Ava Beasley, 5-10 senior, Paragould
Avah Brown, 6-2 junior, Fayetteville
Key statistics: 572 kills, 399 digs, 50 blocks, 40 aces, North Alabama commitment
Comment: “Ava is a standout athlete who makes those around her better on the court. She brings a high volleyball IQ to the floor and can show power or finesse when needed from any position. She is coming off a huge year last year, adding her name to the Arkansas Volleyball record books for kills in a single season. This year, the North Alabama commit is looking to lead us to another 5A state tournament bid and beyond.” — Paragould head coach Reed Fogleman
Avah Brown, 6-2 junior, Fayetteville
Avah Brown, 6-2 junior, Fayetteville
Key statistics: Rogers transfer, 274 kills, .272 hitting pct., 49 blocks, 44 digs, Old Dominion commitment
Comment: “Avah Brown heads into her junior season as a Volley Dog and one of the top right-side hitters in the state. She brings power, versatility and a competitive edge that makes her a huge part of our offense.” — Fayetteville head coach Kele Luigs
Audrey Calva, 5-10 senior, Bentonville West
Key statistics: 443 kills, .259 hitting pct., 54 aces, 30 blocks, 268 digs, 23 aces, all-state, AVCA Phenom Watchlist
Comment: “Audrey pairs a heavy arm with incredible back-row defense.” — Bentonville West head coach Brittney Davis
Kirby Conrad, 6-0 senior, Jonesboro Westside
Kirby Conrad, 6-0 senior, Jonesboro Westside
Key statistics; 407 Kills, 422 Receptions, 164 Digs, 49 Aces, 10 Assists, 12 Solo Blocks, All- Conference, all-state, Best Under the Sun Team Selection
Comment: “Very dynamic player, will score from front or back row and contributes well defensively. Excellent game IQ and court awareness. Very smart player, will be a big leader for us this year.” — Jonesboro Westside head coach Codie Zeiglers.
Erika Ellis, 5-8 senior, Siloam Springs
Kirby Conrad, 6-0 senior, Jonesboro Westside
Brinkley Gigerich, 6-0 sophomore, Bryant
Key statistics: 361 kills, 305 digs, 49 aces, all-state
Comment: “Erika is a well-rounded player with such a high volleyball IQ. She has a great balance of strategic and aggressive behind the service line and as a hitter. She is determined to get every ball defensively and she covers the court well. It’s been so fun to coach her as she’s constantly finding new ways to score. She does a great job of communicating to her teammates in games and in practice and she takes initiative in leading the strategy on the court. I’m excited to watch her excel on the court this season and I’m so proud of the growth she has brought to this program.” — Siloam Springs head coach Carrie Thammarath
Brinkley Gigerich, 6-0 sophomore, Bryant
Kirby Conrad, 6-0 senior, Jonesboro Westside
Brinkley Gigerich, 6-0 sophomore, Bryant
Key statistics: Hot Springs Lakeside transfer, 216 kills, 151 digs, 56 blocks, 12 assists, Ranked No. 1 for Class of 2029 by Prep Dig; Natural State Sports Network’s all-newcomer team
Comment: “An outside-hitter transfer, sophomore from Lakeside. One of the strongest hitters in the state getting looked at by multiple colleges. She is an aggressive and dominant player who reads the game really well. Her defense continues to get better and she will be a threat from both back row and front row. She Played on 15 Elite for EVA this past season and will continue. Brinkley leads with her intensity and being a great teammate.” — Bryant head coach Paige Gantar
Kinley Hammett, 5-7 senior, Brookland
Key statistics: 41 Aces, 301 kills, 10 blocks, 397 digs
Comment: “She will be a 6-rotation, outside hitter for us. She is a returning senior who provides strength and finesse as a hitter but her defense is one of our greatest assets.” — Brookland head coach Katie Dillon
Lily Harbin, 5-9 senior, Morrilton
Key statistics: 326 kills, 274 digs, all-state, all-state tournament team, AVCA Phenom Watch list
Comment: “Lily is our offensive powerhouse. Her growth over the last couple of years as a player and a leader has been so fun to watch as her coach. As our six rotation outside hitter she is an integral part to our offense as well as leadership. She is a hard worker, putting in extra time outside of practice and encouraging her teammates to do the same. I expect her to have a great senior season.” — Morrilton head coach Candice Lawless
