Copy of 2025's Top 10 Girls Long Island High School Players to Watch
- Cameron Gambler
- Sep 22
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 8
1. Alex Patsos
Position: Outside/Libero
School: Connetquot High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Club: Academy Volleyball
Height: 5'9"
Alex Patsos is the top player on Long Island and the go to leader for Connetquot. She can do it all. She is an elite passer in serve receive and defense and stays composed under pressure in big moments. Volleyball runs in the family as her sister Julia won two state titles with Connetquot in 2017 and 2019 and we think this team could make a deep playoff run.
2. Taylor Marsh
Position: Middle Blocker
School: Smithtown West Class of 2026
Uncommitted:
Club: Academy Volleyball
Height: 6'2"
Taylor Marsh is the centerpiece of the Smithtown West offense. She swings on the pin and out of the middle and is a nightmare for opposing defenses. Taylor can hit any shot, swings with power, and is a strong blocker, making her one of the most dangerous players in Suffolk this season.
3. Kelsie Kennedy
Position: Libero/DS
School: Bay Shore High School Class of 2027
Uncommitted
Club: Academy Volleyball
Kelsi Kennedy is one of the best liberos on Long Island and the backbone of Bay Shore’s defense. She controls serve receive, digs tough attacks, and keeps the ball alive in long rallies all at a high level. Her consistency and court awareness make her a huge asset for Bay Shore this season.
4. Gabriella Rice
Position: Opposite Hitter
School: Sachem East High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Club: Academy Volleyball
Height: 6'
Gabby Rice is a tall and imposing opposite hitter for Sachem East. She is a strong blocker who will give opposing hitters trouble at the net and will be the main option on this Sachem East team. With her size and skill, Gabby is set to be a big factor for Sachem East this season.
5. Andie Fortmeyer
Position: Middle Blocker
School: Lindenhurst High School Class of 2026
Committed to University of Scranton
Club: Sportime VBC
Andie Fortmeyer is a dominant middle blocker for Lindenhurst. She showcased her talent in last year’s Girls All Star Game and continues to be a force at the net this season, making life tough for opposing teams.
6. Emily Layton
Position: Libero
School: Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Club: Sportime VBC
Emily Layton is the libero who anchors the defense for Plainview-Old Bethpage. She plays on one of the top teams on Long Island and was a key part of their Nassau County Championship last season. With Emily holding down the defense, POB will look to defend their title again this season.
7. Olivia Smitelli
Position: Opposite Hitter
School: LUHI High School Class of 2026
Committed to Trinity University
Club: Sportime VBC
Olivia Smitelli is a 6-foot standout for Long Island Lutheran. She can hit from all three positions, but she is especially dominant on the outside. Her size and athleticism also make her a strong blocker at the net, giving LUHI a major weapon on both offense and defense. LUHI is one of the best teams in their conference and Olivia should help them make a deep playoff run.
8. Angela Bush
Position: Outside/Middle
School: Kellenberg High School Class of 2026
Committed to University of Scranton
Club: Sportime VBC
Height: 6'1"
Angela Bush was a big part of Kellenberg’s CHSAA State Championship run last year and is looking to do it again this season. Usually a force in the middle, she’s showing off her athleticism on the outside and making a huge impact all over the court. She will play at the University of Scranton next year.
9. Morgan Wolcott
Position: Outside Hitter
School: Half Hollow Hills West High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Club: Academy Volleyball
Height: 6'
Morgan Wolcott is the focal point of the Half Hollow Hills West offense. She played a big role in helping Hills West win the New York State AA Championship last season and will look to lead the team as they defend their title this year.
10. Gisele Trzaskalski
Position: Outside/Libero/Setter
School: Connetquot High School Class of 2028
Uncommitted
Height: 5'7
Gisele Trzaskalski, class of 2028, is one of the most exciting young players in the Connetquot program. While she is primarily a setter at the club level, she has moved to the outside for Connetquot this season. Gisele shows off insane athleticism, jumping high and swinging with power while also passing dimes. She is part of a very good Connetquot team that looks set to be strong for the next few years.
Honorable Mentions
Haven Mills
Position: Outside/Middle
School: Bay Shore High School Class of 2027
Uncommitted
Height: 6'2"
Ava Nitsch
Position: Setter/Rightside
School: Plainedge High School Class of 2027
Uncommitted
Violet Tirelli
Position: Outside
School: Patchogue Medford High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Height: 5'9"
Violet Worms
Position: Outside/Libero
School: Herricks High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Height: 5'6
Dylan Katz
Position: Setter/Opposite
School: Plainview Old Bethpage JKF High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
Height: 5'9"
Liz Sabino
Position: Outside Hitter
School: Harborfields High School Class of 2026
Uncommitted
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