Top 2021 Uncommitted Middles

<p>We continue our probe of the Hoosier State by touching on uncommitted middles from the class of 2021. We’ll list our Top Five, and if there are multiple positions, we’ll list those, too. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85694" first="Mikayla" last="Christiansen"], MB/OH, Munciana 17 Pandas (17-1), Fishers High School</strong></p> <p>There are multiple reasons Mikayla starts this list of uncommitted middles from 2021. First, she’s got a bloodline for volleyball; her brother is the M1 for Indiana Tech (NAIA), and her dad is a current high school and club official in Indiana. Second, she’s training at arguably the best training club in Indiana. Third, her high school is in the Top Ten annually in Class 4A (largest class) in Indiana. In most match programs, she’s been listed from 5-10 to 6-1, which is why we kept her height off of this list, for now. As far as we’re concerned, her explosiveness and volleyball savvy keep her at the top of this list of 2021s.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85695" first="Kayden" last="Holcomb"], 5-10, MB/RS, Union 17 Asics (17-1), Floyd Central High School</strong></p> <p>At first, Kayden looks undersized compared to those across the net from her. Her lateral quickness, array of shots on multiple sets from the middle, and ability to not only defeat any size middle across from her, but defend them as well keeps her in the Top Five. Most middles from Indiana are lumbering and big. Kayden is fast, quick-twitched and can do more than her bigger, slower counterparts.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85697" first="Delaney" last="Garner"], 6-1, MB, Academy 17 Tsunami (17-1), Hamilton Southeastern High School</strong></p> <p>Delaney fits multiple molds on this list. Need a heavy arm? Delaney can pound, both in front of and behind the setter. How about quickness? Her transition is FAST, and often beats her defender with speed. Maybe you need a blocker? Her broad shoulders and long wing span take up space. She’s the whole package, and often gets overlooked on this team because the middle opposite of her is Purdue commit [player_tooltip player_id="85670" first="Raven" last="Colvin"].</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85717" first="Regann" last="Jessee"], 6-1, MB, Team Indiana 17 Elite (17-1), Columbus East High School</strong></p> <p>A little further south of Indianapolis is where you’ll find Regann, who is trained in high school by former Ball State player Stacie Pagnard and in club by former IUPUI player Michelle Coleman, she has quickly gained interest in Central Indiana. She’s long-limbed, quick, and hits high enough that shorter blockers can’t touch her---a trait a lot of middles in Indiana don’t learn until later. I am somewhat surprised that she hasn’t received an offer yet, because we believe that the best is yet to come.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85728" first="Sheridan" last="Phillips"], 6-0, MB, Circle City 18 Black (18-2), McCutcheon High School</strong></p> <p>Located northwest of Indianapolis, Sheridan ages up to the 18s and does just fine, thankyouverymuch. One of only two juniors on this team, she can block everyone and hits every set in front of and behind the setter. Coached by Daniel Mudd, former San Diego State player, her improvement has been meteoric since last club season. It won’t be long before this young lady finds a program.</p>