Rankings Update: Middles In 22 You Need To See

<p>We wrap up our updated class of 2022 rankings by breaking down our favorite middles in Indiana. Because of the unprecedented times that seem to never end, there is a plethora of available middles, one position that seems to be sorely lacking year in and year out.</p> <p><strong>#4: [player_tooltip player_id="85807" first="Sky" last="Moffitt"], 6-2, Lafayette Jefferson</strong></p> <p>I’m not sure her parents knew she would when they named her, but she does "sky". Her length takes up more space than she gets credit for on defense, and she hits a heavy ball. This is a no-doubt recruit that can make a difference at the next level.</p> <p><strong>#6: [player_tooltip player_id="103403" first="Abigail" last="Kesler"], 5-11, Muncie Burris</strong></p> <p>Abigail is a new addition to the rankings this time around, and it’s not her fault, it is mine. She’s clearly the best offensive option returning for the Owls, everyone knows it, and she still manages to put away any set you throw at her. Her deceptive length also allows her to cover from pin to pin defensively. Let’s see if Miss Kesler gets a little help around her come sectional time.</p> <p><strong>#11: [player_tooltip player_id="102465" first="Aniya" last="Kennedy"], 6-0, La Porte</strong></p> <p>Another new addition to our modified rankings, Aniya can out-athletic anything in front of her. Type in "[player_tooltip player_id="102465" first="Aniya" last="Kennedy"] volleyball" to your favorite search engine, and find the first image listed. She is, quite literally, head and shoulders above her competition. She hits hard, blocks everyone, and is a full-go type of player. A little raw, but I’ll take raw athleticism over a refined middle when the raw kid out jumps everyone.</p> <p><strong>#18: [player_tooltip player_id="85909" first="Brooke" last="Elliott"], 6-1, Hamilton Southeastern</strong></p> <p>This is one of THREE middles on this state runner-up squad that are top twenty. One is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85697" first="Delaney" last="Garner"], </strong>who has already committed to NCAA Division II Harding. Brooke, a Munciana kid, could probably play all three positions in the front row, but her primary is middle, and is just as adept at terminating in front of the setter as behind. </p> <p><strong>#20: Lovie Wallace, 6-0, Hamilton Southeastern</strong></p> <p>Lovie was the "other" middle at 2A state champ Heritage Christian, but her recent transfer to HSE makes the Royals’ practice gym that much more competitive for the 4A state runner-up. Her physicality and breadth on both offense and defense make her a no-doubt recruit at the next level. Also trained at Munciana, she’s not as versatile as Brooke listed above, but is just as terminal.</p>