Five 2026 Region 5 Middles to Watch
Middle blockers were among the freshmen contributing for teams across Region 5 throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season. A look at five 2026 Region 5 middle blockers to watch follows. Emma Emmons POS MB CLASS 2026 Emma Emmons School:…
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Continue ReadingMiddle blockers were among the freshmen contributing for teams across Region 5 throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season.
A look at five 2026 Region 5 middle blockers to watch follows.
Emma Emmons
Emma Emmons
Emma Emmons is a freshman middle blocker for Green County High School. Emmons possesses strong footwork, reacts quickly and has the ability to transition from her defensive role into a fast-paced offense. Able to run quick attacks routinely, Emmons excels along the middle of the net.
Emma Lapierre
Emma Lapierre
Emma Lapierre is a freshman middle blocker for North Hardin Classical School. A reliable blocker, Lapierre makes contact with the ball regularly. Lapierre covers a large portion of the net effectively and combines to block with teammates successfully.
Izzy Medley
Izzy Medley
Izzy Medley is a freshman middle blocker for Washington County High School. Agile, Medley moves well from side to side and closes blocks consistently. Medley uses quick attacks on offense in addition to working well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks.
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Jessica Smallwood Jessica Smallwood 6'5" | MB Elizabethtown | 2026 KY is a freshman middle blocker/outside hitter/right side hitter for Elizabethtown High School. Among the top young high school volleyball players in the state, Smallwood provides a strong presence in the middle of the net. A player with a diverse skill set, Smallwood can deliver from any position in the front row.
McKenna Thomas
McKenna Thomas
McKenna Thomas is a freshman middle blocker for Marion County High School. Thomas works herself into position to record blocks regularly. A player who elevates well at the net, Thomas has displayed solid timing and precision at her position.