December 20, 2023

We went through an entire high school season since last checking in with the Class of 2025 and how the recruiting race is stacking up. Since first being able to commit on June 15, the action moved rapidly as 4 and 5-star recruits announced their verbal commitments. However, there were a few big stars still in the mix who have since announced their future intentions. It did manage to shake up the perceived order. Below, we take a look at where things currently stand. NEBRASKA   Comments: Nothing’s changed with the Huskers. We wrote about what the Class of 2025 means down the road for Nebraska here. The bottom line it’s an extremely talented group with arguably the top overall recruit in Teraya Sigler, as well as arguably the top recruits at their respective positions in Campbell Flynn and Ryan Hunter. At the very least, Sigler, Flynn and Hunter are in the top two at their positions. Toss in Keri Leimbach from a defensive perspective and it’s not only a talented class but a well-balanced one. *** TEXAS   Comments: One of the 5-star holdouts from when we first checked in was Cari Spears, a 6-3 slugging outside. She has since verballed to the Longhorns, which was a game-changing announcement. Spears could be considered the No. 1 overall prospect and gives Texas two of the best outsides in the class along with Abby Vander Wal, who is also 6-3. At 6-5, Addison Gaido fills at a class stacked with size and length. Callie Krueger is a lights-out defenders. About the only thing keeping Texas from surpassing Nebraska is balance, as the Huskers landed a top-level setter too. *** WISCONSIN   Comments: The Badgers’ incoming group remains the same as well and you can read what we wrote earlier. Like Nebraska, Wisconsin landed a slew of coveted recruits. It’s such a powerhouse class it’s tough to say which player is the best of the bunch. Kristen Simon is among the top three or four defenders in the class. Madison Quest has huge upside on the outside with her length. Natalie Wardlow, at 6-4, is a future presence in the middle. And Addison Horner is a 6-3 setter/right side who is going to bring both size and versatility. *** USC   Comments: The Trojans received a big boost by adding Abigail Mullen to the mix of commits. USC already had a verbal from Reese Messer, who is among the top two setters in the class. USC also had one from Taylor Deckert, who could be the top libero in the class. That was strong in its own right, but adding Mullen vaulted the Trojans up a few notches. *** TEXAS AM Megan Fitch OH Alamo (5-star)Kirra Musgrove S/RS Houston Skyline (5-star)Taryn Morris MB TAV (4-star)Addison Applegate L/DS Munciana (4-star)*Mackenzie Collins MB Houston Skyline (3-star)* Comments: We were already high on Texas AM’s incoming class back in August. Since then, the Aggies landed a solid defender in Addison Applegate and a high-flying hitter in Mackenzie Collins. Collins, at 6-1, can play both in the middle and on MINNESOTA   Comments: It’s the same four as previously mentioned for the Gophers. A 6-5 middle, Jordan Taylor has the potential to special and the biggest difference-maker among the quartet. Kelly Kinney is a springy outside with a strong arm. Carly Gilk and McKenna Garr are home state talents who help fill out a balanced incoming class. the pin. This is a very strong class and one that should signal the Aggies being on the rise. *** PENN STATE   Comments: The Nittany Lions are another program that climbed the ranks with a more recent addition. That was 4-star outside Alexis Ewing. At 6-4, she adds more size and length to the class in joining Marin Collins, a 6-3 outside. *** DUKE   Comments: There was no shift with the incoming class for the Blue Devils. You can read more about the class here. Obviously, the big gets were Charlotte Glass and Zoe Gillen-Malveaux. Both are 5-star talents who should push Duke up the competitive ranks when they arrive. *** INDIANA   Comments: The Hoosiers were not on our check in back in August. However, since then they brough aboard 5-star recruit Jaidyn Jager. She adds to the outside position, which also includes Charlotte Vinson. That’s two smart attackers coming down the road. Indiana also has a pair of scrappy defenders coming too in Aniya Warren and Avery Freeman, as well as the versatility of Isabela Haggard. It’s certainly among the top recruiting classes in the country. *** OREGON   Comments: The Ducks had no change in regards to their incoming class. While Oregon doesn’t currently have any 5-star commits, they have a trio of talented 4-star recruits who all play at a high level in club. *** KENTUCKY   Comments: The Wildcats, who have a smaller class compared to others mentioned, had no changes. However, what helps Kentucky is bringing aboard Kassidy O’Brien, a lengthy setter who has enjoyed a lot of success in both club and high school. *** VANDERBILT   Comments: This is another class that didn’t see any change. You can read about the incoming players here. It’s a huge initial class for the Commodores, who showed they can recruit high-level talent right out of the gate.