Big Blocking Middles

<p>I like big blocks and I cannot lie. There’s nothing better that watching a great middle blocker shut things down at the net. The quick lateral movements followed by two big hands in a hitters face, it’s definitely a momentum builder in a game. The following are some of the top blockers that will be intent on stopping the other teams offense this season. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Class of 2022</em></p> <p><strong>Jenna Lucas</strong> - Watkins Memorial HS</p> <p>Jenna is a middle that can move quickly from pin to pin. She has a great connection with her setter making her a strong hitter as well as a blocker. With the ability to get up high and press over the net, she is sure to frustrate the opposing hitters.</p> <p><strong>More names to know.... </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="114450" first="Kathryn" last="Randorf"]</strong> - Gilmour Academy HS</p> <p><strong>Olivia Murtaugh</strong> - Avon Lake HS</p> <p><strong>Zahra Cunningham</strong> - Windham HS</p> <p><strong>Leah Price</strong> - Toronto HS</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Class of 2023</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Mia Greco</strong> - Jackson Milton HS</p> <p>She has great vision and can get to the block fast. She gets her nose on the ball and is able to slow down even the best of hitters. At 5'7 she plays way taller, very fun to watch.</p> <p><strong>More names to know.... </strong></p> <p><strong>Lily Bottomley</strong> - Northwest HS</p> <p><strong>Mary Meng</strong> - Christian Community HS</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="169527" first="Mercedes" last="Motton"]</strong> - Bishop  Watterson HS</p> <p><strong>Brooklynn Downing</strong> - McComb HS</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Class of 2024</em></p> <p><strong>Ashton Thomas</strong> - Toronto HS</p> <p>Ashton is a 5'11 middle that can penetrate the net and put up a lot of blocks. She is aggressive and very quick to block then be off the net ready to hit. She is gonna be someone that we will be hearing a lot about in the next few years.</p> <p><strong>More names to know.... </strong></p> <p><strong>Ellie Rinck</strong> - John F Kennedy Catholic HS</p> <p><strong>Jodanne Blythe</strong> - Van Wert HS</p> <p><strong>Olivia Saylor</strong> - Margaretta HS</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="169113" first="Soraya" last="Jackson"]</strong> - Allen East HS</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Class of 2025</em></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="152049" first="Kayla" last="Channell"]</strong> - Gilmour Academy</p> <p>Kayla is an up and coming middle that we see a lot of potential in. She got playing time as a freshman this HS season and we will be looking for her to continue to grow as the club season gets under way.</p> <p><strong>More names to know.... </strong></p> <p><strong>Izzy Loeffler</strong> - Avon Lake HS</p> <p><strong>Ava Budrys Rini</strong> - Lake Catholic HS</p> <p><strong>Anna Ritter</strong> - Marietta HS</p> <p><strong>Logan Hickey</strong> - Holy Name HS</p> <p>That completes our series on player to watch this season. I can’t wait to see how these players fair as the season kicks off in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned for articles on the top players and teams at this seasons big tournaments.</p>