Ariana Rivera '26 Recruiting Profile

My name is Ariana Rivera and I play as both a Setter and Libero at 5'2 for the class of 2026 at Mount Saint Dominic Academy in Caldwell, NJ. I was one of two freshmen, playing on the varsity team as the main libero. Additionally, I play as a setter for Sideout Sports Volleyball Club in Fairfield NJ. During my 14s season, my 14 National team qualified for the USAV National tournament in Indianapolis, IN. Recently, I just played on the 15s National team for the last season and hope to continue playing on a National team! From middle school, I consistently made high honor roll, and kept straight A grades. Now in high school, I earned the Veritas Academic scholarship, which enrolled me in all-honors classes. I am currently interested in the psychology or criminal justice fields. However, I want to also pursue my love for volleyball throughout college and play at a high level, while still receiving the best education. I bring a lot of energy to the court and have a competitive mindset which is shown by my hustle and determination. One of my strongest qualities is my "coachability", meaning I can quickly apply coaches' feedback to improve my game.