The Whose Who of Stars at the Durango Fall Classic

It’s Finally Here The 2024 Durango Fall Classic Begins on Friday and here is a list of the Whose Who Among the Stars of the Tourney.  Some of the biggest names in one of America’s Biggest Prep Tourneys of the Year.

Taking Center Stage Tomorrow’s College Stars: The Class of 2026:

Cari Spears, OH, Prestonwood Christian, Texas‍

The Under Armour All-American, who was one of the top 2025s, will appear in Vegas. 

Ashby Zubchevich, OH, La Canada, Duke

Zubchevich is another Under Armour All-American and is part of a fantastic Duke Class. 

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Kalyssa Blackshear, MB, Torrance, Louisville

Blackshear is one of our most underrated players in the class, and she will be attending Louisville next year.

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Brooke Gilmour, MB, Oaks Christian, SMU

When you are heading to one of College Volleyball’s greatest Cinderella stories next year, you get a shoutout. 

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Manaia Ogbechie, MB, Oaks Christian, Nebraska

Ogbechie was on the U19 National Team last year and decommitted from Northwestern to head to the Big Red. 

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Bella Bullington, OH, Marist, Northwestern

With multiple players de-committing, Bullington becomes one of the gems of Northwestern’s new staff’s first recruiting class. 

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Taylor Deckert, L/DS, Mira Costa, USC

One of three USC 2025s in Vegas, Deckert was an Under Armour All-American and is one of the highlights of a top 5 class at USC. 

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Presley Kiffin, OH, Mater Dei, USC

Daughter of Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin, Presley Kiffin has been one of the stars of a stacked Mater Dei team this year. 

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Kristen Simon, L/DS, Assumption, Wisconsin

We met Simon at the First Serve Showcase. She is a gritty midwest Libero who will make waves for the Badgers. 

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Greer Chambless, OH, John Paul II, Auburn

Chambless is one the key members of Auburn’s best recruiting class ever. 

Others To Watch

• Olivia Foye, L/DS, Huntington Beach, Princeton
• Olivia Wayne, MB, The Hockaday School, Duke
• Maya Evens, L/DS, Cathedral Catholic, Notre Dame
• Annemarie O’Gara, MB, Xavier College Prep, Cal
• Livy Lenz, L/DS, Xavier College Prep, TCU
• DyBorrah Johnson, MB, Casteel, Utah
• Nikki Tawii, S, Village Christian, Maryland
• Addie Townsend, L/DS, Marymount, USC
• Mae Kordas, OH, Cathedral Catholic, Yale
• Megan Fitch, OH, Cornerstone Christian, Texas A&M
• Lauren Lynch, L/DS, Sierra Canyon, San Diego

The Recent Verbals: The Class of 2026

Ayanna Watson, OH, Bishop Gorman, PPV 298, Pitt

Watson is arguably the second-best hitter in the class and is the star of one of the top classes in the country.

Bellamie Beus, OH, Skyview, PPV 289, Kentucky

Beus is considered by many to be the hardest hitter in the entire class and will be a massive piece in Kentucky’s young core.

Audrey Flanagan, OH, Mira Costa, PPV 280, Wisconsin

Flanagan could become one of the top collegiate players in this entire class at Wisconsin.

Makenna Crosson, OH, Archbishop Mitty, PPV 250, Minnesota

Crosson was a massive sign for the Gophers and will be a huge factor in Las Vegas.

Finley Krystkowiak, OH, Torrey Pines, PPV 214, Penn State

Krystkowiak has the attitude and physicality to excel at Penn State and in the Big 10.

Elle Vandeweghe, MB, Marymount, PPV 212, SMU

We LOVE this pickup for SMU with the length that Vandeweghe possesses.

Layli Ostovar, OH, Mater Dei, PPV 212, USC

Ostovar is one of the best dual-threat players in the entire class.

Madisyn Crnjac, OH, Queen Creek, PPV 204, Uncommitted

Crnjac is one of the two best players left uncommitted in the class of 2026.

Halle Bills, OH, Corner Canyon, PPV 164, Baylor

Bills are part of one of Baylor’s best classes ever and a top 5-6 class this cycle.

Sammy Destler, OH, Marymount, PPV 152, Washington

Destler is a key piece in a well-rounded Husky class.

Reese Stringer, S, MIra Costa, PPV 152, Penn

One of the best non-power five moves in the class. Stringer is an absolute STEAL for Penn.

