High school volleyball: 2022 MaxPreps Underclass All-America Team

By Aaron Williams Nov 30, 2022, 10:30am

Charlie Fuerbringer, Lauren Medeck, Ellie White lead cast of 60 players that show bright future for sport.

The future of high school volleyball is bright as evidenced by the 2022 MaxPreps Underclass All-America team. Comprised of 60 players, the squad features MVPs, state title winners, stat leaders and girls who have already stepped into the spotlight.

A handful of the players also were included on the MaxPreps All-America Team released Tuesday.

The players range from junior leaders to freshman newcomers whose names should be talked about for the next three years.
FIRST TEAM

Hitters

6-2 | Freshman (Class of 2026) | Uncommitted
The lone underclassman on the 6A all-tournament team, Anderson hammered 540 kills for the Tigers on their path to the state title. She added 369 digs and 74 blocks.



Izzy Busignani, Marian (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.)
6-1 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

A dynamic hitter, led the team with 531 kills, averaging more than 4 per set while hitting at 30 percent. Busignani added 403 digs, 49 aces and 45 blocks for the three-time Michigan D1 champion.

Erin Curtis, Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)
6-0 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Part of a 1-2 punch that helped the Lancers to a 34-1 season and CIF Open Division finals appearance. She tallied 340 kills with 250 digs

Suli Davis, Colleyville Heritage (Colleyville, Texas)
6-1 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Panthers won the Class 5A title thanks in part to Davis, who led the team with 506 kills. She added 63 blocks, 369 digs and 45 aces to her tally as Colleyville Heritage went 43-7.

Megan Fitch, Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio)
6-2 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Warriors went 55-2 against a national schedule and Fitch was a big part of that success. She was second on the team behind All-American Nayeli Gonzalez with 495 kills, averaging 3.9 per set while adding 299 digs and 65 blocks.

Lauren Harden, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)
6-3 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Florida

A two-time MaxPreps All-American, Harden helped the Royals go 34-1 and win the Indiana 4A title. She hammered 337 kills during the season, hitting at 32 percent.

Sophie Harvey, Pope (Marietta, Ga.)
6-1 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Helped the Greyhounds to the AAAAAA title with 536 kills, 328 digs and 39 aces. She passed the 1,000-kill career mark and has 739 digs as Pope finished No. 13 in the final MaxPreps Top 25.

Evan Hendrix, Notre Dame Prep (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
5-8 | Junior (Class of 2024) | TCU

Hammered 557 kills in 2022 for the 27-15 Saints, who fell in the Arizona 5A semifinals.



Lauren Hurst, Cleveland (Tenn.)
6-3 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Led the team in kills with 659 as the Blue Raiders went 49-5 with a Division I Class AAA state title.

Kylie Kleckner, Byron Nelson (Trophy Club, Texas)
5-10 | Freshman (Class of 2026) | Uncommitted

The Bobcats went 38-6 and Kleckner was a major contributor to that with 412 kills and 440 digs. She averaged 3.2 kills per set alongside MaxPreps All-American Samantha Hoppes.

Summer Kohler, Venice (Fla.)
5-11 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The team leader in kills with 332, she helped the Indians to a 7A state title, 22-4 record and No. 20 spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25. She added 203 digs, 23 blocks and 26 assists.

Lauren Medeck, Papillion-LaVista South (Papillion, Neb.)
5-10 | Junior (Class of 2024) | South Dakota

Led the Titans in 2022 with 461 kills as they repeated as Class A champions. She enters her final prep season with 1,147 kills.

Charlotte Moriarty, Assumption (Louisville, Ky.)
5-11 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Stepped into the leading role when Sydney Helmers left the team prior to the season. Moriarty didn't miss a beat, pounding 383 kills with 353 digs for the Rockets, who went 34-8 against a grueling national schedule.

Isabella Ocampo, Highland Park (Dallas, Texas)
5-10 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Scots were ranked much of the season, going 42-3 as Ocampo stepped up as another hitting option alongside MaxPreps All-American Sydney Breon and Ceci Gooch.

Payton Petersen, Dike-New Hartford (Dike, Iowa)
6-0 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Louisville

The hard-hitting twin (her sister Jadyn is committed to Northern Iowa) hammered 515 kills with 298 digs, 51 blocks and 64 aces for the 45-3 Wolverines.

Macaria Spears, Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)
6-0 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Spears was brilliant with 544 kills for the TAPPS 6A champions. The Lions, who finished No. 7 in the MaxPreps Top 25, also got 225 digs, 65 blocks and 50 aces from their sophomore.

Ellie White, Mother McAuley (Chicago)
6-0 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Michigan

An electrifying hitter, the future Wolverine may very well add another state title to the one the Mighty Macs claimed this season, the program's 16th overall. White had 542 kills, 289 digs, 103 blocks and was the go-to option whenever McAuley needed a sideout.

Taylor Williams, Saint Francis
6-1 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

She led the Lancers with 343 kills and along with Curtis led the Lancers to an unbeaten season before the Open Division loss to MaxPreps National Champion Cathedral Catholic. In the state finals, she led the Lancers with 15 kills.



