Big Blocking Middles
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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…
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Continue ReadingI 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.
Class of 2022
Jenna Lucas – Watkins Memorial HS
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.
More names to know….
Kathryn Randorf Kathryn Randorf 6'1" | OH Gilmour Academy | 2022 State #37 Nation OH – Gilmour Academy HS
Olivia Murtaugh – Avon Lake HS
Zahra Cunningham – Windham HS
Leah Price – Toronto HS
Class of 2023
Mia Greco – Jackson Milton HS
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.
More names to know….
Lily Bottomley – Northwest HS
Mary Meng – Christian Community HS
Mercedes Motton Mercedes Motton 5'8" | MB Bishop Watterson | 2023 State OH – Bishop Watterson HS
Brooklynn Downing – McComb HS
Class of 2024
Ashton Thomas – Toronto HS
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.
More names to know….
Ellie Rinck – John F Kennedy Catholic HS
Jodanne Blythe – Van Wert HS
Olivia Saylor – Margaretta HS
Soraya Jackson Soraya Jackson 6'0" | MB Allen East | 2024 State OH – Allen East HS
Class of 2025
Kayla Channell Kayla Channell 6'2" | MB Gilmour Academy | 2025 State #114 Nation OH – Gilmour Academy
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.
More names to know….
Izzy Loeffler – Avon Lake HS
Ava Budrys Rini – Lake Catholic HS
Anna Ritter – Marietta HS
Logan Hickey – Holy Name HS
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.