Tour of Oregon: Top Middles from Portland Metro (2021)
As we tour the state of Oregon, we will be making many stops throughout this great State. We will be stopping by cities big and small, highlighting the best athletes in those places. First stop: Portland Metro! Here are the…
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Continue ReadingAs we tour the state of Oregon, we will be making many stops throughout this great State. We will be stopping by cities big and small, highlighting the best athletes in those places. First stop: Portland Metro! Here are the top middle hitters from the class of 2021:
Brezlyn Langer Brezlyn Langer 6'1" | MB Sunset | 2021 State OR , 6’1, MB, Sunset High School, Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy, Biola University
Langer, who switched between the middle and right side this past season, had a breakout season for the Sunset Apollos, helping them finish third in the Metro League. Although this was her first season on varsity, she was an impact player for them as both a dominant blocker and attacker. An incredibly coachable athlete, she has only played competitive volleyball since her sophomore year of high school but has made significant improvements to her game in a very short amount of time. Last club season she played for Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 17-1. She recently committed to play at Biola University.
Makenah Jackson, 6’2″, MB, Central Catholic High School, North Pacific Juniors, University of Idaho
Jackson had a solid season with the Central Catholic High School Rams, helping them go undefeated in league play and secure a second-place finish in the 6A State tournament. A transfer from Camas High School, she did not let being the new kid phase her and made an immediate impact in the middle for the Rams. She has a very strong block and brings an intensity to the court that is infectious to her teammates. Last club season she played for North Pacific Juniors 18-1 Forefront. She recently committed to play for the University of Idaho.
Jayda Lee, 6’0″, MB, Glencoe High School
Lee, a three-year varsity starter for the Glencoe High School Crimson Tide, had another solid season as their starting middle. She was awarded Pacific Conference First Team All-League this past year, as well as Pacific Conference Second Team All-League as a sophomore. A three-sport athlete, she is so athletic. Last season she played on the basketball team and was awarded Pacific Conference Honorable Mention. However, the track field is where she does the most damage. She throws shot put and discus and participates in the high jump. She broke the high school record at Glencoe this past season for discus and was awarded the 2019 Field Athlete of the Year. Her athleticism has helped her become a dominant middle blocker with a crazy high vertical and incredibly solid block.
Kylie Zralka Kylie Zralka 6'1" | MB Tualatin | 2021 State OR , 6’1″, MB, Tualatin High School, Athena Volleyball Academy, Carroll College
Zralka had a dominant season for the Tualatin High School Timberwolves. She was a go-to attacker for her team and was awarded Three Rivers Second Team All-League for her play. She was awarded Three Rivers League Honorable Mention as a sophomore. She is incredibly versatile and can play any position across the front row with confidence. Although a middle for most of her career, she has recently started to train as an outside hitter. Zralka is incredibly athletic and uses her fast and high arm swing to put the ball away. Last club season she played for Athena Volleyball Academy 17-1 Gold. She recently committed to play for Carroll College.
Madeline Klopcic Madeline Klopcic 6'1" | MB Valley Catholic | 2021 State OR , 6’1”, MB, Valley Catholic High School, Athena Volleyball Academy, University of Puget Sound
Klopcic was a commanding presence for the Valley Catholic High School Valiants, helping them secure a 4A State Championship for the second year going. For her play, she was awarded Cowapa All-League Team. An incredibly quick and bouncy attacker she is able to dominate in both the middle and right side. Last club season she played for Athena Volleyball Academy 17-1 Gold. She recently committed to play college volleyball for the University Of Puget Sound.