2026 Impressive Pins at the Iowa Top 250 Expo
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With the Top 250 Expo in Iowa this weekend, there was plenty of talent to behold. I watched every athlete and picked some of my favorite 2026 impressive pins, so let’s discuss what makes them special, each in their own…
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Continue ReadingWith the Top 250 Expo in Iowa this weekend, there was plenty of talent to behold. I watched every athlete and picked some of my favorite 2026 impressive pins, so let’s discuss what makes them special, each in their own way, here!
Tyra Jones (2026, OH)
Jones is from Annawan High School and is a very versatile hitter. She is a good back-row player, has a good back-row attack, her blocking is fantastic, and she is great on the outside. Even if the sets are not good, or the pass is bad, this athlete will find a way to use what she is given and get the point. She was great at blocking as well and the more excited she got the better she played. I was impressed with her resourcefulness and quick reflexes!
Reese Naeve Reese Naeve 5'9" | OH Iowa City Regina Catholic | 2026 State IA (2026, OH)
Naeve attends Iowa City Regina Catholic High School and is a very fast athlete. She is an athlete that makes it look easy out there, even though we know it is not. She had a great cross-court shot and no one had time to get to it. She also sacrificed limbs to play the back row and had good ups and really got under the ball to make great passes to the setter.
Maren Ouellette Maren Ouellette 5'11" | OH Pleasant Valley | 2026 State IA (2026, OH)
Ouellette attends Pleasant Valley High School. She is a really good back-row player, and I thought she might play the entire Expo in the back, but when she did start attacking I was very happy. She has a good skill level for serve/receive, passing to the setter, hitting in the middle from the back row or the front row, and the same on the outside. I believe she is a really good 6-rotation pin and very consistent in her level of play.
Mia Schluter Mia Schluter 5'10" | MB Humboldt | 2026 State IA (2026, OH)
Schluter played varsity volleyball for Humboldt High School for 27 sets this fall and is a high-speed hitter and has well-placed attacks. She watches the court and knows where to put the ball. She is very court-aware and has a high volleyball IQ. I look forward to seeing more of her on the varsity court in the future.
Reagan Schulte Reagan Schulte 5'10" | MB Prairie | 2026 State IA (2026, OH)
Schulte attends Prairie High School and is a potential outside hitter for the varsity volleyball team. She is hard-hitting when set well and works very hard to make plays when needed on the court. She is plenty effective on the outside or on the right.