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<p>Middle blockers were among the top sophomores for multiple Region 7 teams throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season. </p>
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<p>A look at five 2025 Region 7 middles to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172951' first='Bailey' last='Blair']</strong> is a sophomore middle blocker/opposite hitter for Assumption High School. Among the standouts for a perennial state title contender and nationally-ranked program, Blair is a versatile front row player who is quick reacting and can excel from multiple positions. Athletic and agile, Blair closes blocks strong, moving well from side to side. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='477209' first='Kathryn' last='Chase']</strong> is a sophomore middle blocker for Christian Academy-Louisville. Chase executes quick attacks routinely and reads the setter accurately to get the most out of her approach. A reliable blocker, Chase works well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159350' first='Elise' last='Hart']</strong> is a sophomore middle blocker for Sacred Heart Academy. Hart is a longtime standout who excels along the middle of the net. A player with solid footwork who provides a strong presence in the middle, Hart attacks swiftly.</p>
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<p><strong>Raven Pasche </strong>is a sophomore middle blocker/outside hitter for Seneca High School. Pasche possesses strong blocking, attacking and serving skills. Able to elevate well at the net, Pasche displays the ability to deliver from both the front row and the back row regularly. </p>
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<p><strong>Lauren Schreck </strong>is a sophomore middle blocker for Presentation Academy. Schreck routinely displays the ability to transition quickly from her defensive role into a fast-paced offense. Productive, Schreck hits fast and provides strong blocking. </p>
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Middle blockers were among the top sophomores for multiple Region 7 teams throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season.
A look at five 2025 Region 7 middles to watch follows.
Bailey BlairBaileyBlair
6'0" | MB
Assumption | 2025 State#191NationKY is a sophomore middle blocker/opposite hitter for Assumption High School. Among the standouts for a perennial state title contender and nationally-ranked program, Blair is a versatile front row player who is quick reacting and can excel from multiple positions. Athletic and agile, Blair closes blocks strong, moving well from side to side.
Is this you, Kathryn ChaseKathrynChase
5'10" | MB
Christian Academy of Louisville | 2025 StateKY
is a sophomore middle blocker for Christian Academy-Louisville. Chase executes quick attacks routinely and reads the setter accurately to get the most out of her approach. A reliable blocker, Chase works well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks.
Elise HartEliseHart
6'1" | MB
Sacred Heart | 2025 StateKY is a sophomore middle blocker for Sacred Heart Academy. Hart is a longtime standout who excels along the middle of the net. A player with solid footwork who provides a strong presence in the middle, Hart attacks swiftly.
Raven Pasche is a sophomore middle blocker/outside hitter for Seneca High School. Pasche possesses strong blocking, attacking and serving skills. Able to elevate well at the net, Pasche displays the ability to deliver from both the front row and the back row regularly.
Lauren Schreck is a sophomore middle blocker for Presentation Academy. Schreck routinely displays the ability to transition quickly from her defensive role into a fast-paced offense. Productive, Schreck hits fast and provides strong blocking.
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