Setters

Cooper Abney, Pope
5-8 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Tossed up 1,132 assists with 319 digs and added 78 kills as her squad went 45-5 with a Georgia AAAAAA title.

Camille Edwards, Prestonwood Christian
5-11 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Michigan

Helped the Lions to a 6A TAPPS title with 756 assists, nearly seven per set. She added 173 digs and 57 aces as Prestonwood went 40-1 and finished No. 7 in the MaxPreps Top 25.

Sade Ilawole, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
6-1 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Tossed up 1,197 assists, more than 10 per set, as Sierra Canyon grabbed the CIF Southern Section Division I title and reached the Southern California Open Division semifinals. Ilawole also added 45 aces, 39 kills and 259 digs for the No. 9 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25.

Blakeley Robbins, Bayside Academy (Daphne, Ala.)
5-10 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Captain of the Admirals' 21st straight title dished up 1,479 assists and added 150 kills as Bayside went 48-14.

Lilly Wagner, Oconomowoc (Wis.)
6-0 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Maryland

The Raccoons went 39-2 and spent much of the season in the MaxPreps Top 25 thanks in part to Wagner's setting. She dished up 1,075 assists, more than 10 per set. She also added 247 digs, 114 kills and 40 aces.

Libero

Maya Evens, Cathedral Catholic (San Diego)
5-7 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The MaxPreps National Champion Dons went unbeaten this season and while the attack of Blyashov and Co. were highlight reel stuff, the back row efforts of Evens made the whole thing work. In the CIF Open Division finals, Evens had 16 digs, keeping seemingly unstoppable balls alive.

Malyssa Cawa, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
5-6 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

A two-time All-American, she helped the Monarchs to a 29-9 mark against a crowded field in Southern California. Cawa had 322 digs with 501 serve receptions.

All-Around



Grace Agolli, Pace Academy (Atlanta)
6-1 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Cal

She led the Knights to a AAAA title, hammering 345 kills with 26 blocks, 79 aces and 173 digs. She had 11 and 14 kills in the semis and finals, respectively.

Charlie Fuerbringer, Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
5-11 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Wisconsin

The top-rated setter in her class, the daughter of two college All-Americans is paving her own path now. She was the primary setter for the Mustangs, who finished 38-5 and No. 8 in the MaxPreps Top 25. She also had 119 kills, 24 blocks and 284 digs.

Janelle Green, Blue Valley North (Overland Park, Kan.)
5-9 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Cincinnati

The Mustangs went 27-11 and Green had a hand in a lot of their success. The setter — and daughter of former NFL quarterback Trent Green — had 564 assists, 237 digs and 138 kills.

Macy Hinshaw, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)
5-8 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

The Royals grabbed the Indiana 4A title and Hinshaw was in the middle of the action, tossing up 1,231 assists while adding 463 digs and 59 aces. HSE went 34-1 and finished No. 4 in the MaxPreps Top 25.

Charlotte Vinson, Yorktown (Yorktown, Ind.)
6-2 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Followed up a sensational freshman year with 466 kills as her team went 34-3 and reached the 4A title game. She has 820 kills in two seasons.

SECOND TEAM

Hitters


Clara Briley, Buford (Ga.)
5-10 | Freshman (Class of 2026) | Uncommitted

The newcomer to the Wolves' AAAAAAA three-peat party played a big part in the team's success with 266 kills and 29 blocks. She was third in kills as Buford went 38-5 and finished No. 10 in the final MaxPreps Top 25.

Danielle Brown, Puyallup (Wash.)
6-3 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Santa Clara

But Brown showed out all year with 301 kills, 83 solo blocks and 113 overall blocks to help the Vikings go 36-1 and reach the state semifinals.

Camryn Chatellier, St. Mary's Dominican (New Orleans)
5-10 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Leading hitter on a team that captured its third straight Division I state title, Chatellier posted a team-best 402 kills with 32 blocks and 281 digs. She had 21 kills in the state finals win as St. Mary's Dominican went 36-3.

Kaci Demaria , Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
6-4 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

A big hitter who was virtually unstoppable in the CIF Division I finals, she pushed eventual champion Branson to five sets with a match-high 29 kills. The Sea Kings went 23-9 as Demaria went toe-to-toe with some of the biggest hitters in Southern California.



Babi Gubbins, Mater Dei
6-3 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Stanford

Hammered 237 kills with 32 blocks and 277 digs for the 29-9 Monarchs.

Kaira Knox, Nolensville (Tenn.)
5-9 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Knights went 35-5 as Knox helped the team with 360 kills and 196 digs. She averaged 3.2 kills per set and was the leading hitter.

Ella Lewis, The Woodlands (Texas)
5-10 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Dropped 482 kills with 34 blocks and 362 digs as the Highlanders went 43-10 and reached the 6A semifinals.

Skyler Pierce, Olathe Northwest (Olathe, Kan.)
6-3 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Nebraska

Hammered 488 kills as the Ravens went 26-9 in a competitive Kansas field. Pierce added 248 digs, 44 blocks and 44 aces.

