Naperville, Illinois (April 16, 2026) – JVA is proud to announce the 25 female student-athletes selected to the 2026 JVA All-National Team for the Class of 2026. Powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, this prestigious honor recognizes the top female indoor volleyball players competing in the 18s division for JVA member clubs during the current club season.

“The JVA All-National Team represents the best of junior volleyball. These athletes have separated themselves through performance, consistency, leadership, and impact on the game. This recognition reflects the standard they’ve set over time. We’re proud to celebrate how they continue to raise the bar in our sport,” said JVA Executive Director Lisa Wielebnicki. “The Class of 2026 has set a standard that is both highly competitive and impossible to ignore.”

All JVA Girls’ All-National Team honorees will receive preferred pricing through a seamless process for athletes to access their own VKs. Made from full-length, 100% aerospace-grade carbon fiber, VKTRY Insoles (“VKs”) are engineered to help return energy with each step and designed to support athletic performance by helping with explosiveness, vertical jumps, and quicker movements.

“We’re incredibly proud to support the athletes selected to the JVA Girls All National Team,” said Travis Descoteaux, Director of Partnerships at VKTRY Gear. “These young women represent the highest level of dedication, talent, and passion in club volleyball, and we’re honored to celebrate their achievements. At VKTRY, we’re committed to helping elite athletes perform at their best and this team is a shining example of the future of our sport.”

View the 2026 JVA Girls’ All-National Team Class of 2026

Jillian Bohannon – 5’11″ Setter. KIVA. Louisville, KY. University of  South Carolina.
Norah Busch – 6’2” Outside Hitter. East Coast Power. Conshohocken, PA. NC State University.
Callie Combs – 5’8″ Outside Hitter. NKYVC. Wilder, KY. NC State University.
Emma DiRocco – 6’0” Middle Blocker. Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball. Pittsburgh, PA. Old Dominion University.
Audrey Dyas – 6’2″ Middle Blocker. NKYVC. Wilder, KY. University of Toledo.
Lainy Evans – 6’0” Outside Hitter. Top Caliber Volleyball Club. Kinston, NC. Grambling State University.
Darby Felts – 5’11″ Outside Hitter. Innerlight VC. Morristown, TN. ETSU.
Emma Frietch – 5’6″ Libero/DS. NKYVC. Wilder, KY. University of Tennessee.
Sienna Fry – 6′1″ Opposite/RS. Summit Volleyball. Fort Wayne, IN. University of Dayton.
Maya Harris – 6’0” Outside Hitter. Munciana Volleyball Club. Yorktown, IN. University of Illinois.
Ellie Hepler – 5’6″ Libero/DS. The Academy Boiler Jrs. Lafayette, IN. Indiana University.
Kylie Kleckner – 6’0″ Outside Hitter. TAV. Dallas, TX. University of Washington.
Lucy Maloney – 5’5” Libero/DS. 1st Alliance/Lions VBC. Western Springs, IL. Clemson University.
Meredith Martin – 5’7” Libero/DS. Legacy Volleyball Club. Wixom, MI. University of Michigan
Madi Miles – 6’1″ Outside Hitter. The Academy Boiler Jrs. Lafayette, IN. University of Illinois.
Kayla Nwabueze – 6’2″ Middle Blocker. Legacy Volleyball Club. Wixom, MI. Harvard.
Bennett Raterman – 6’4″ Middle Blocker. High Performance STL. St.Louis, MO. Florida State University.
Gracison Saylors – 6’3” Middle Blocker. A5 Volleyball. Roswell, GA. University of Kentucky.
Ellie Stiernagle – 6’2” Setter. Sports Performance Volleyball Club. Aurora, IL. Northwestern University.
Maya Stillwell – 6’4″ Middle Blocker. SC Rockstar. Gardena, CA. Northwestern University.
Joy Udoye – 6’2″ Outside Hitter. Austin Skyline Juniors. Dripping Springs, TX. University of Stanford.
Molly Welge – 6’3” Middle Blocker. 1st Alliance/Lions VBC. Western Springs, IL.  Marquette University.
Georgia Whann – 5’8” Libero/DS. TAV. Farmers Branch, TX.  University of Arizona.
Kinsley Young – 6’4” Middle Blocker. TAV. Farmers Branch, TX.  TCU.
Abby Zimmerman – 6’2” Opposite/RS. SC Rockstar. Gardena, CA.  UC Berkeley.

The honorees were selected by the JVA Awards Committee from the athletes nominated for the 2026 JVA Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles announced in March. The remaining classes will be announced in June. 

Learn more about the JVA Girls’ All-National Team.

About VKTRY Performance Insoles
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Thousands of professional and collegiate athletes trust VKTRY Insoles to help them feel more explosive, stay supported, and perform at their best.

About Junior Volleyball Association
Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to junior volleyball and the needs of the club community. Since 2006, JVA has supported nearly 1,800 Member Clubs while advancing its mission to Better the Ball at every level.

Built by Club Directors for Club Directors, JVA delivers resources, events, education, and advocacy to move the sport forward. JVA continues to elevate the junior volleyball experience through innovation, improved event standards, and opportunities that reflect the future of the game.