She is a point scoring machine and the All-Tournament recognition she earned in Las Vegas is only the first national credential of what is shaping up to be a defining season for one of the most talented young players in the country.

Taylor Johnson Taylor Johnson 5'11" | OH/RS Prestonwood Christian-Plano | 2028 State #11 Nation TX once again showed why she is regarded as one of the top players in the 2028 class in Texas. Ranked No. 7 overall by Prep Dig Texas, Johnson was one of the most dominant players in the entire tournament across three demanding days of competition. Opposing coaches had to know where she was at all times, as she proved she could score from any area of the court. She mixed her shots with intelligence and creativity, consistently keeping blockers and defenders off balance and often forcing a committed double block. Defensively, Johnson covered a tremendous amount of ground out of middle back, turning hard-driven attacks into quality digs. In serve receive, she showed disciplined movement and an early read, allowing her to pass with consistency under pressure. Her ability to impact the match in every phase of the game continues to separate her from her peers.

Taylor has risen in the State Rankings once again.  She is now currently ranked as the 7^th best overall player according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays for Hebron High School and also plays for the Dallas Skyline volleyball club program.  There are certain players that can soar with the birds and Miss Johnson is definitely one of them.  Blessed with the ability to get off of the ground with ease and in a hurry, this young lady is very difficult to time on the block.  She is a legit threat to score any time she attempts to swing due to her lightning quick arm swing.  The ball is shot out of her cannon arm and it disappears in a hurry after it rebounds off of her hand.  If the blockers do not commit to double her and cheat to her side often, she will exploit the split fast.  There is no doubt in my mind that if we had a speed gun on her after she makes contact with the ball that she would be one of the top fire ballers in the game.  Whoever picks this young lady for their roster will be blessed with some extra bounce in their game.  Please help us congratulate her on moving up in our prestigious State Rankings. 

I don’t think I have enough words to describe what it felt like watching Taylor play. She is an explosive athlete who plays with unmatched energy and dominance at the net. Her vertical is impressive, consistently touching high above the net, allowing her to block and attack with authority. She’s constantly moving, communicating, and staying engaged both on and off the court, setting the tone for her team. With a lightning-fast arm swing that’s nearly impossible to track, Taylor brings undeniable power and intensity to every play. She’s a true beast and a game-changer every time she steps on the floor.

Taylor is currently an unranked prospect in the 2028 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings, but that is only because we have not released them yet.  With what we saw at the Expo, she will be highly ranked.  She plays volleyball at Hebron High School and plays club for the Dallas Skyline volleyball program.  Miss Johnson is one of the new up and coming stars of the 2028 class who plays sky high above the net.  There were a few times where I saw tons of spectators just shake their heads after watching her crush the ball without anyone touching it.  She has a lightning fast arm swing that explodes downward every single contact.  As an attacker she not only hits a hard ball, but also has great shot selection to find holes in the defense.  There is no way that she should come off of the court in any rotation as she can be a lethal weapon for a team no matter where she is located.  If you do not know who she is by now, trust me you will this season.  She is a can’t miss recruit who will be known by everyone once the club season is underway.  College coaches, put her name in your short list of 2028’s to watch this season.  In the meantime, please help us congratulate her on earning a Most Valuable Player award and a Top Performer award at the Expo.