London Jackson, 5-11 junior, Hot Springs Lakeside
Key statistics; 276 kills, .253 hitting pct., 17 blocks, 197 digs, 41 aces, all-state, all-state tournament, AVCA All-Region
Comment: “London is a highly recruited six rotation player. She has been having big team camps and her back row is as solid as her front row 2-time all preps, will be one of top hitters.” — Hot Springs Lakeside head coach Rhonda Thigpen
Leighton Keyes, 5-9 senior, Springdale Har-Ber
Tenley McMillon, 5-10 junior, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Key statistics: 278 kills, 22 blocks, 272 digs
Comment: “Leighton Keyes is one of our veteran hitters and one of the most versatile players on our roster. Her athleticism allows her to seamlessly fill whatever role our team needs. With her speed on both offense and defense, she’s disruptive, relentless, and never easy to play against. Leighton will be an important piece of our team’s success this season.” — Springdale Har-Ber head coach Sophie Simmons
Tenley McMillon, 5-10 junior, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Tenley McMillon, 5-10 junior, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Tenley McMillon, 5-10 junior, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Key statistics: 359 kills, 380 digs, 26 blocks, 67 aces, All conference, All State, All State tournament team
Comment: “Tenley holds the title of coach’s kid. She is a big offensive threat for us on the outside and playing some middle blocker. She is a big part of our defense passing and digging well for us in the back row.” — Crowley’s Ridge Academy head coach Royce McMillion
Tristyn Moseley, 5-9 sophomore, Greenbrier
Tenley McMillon, 5-10 junior, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Tenley McMillon, 5-10 junior, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Key statistics: 447 kills, all-state
Comment: “Tristyn Moseley is coming off of an outstanding freshman year and I am ecstatic that we have three more years of watching this athlete. She is full of energy and just loves to be creative when she plays which makes her so fun to watch.” — Greenbrier head coach Katie Huff
Emmerson Rehkopf, 5-10 senior, Farmington
Key statistics: 623 kills, .326 hitting pct., 48 aces, 373 digs, North Alabama commitment
Comment: “Emme is a true six rotation player who impacts every phase of the game. Emme brings energy and intensity every day in practice, she sets a high standard for teammates through her effort and commitment to our program. Emme is an elite competitor and stays on the court because of her reliability, leadership, and ability to take over a match if she needs to.” — Farmington head coach Kylie Moad
Lynley Seyler, 5-6 junior, Brookland
Key statistics: 72 aces, 326 kills, 24 blocks, 371 digs
Comment: “Also a returning 6-rotation player. She was voted NEA Newcomer of the year last year. She will be a force from the outside hitter position this year.” — Brookland head coach Katie Dillon
Preslie Walker, 5-5 senior, Haskell Harmony Grove
Preslie Walker, 5-5 senior, Haskell Harmony Grove
Key statistics: 317 kills, .242 hitting pct., 226 digs, 17 assists, 25 blocks, all-state, all-state tournament team
Comment: “Preslie Walker will be a senior this year. She will be a 6-rotation outside hitter/defensive specialist for the third season in a row. She has continued to develop and improve her game each year. She is a force at the net and from the back row. For only being about 5-5, Preslie has a big presence at the net. She has a lot of hang time and a very quick arm swing. She also plays very solid defense. She is quick to move her feet and reads hitters well. Her volleyball IQ helps her to adjust to different hitters and react to plays a step ahead. She is quick and aggressive on both offense and defense. So far this summer, her serve-receive has been very solid for us and I see it continuing to be that way during the season. She puts in a lot of extra reps and time in the weight room and it is paying off tremendously. Her passion for the game and willingness to put in so much time and effort sets her apart from a lot of athletes her age.” — Haskell Harmony Grove Bailey Korte