Trinity Thompson, S, Bishop Gorman, PPV 119, Pitt

Thompson is joining her teammate Ayanna Watson at Pitt and is bringing her dual-threat talent to one of the top 3 classes in the country.

Emily Keiran, L/DS, Assumption, PPV 111, Auburn

Keiran is another Assumption player who brings immediate toughness to the Auburn program.

Addison West, OH, Skutt Catholic, PPV 110, UNC

This was a big under-the-radar sign for UNC, as West is a multi-skilled athlete with a huge college ceiling.

Bailey Nakanelua, S, ‘Iolani School, PPV 103, Ohio State

Setter was a big need for Ohio State in this class, and Nakanelua was the choice.  Pressure and opportunity for the prospect to do big things in the B1G Ten

Allie Dunnion, MB, Xavier College Prep, San Diego

Dunnion is the middle piece of a class that the San Diego staff has to be thrilled about with lots of talent.

Others to Watch

• Maya Stillwell, MB, Harvard Westlake, PPV 145, Northwestern
• Addison Coady, MB, Mater Dei, PPV 129, USC
• Milly McGee, S, Mira Costa, PPV 123, USC
• Makenna Cowren, RS, Liberty, PPV 118, NC State
• Abby Zimmerman, RS, Redondo Union, PPV 113, Cal
• Vivian Hickman, S, Xavier College Prep, PPV 112, UCLA
• Cassidy Cage, MB, Marist, PPV 111, Miss St
• Elayna Davidson, L/DS, Marist, PPV 109, Maryland
• Declan Eastman, L/DS, Marymount, PPV 101, Rice
• Shaye Teves, S, Kamehameha Kapalma, Syracuse
• Masina Ogbechie, RS, Oaks Christian, Harvard
• Lauryn Lewis, MB, Harvard-Westlake, Penn

Stars of Tomorrow: The Class of 2027

Kendall Omoruyi, MB, Casteel, PPV 295

"The Machine" will be in full force, facing the best competition of her prep season this weekend.

Nyla Livings, MB, Prestonwood Christian, PPV 280

I have heard so much about Nyla Livings, but I admittingly have not sat down to watch her in-depth. I am excited to see where her "motor" is and what kind of "dawg factor" she has because it sounds like the physical skills are in place for a star-type player.

Tessa Larkin, OH, Xavier College Prep, PPV 279

Watch out for Larkin, as she can do it all.  In the system, she can prove to be as lethal an OH as there is in Vegas at any grade level.

Lauren Forelli, OH, Liberty, PPV 266

OKKKKK, here we go. I'm pumped to lock in on the legend that is Lauren Forelli for a bit and see what the talk is about. I'm also pumped to watch her more, as she did some great things at Nationals.

Eva Jeffries, OH, Sierra Canyon, PPV 251

We gave her a huge PPV in Best of the West, much higher than "others," so we're looking to see how Jeffries performs against a talented field like this one, with stars on every court. You would like to see her stand out.

Anya Baklenko, S, Prestonwood Christian, PPV 245

Even though Bakelnko may play more OH for the Prestonwood team, I can't wait to watch her compete with the Texas crew. I have heard many good things since her recent move, and her attitude, mixed with increased aggressiveness, has her moving up the PPV pyramid. I am excited to watch her on this level.

Jaycee Mack, OH, Torrey Pines, PPV 238

Jaycee Mack, simply put, we loved this athlete's game at nationals and can't wait to see more this weekend.

Hanna McGinnest, OH, Sierra Canyon, PPV 221

McGinnest on the court with Jeffries is going to be fun, watching them together.

Elizabeth Bower, L/DS, Skyview, PPV 219

I'm excited to watch this "legacy" athlete in depth for the first time. She plays up 2 age groups for club ball, so she has no problem competing with the best.

Makenna Barnes, OH, Marymount, PPV 212

Barnes is another one with a high initial PPV, so I'm interested in watching her compete to prove that against some of these other top OHs from the West.

Lydia Chinchar, S, Carrollwood Day, PPV 199

Chinchar claimed much fame from prep media last year, but I didn't hear a lot about her on the club or recruiting scene over the Spring. So, I have notes to get to watch Lydia whenever I can, especially against this talent level.

Kaitlin (Kat) James, MB, Casteel, PPV 195

Kat James is in that "MB Bunch" we have discussed, and what a weekend to break out a bit.

Shewa Adefemiwa, OH, Redondo Union, PPV 190

This is a very new chance for us to watch Shewa in person, so we are interested in watching Shewa on a big stage vs. big lineups to see how she does with consistency.

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