2026's Top 10 Boys Long Island High School Players to Watch

1.Teagan Savas

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Sachem High School North Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Height: 6'2"

Teagan Savas takes the top spot as LIVBALL’s No. 1 boys player on Long Island. Savas has been the most dominant player this season, combining an insanely fast ball with the ability to pass at a high level. Poised under pressure, he never seems fazed and remains in control in the biggest moments.

With Teagan leading the way, Sachem North has the potential to make a serious run at a county championship.

2. Tyler Cope

Position: Libero/Outside

School: Connetquot High School Class of 2028

Uncommitted

Height: 5'10"

Tyler Cope is making the move to the outside full-time for his junior year after being a key part of the starting lineup at libero since eighth grade. Since then, Cope has been part of a winning Connetquot squad year after year.

Last season, Cope helped lead Connetquot to a Suffolk County Championship, knocking off a heavily favored Bay Shore team in the County matchup. Now taking on a new role on the outside, Cope enters his junior season as LIVBALL’s No. 2 boys player on Long Island.

3. Corey Shakur

Position: Outside

School: Lawrence High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Height: 6'2"

Corey Shakur enters his junior season as the focal point of Lawrence’s offense. The Class of 2027 standout recorded 295 kills last season, helping lead a very good Lawrence team.

With another year of experience under his belt, Shakur will be counted on to carry a heavy offensive load and lead Lawrence once again.

4. Joe Trotta

Position: Middle Blocker

School: Massapequa High School Class of 2028

Uncommitted

Height: 6'6"

Joe Trotta was a key contributor to Massapequa’s state championship run last season and returns as one of the most dominant middles on Long Island. Trotta is a large presence at the net and will be tough for opposing hitters to hit around. His heavy arm makes him a force offensively, while his powerful jump serve adds another weapon to his game.

5. Liam St. George

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Massapequa High School Class of 2028

Uncommitted

Height: 6'

Last year’s state champion will now move into a starting role on the outside. Liam has displayed a solid all-around game throughout summer league. He is part of a very talented Massapequa team that has the potential to win the Nassau County championship again this season.

6. Landon Luttrell

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Height: 6'1"

Landon Luttrell returns to the LIVBALL Top 10 for the third straight year, entering his senior season at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK. A smart and versatile player, Luttrell knows how to find ways to score and has the ability to put the ball away when his team needs it most.

With Plainview expected to lean on him for a high volume of sets this season, Luttrell will be a major piece of the team’s offense as they look to make a deep playoff run.

7. Gavin Sack

Position: Opposite Hitter

School: Sayville High School Class of 2028

Uncommitted

Height: 6'8"

At 6'8", Gavin Sack is a nightmare matchup on the right side. The junior lefty is the most dominant opposite on Long Island and will be a major force for a very good Sayville team this season.

With his size and presence at the net, Sack creates matchup problems every time he steps on the court. He’ll be one of the biggest players to watch this season.

8. James Huber

Position: Setter/Outside

School: Bay Shore High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Height: 6'1"

James Huber is one of the most athletic and explosive players on Long Island. The Bay Shore senior was the starting setter for a very good team last season that finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed.

This season, Huber will make the move to the outside. His athleticism and explosiveness should make him a major weapon for Bay Shore as they look to build on last season.

9. Ryan Sguigna

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Connetquot High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Height: 6'2"

Ryan Sguigna was a key part of Connetquot’s Suffolk County Championship team last season and returns to a very talented squad this year. Sguigna is a solid all-around player who can make an impact on both offense and defense.

With Connetquot looking to make another deep playoff run, Sguigna will be an important piece of the team once again.

10. Michael Pennisi

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Smithtown East High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Height: 6'3"

Michael Pennisi enters his senior season as a three-year varsity starter for Smithtown East. He will take on a bigger leadership role for a talented Smithtown East squad that had a strong summer league season.

Pennisi is a strong passer who can also make an impact offensively, giving Smithtown East a reliable player on both sides of the ball. With his experience and all-around game, he’ll be an important piece for the Bulls this season.

Honorable Mentions

Anthony Posanti

Position: Opposite

School: West Islip High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Bryan Kuhl

Position: Setter

School: Sachem North High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Derek Hansen

Position: Middle

School: Sachem High East School Class of 2029

Uncommitted

Joey Kim

Position: Outside Hitter

School: Roslyn High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Michael Winiarski

Position: Middle

School: Northport High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted

Stephen Lyu

Position: Middle Blocker

School: Jericho High School Class of 2027

Uncommitted