Taylor Porter, Cypress Ranch (Houston)
5-11 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Through two seasons, has 806 kills after posting 426 in 2022. She added 387 digs, 48 blocks and 67 aces and Cypress Ranch went 43-3 before falling in the 6A postseason.

Danica Rach, Sierra Canyon
6-2 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Boston College

The Trailblazers went 35-5 and snagged the Southern Section Division 1 title as Rach played a big role. She was third on the team with 323 kills and 269 digs along with 30 blocks.

Haley Robinson, Bayside Academy
6-2 | Freshman (Class of 2026) | Uncommitted

The Admirals won their 21st straight state title and Robinson looks to provide a foundation for future success. She tallied 439 kills with 74 blocks in her initial campaign.

Leilia Toailoa, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
6-1 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Alabama

Had 434 kills with 55 blocks and 356 digs as Gorman went 25-13 in 2022.

Lynney Tarnow, Benet Academy (Lisle, Ill.)
6-4 | Freshman (Class of 2026) | Uncommitted

A first-year varsity player with tremendous upside, Tarnow can swing and pounded 172 kills for 26-4 Benet, which reached the Illinois 4A finals.

Jordan Vander Veen, Ripon Christian (Ripon, Calif.)
5-9 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Leading hitter on a Knights team that went 35-6 and grabbed the CIF Division IV title, Vander Veen posted 566 kills with 310 digs. She had a match-high 20 kills in the state finals.

Maya Witherspoon, Lafayette (Wildwood, Mo.)
5-11 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Topped the 32-6 Lancers with 339 kills with 29 blocks and 179 digs. Liberty played a tough national schedule before taking the Class 5 state title. In the final, Witherspoon was tied for the team high in kills with 17.

Setters


Erica Dellesky , Tompkins (Katy, Texas)
5-10 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Helped the Falcons to a 6A final berth as the team spent much of the season in the MaxPreps Top 25. She dished up 645 assists along with 305 digs as Tompkins went 42-5.

Julia Owens, Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)
5-6 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

Dished out 1,282 assists as the Aztecs went 39-5 and won the 6A title to finish No. 23 in the MaxPrep Top 25. She had 57 assists in the five-set state finals against Hamilton.

Reese Sheppard, Puyallup
5-9 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Vikings went undefeated through the regular season and came within a game of the 4A championship match. Sheppard had 1,163 assists and enters 2023 with more than 2,000 in her two seasons.

Allie Shondell, McCutcheon (Lafayette, Ind.)
5-10 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Purdue

Has topped 940 assists each of her three seasons and posted 950 in 2002 as McCutcheon went 33-2 and were ranked the MaxPreps Top 25 for a large part of the season.

Bethanie Wu, Lovejoy (Lucas, Texas)
5-10 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Yale

The Leopards' next great setter had 1,130 assists as they went 27-15 and reached the 5A Regional Semifinals. She added 56 aces, 229 digs and 49 kills.

Liberos



Gillian Pitts, Prestonwood Christian
5-9 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Back row specialist helped the Lions to a 6A TAPPS title with 588 digs and 615 serve receptions. She averaged 5.2 digs per set as Prestonwood finished 40-1 and No. 7 in the country.

Bella Lee, Plant (Tampa, Fla.)
5-6 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Florida

Tallied 1,056 digs — 12.9 per set — with 434 serve receptions as the Panthers went 22-7 while reaching the 7A regional final.

Kristen Simon, Assumption
5-7 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Rockets up-and-comer had 554 digs and 406 serve receptions against a national schedule. Assumption went 34-8 this season.

All-Around

Chloe Elarton, Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
5-11 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

Setter notched 784 assists, 205 digs, 77 kills and 59 aces for the Colorado 5A champion. She tallied double-digit assists in all but two matches as Valor Christian went 29-0.

Alea Goolsby, Aquinas (Overland Park, Kan.)
5-11 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Saints marched to a 5A title and the second-year varsity player had a big hand in the 40-3 mark. She dropped 345 kills with 35 blocks, 27 aces and 148 digs for Aquinas.

Reese Messer, St. James Academy (Lenexa, Kan.)
5-11 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Thunder's setter could also deliver the thunder as she had 145 kills to go with 824 assists and 167 digs. St. James Academy went 37-4 and reached the 5A title game.



Sydney Shearer, Mauldin (S.C.)
5-9 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Uncommitted

The captain dished up 968 assists with 42 aces, 189 digs and 142 kills as the Mavericks went 32-7 and won the Class 5A title.

Izzy Starck, Rampart (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
6-2 | Junior (Class of 2024) | Penn State

A stat sheet stuffer for the 24-6 Rams, Starck had 501 assists (4.6 per set) along with 424 kills, 332 digs and 51 aces.

Madison Quest, Divine Savior Holy Angels (Milwaukee)
6-3 | Sophomore (Class of 2025) | Uncommitted

The Dashers went 43-6 and won the Wisconsin Division 1 title over Oconomowoc in five sets. Quest led the team in hitting 514 kills, adding 303 digs and 49 blocks.