October 20, 2022

Back in August we checked in on the Class of 2024 and how the recruiting classes were beginning to shape up. Then, it had been two months since players could begin committing to schools. There was a flurry of action, as 18 of our 29 5-star recruits already found new homes. Since then six more 5-star recruits have announced their future colleges. Another eight 4-star recruits have announced theirs. Below, we take another dive into the Class of 2024 to see how the recruiting classes are stacking up to date. 5-star recruits to commit since last update: Lola Schumacher, L/DS, Brebeuf HS, Munciana – Wisconsin Lauren Harden, OH, Hamilton Southeastern HS, Rev – Florida Ava Utterback, OH, Plainfield HS, Circle City – Louisville Jadyn Livings, OH, Prestonwood HS, TAV – USC Favor Anyanwu, MB, Sasche HS, TAV – USC Emerson Sellman, OH, Holy Cross HS, Metro – Ohio State Zoey Burgess, MB/OH, Lone Peak HS, Club V – Kansas *** 4-star recruits to commit since last update: Molly Kate Patten, RS, Lambert HS, A5 – Georgia Lolo Lambert, OH, Bishop Lynch HS, Drive Nation – Arkansas Blaykli Bobik, OH, Queen Creek HS, Arizona Storm – BYU Mallory Bohl, MB, Saline HS, Legacy – Notre Dame Mikala Young, OH, Prestonwood HS, TAV – TCU Julia Hunt, MB, Holy Cross HS, NKYVC – Washington Fallon Stewart, OH, Winter Park HS, OTVA – Cincinnati Sarah Brodner, OH/RS, Jupiter HS, High Tide – Virginia Madison Maxwell, S/RS, Saugus HS, Legacy – Long Beach State *** NEBRASKA      Skyler Pierce OH Dynasty (5-star) Olivia Mauch L/DS Premier Neb (5-star) Ayden Ames MB Drive Nation (5-star) Note: The Cornhuskers came out of the gate quickly, landing three 5-star recruits but no new updates since then. They remain in the conversation for best class to date.   Last Update: Skyler Pierce is arguably the top-rated outside from the class. Nebraska also did well getting Ayden Ames from the state of Texas. She’s one of the top-rated middles who could play on the right side or even eventually move to the outside. Rounding it out is 5-star defender Olivia Mauch, an in-state get. There’s still another year to go but it’s already going to be hard-pressed for any program to move ahead of Nebraska. *** FLORIDA         Lauren Harden OH Rev (5-star)*new Jaela Auguste MB Hou Skyline (5-star) Taylor Parks S OTVA (4-star) Ella Vogel L/DS Co Jrs (3-star)*new Bella Lee L/DS OTVA Note: Nebraska is the only school with commitments from three 5-star recruits, with Florida, Louisville, USC and Wisconsin the only other ones with commitments from two 5-star recruits. The Gators’ class took another step upward with the addition of 6-3 outside Lauren Harden. She’s long with the type of frame to excel at the next level. Tending to the defensive side, the Gators also are bringing aboard Ella Vogel, who starred for Co Jrs last spring. Last Update: The Gators were one of 14 schools to have already received a commitment from at least one 5-star recruit. Theirs came from the 6-1 Jaela Auguste. The Texas stud highlights the class so far and will continue the athleticism for the Gators in the middle. Florida also gets a couple of local players, including 4-star recruit and setter Taylor Parks. Parks was solid for OTVA this past club season and seems destined to fit in well with the Gators. *** USC Jadyn Livings OH TAV (5-star)*new Favor Anyanwu MB TAV (5-star)*new Brooklyn Tealer OH Gainesville (4-star) Paisley Douglas L VCNebraska *new Note: The Trojans are making a charge. They started off with a commitment from 4-star outside Brooklyn Tealer, a 6-1 hard-hitting, high-flying hitter from Florida. She wasn’t quite enough to get USC mentioned in our first update but the Trojans have reaped benefits from their recruiting efforts with recent yeses from 5-star outside Jadyn Livings and 5-star middle Favor Anyanwu. The TAV teammates no doubt boost USC up in our watch list as they have big arms coming aboard down the road. *** LOUISVILLE     Nayelis Cabello S/RS Top Select (5-star) Ava Utterback OH Circle City (5-star)*new Payton Petersen OH Six Pack (3-star)*new Note: The Cardinals have climbed the chart thanks to a pair of commitments they’ve added since our last update. Ava Utterback, a 6-0 high-flying outside with a big arm, is the second 5-star recruit to say yes. The class also was boosted by the addition of Payton Petersen, a 6-0 outside with solid all-around game. Last update: Louisville is part of the conversation thanks to a commit from Nayelis Cabello, a 5-star setter/RS from Florida. She projects as a 5-1 setter at the next level because of her 6-1 frame, but she could hit if her versatility is to be utilized. *** WISCONSIN    Lola Schumacher L/DS Munciana (5-star)*new Charlie Fuerbringer S/RS Long Beach (5-star) Note: The Badgers continue to build a strong class. Lola Schumacher is one of the top liberos in the class and coming from a club like Munciana seems to be a natural fit at a program like Wisconsin. Having commitments from two 5-star recruits surely places the Badgers in the running for a Top 5 class to date. Moreover, Wisconsin has also received commitments from international players in Tosia Serafinowska (Poland) and Trinity Shadd-Ceres (Canada). Last update: We must say, given Charlie Fuerbringer’s ability on the sand, it was surprising to see her go out of state and commit to a school like Wisconsin. However, given her indoor ability, she was a sure thing to land at a top program like the Badgers offer. She’s one of the highest IQ players in the class and a dynamic setter. More players are surely to be added to the recruiting haul, but what a centerpiece to begin with. *** MICHIGAN      Camille Edwards S TAV (5-star) Ella Demetrician OH FC Elite (4-star) Ellie White S 1st Alliance (4-star) Jenna Hanes MB Wave (4-star) Lauren Evans OH Munciana (3-star) Note: There’s been no change with Michigan’s class since last checking in. With the number of