The newest Lady Vols have finally set foot on the checkerboard court this week. But it’s not too early to start looking ahead, is it? Here’s a small update on two future Lady Vols. Keep in mind this far out (from what I understand about recruiting rules — which admittedly is not much) commitments are not binding so any of this could change.

• Senior S/OH Bianca Arellano from Xavier Prep and Club Red in Phoenix AZ is on the AVCA Under Armour Girls’ High School All-America Volleyball Watch List. Last year Arellano led her team to a state title and earned All Arizona honors for herself.

• Junior MB/OH Ashley Mariani from Arlington High School and Dallas Premier Volleyball Club in Texas recently committed to Tennessee. Mariani was a First Team All District selection and her school’s co-offensive player of the year.