As we get set for another high school volleyball season, we will be revealing our Top 100 players to watch for in their respective classes. We will start with the senior class, followed by juniors, and then sophomores. The following players are ranked by their collegiate potential and the impact they made during the 2023 season.
#80 Bianca Hanks- Doral Academy
Height: 5’8
Position: Libero
Commitment: Uncommitted
Hanks is one of the most improving prospects in this year’s senior class as she has good body control and placement when making passes. Her footwork and ability to control tempo have also taken huge strides in her game where I see full improvement by the time her senior season comes to an end.
2023 Stats: N/A
#79 Lillian Hart- Vanguard (Ocala)
Height: 6’0
Position: Right Side Hitter
Commitment: Uncommitted
Hart plays with a ton of size and athleticism, whether in the back row or at the front of the net. Lillian has a smooth and competitive edge to her game where she covers a lot of ground to get her teammates involved.
2023 Stats: 238 kills, 28 total blocks, 20 digs
#78 Allison Giraldo- Barron Collier
Height: 5’7
Position: Libero
Commitment: Uncommitted
Giraldo was named to the All-Area Beach Volleyball First Team, according to the Naples Daily News as a junior last season. She can play all over the court whether it’s on the left side or right side she covers a ton of ground with her speed and athleticism.
2023 Stats: 259 digs, 21 service aces, 9 assists
#77 Mallorie Swartz- McKeel Academy
Height: 6’0
Position: Outside Hitter
Commitment: Oral Roberts
2023 Stats: 218 kills, 157 digs, 63 service aces, 16 total blocks
#76 Zayda Thomas- Sunlake
Height: 6’0
Position: Outside Hitter/Right Side Hitter
Commitment: Morgan State
Thomas can get clutch kills in any given moment on either side of the court where she has a strong first step. Her reach has continued to take huge strides as she plays her best on the front row. Look for Thomas to have an emerging senior season.
2023 Stats: 112 kills, 37 total blocks, 18 digs
#75 Kayden Green- Lake Highland Prep
Height: 5’9
Position: Setter
Commitment: Uncommitted
Green is known to be a dual-threat on the court whether it’s attacking or setting. She has strong intangibles given her size that could make a difference at the next level.
2023 Stats: 179 digs, 84 kills, 31 service aces, 21 total blocks
#74 Marianela Heymans- Sickles
Height: 5’7
Position: Defensive Specalist/Libero
Commitment: Uncommitted
Heymans plays at such a high level and makes a huge difference on both sides of the court. Heymans has improved her ball control and has great range when it comes to serving as well as receiving. Excited to see what Heymans will bring her senior season as she has high potential to play at the next level.
2023 Stats: 331 digs, 29 service aces
#73 Zara Stewart- First Baptist Academy
Height: 5’7
Position: Outside Hitter
Commitment: Uncommitted
Stewart has one of the highest volleyball IQs on this list as she knows how to find the right spots when it comes to attacking. Her court vision and accuracy continue to be effective and she can control the speed on her arm swings.
2023 Stats: 294 kills, 262 digs, 58 service aces, 18 total blocks
#72 Emily Forness- Winter Park
Height: 5’11
Position: Right Side Hitter
Commitment: Uncommitted
2023 Stats: 143 kills, 48 digs, 34 total blocks
#71 Camille Holloway- Northside Christian
Height: 6’2
Position: Middle Blocker
Commitment: Alabama State
Holloway has continued to consistently improve her game in all three phases whether it’s blocking, attacking, or receiving. Camille has strong instincts that she is going to win the point every single time she touches the ball. Expect Camille to be a huge factor for the Lady Crusaders this season as she has high potential at playing the next level.
2023 Stats: 415 kills, 87 digs, 49 service aces, 34 total blocks
