2025's Top 10 Boys Long Island High School Players to Watch

1. Logan Coady

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Massapequa High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Sportime VBC

Height: 6'5"

At 6’5, Logan Coady is the number one player on Long Island. He is an excellent passer, a strong blocker, and one of the most dangerous offensive players you will find. Calm and composed under pressure, Logan is the type of player who makes everyone around him better. With him leading the way, Massapequa has the talent to make a serious run in the playoffs this season.

2. Zach Thomas

Position: Outside Hitter

School: West Islip High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Academy Volleyball

Height: 6'

Zach Thomas is the number one option for West Islip and the clear leader of the program. He will be set a lot this season and is expected to carry a big load offensively. Zach is a strong passer, has a tough jump serve, and can hit any shot in the game. He is a smart, high IQ player who is ready to guide West Islip on a push toward the county final in the small school conference this year.

3. Arkaidiy Rivkin

Position: Outside/Opposite

School: Syosset High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Warren Six Pack (NJ)

Height: 6'7"

At 6’7, Arkaidiy Rivkin is one of the most athletic players on Long Island. An opposite hitter for Syosset, he has the size and power to rise above most blocks and put the ball away with ease. His combination of length and athleticism makes him a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses, and he is poised to be a huge factor for Syosset this season.

4. Andrew Jennette

Position: Opposite

School: Oyster Bay High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Sportime VBC

Height: 6'8"

At 6’8, Andrew Jennette is a towering right side for Oyster Bay. The lefty brings serious firepower as a hitter and is an excellent blocker who makes life difficult for opposing attackers. His size and skill make him a tough matchup in Nassau.

5. Niall Haughney

Position: Middle/Opposite

School: Bay Shore High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Academy Volleyball

Height: 6'9"

At 6’9, Niall Haughney has been a force in the middle for Bay Shore since his freshman year, and this season he will be playing rightside. With years of playoff experience, he brings leadership and energy every time he is on the court. Niall’s intensity fires up his teammates, and his size makes him a tough matchup for opposing outsides who will have to find a way around his block.

6. Jack Stanley

Position: Middle Blocker

School: Massapequa High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Sportime VBC

Height: 6'6"

Jack Stanley is a 6’6 middle blocker who brings explosiveness to the Massapequa lineup. He is a strong presence at the net, using his size to shut down hitters and set the tone at the net. Jack also follows a long history of standout middles at Massapequa, and he looks ready to continue that tradition. Expect plenty of highlight plays from him this season as he continues to be a key piece in Massapequa’s push for another deep playoff run..

7. Matt Fitzgerald

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Plainview Old Bethpage High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Sportime VBC

Height: 6'

Matt Fitzgerald is a strong and athletic outside hitter for Plainview who can jump high and has a high volleyball IQ. He brings energy with a powerful jump serve and is a constant scoring threat at the net. Playing alongside fellow outside Landon Luttrell, Matt is part of a loaded Plainview roster that has the talent to make a serious run this season.

8. Zenoven Stewart

Position: Opposite Hitter

School: Walt Whitman High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Club: Sportime VBC

Height: 5'11

Zenoven Stewart can jump out of the gym and has one of the highest verticals of any player on Long Island. His athleticism makes him a dangerous presence at the net and a player to watch all season.

9. Landon Luttrell

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Plainview Old Bethpage High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Club: Sportime VBC

Height: 6'

Landon Luttrell is back at number nine for the second year in a row. After transferring from Hicksville, he now joins a stacked Plainview team loaded with club talent and playoff potential. Landon is a smart player who knows how to score and is more than capable of banging a ball when his team needs it. Expect him to play a key role in what could be a deep playoff run for Plainview.

10. Emerson Atkin

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Commack High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Club: Academy Volleyball

Emerson Atkin is the type of player every coach wants on the court because he has all the tools. He can pass, block, and score at a high level, and his all-around game makes him a major piece for Commack this season.

Honorable Mentions

Jack Cain

Position: Middle/Opposite

School: ESM High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Zareb Gonzales

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Bay Shore High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Tyler Cope

Position: Libero

School: Connetquot High School Class of 2028

Uncommitted

Tyler Bottcher

Position: Libero

School: ESM High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Bryan Kuhl

Position: Setter

School: Sachem North High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Stephen Lu

Position: Middle Blocker

School: Jericho High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Nick Altmann

Position: Setter

School: Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted

Jacob Aponte

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Port Washington High School Class of 2026

Uncommitted