Watch List Update: Five 2025 Middles On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Kentucky 2025 Watch List features talented middle blockers from across the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2025 middle blockers on the rise follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["269736"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a3c354add6f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='269736' first='Mayson' last='Delong'] </strong>is a sophomore middle blocker for Johnson Central High School. Delong is a standout for her high school team. In addition to being a productive blocker, Delong excels as a hitter. Versatile with a diverse skill set, Delong elevates well at the net and delivers defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159350"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a3c354addd5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159406"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a3c354ade1b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159406' first='Ava' last='Hollis'] </strong>is a sophomore middle blocker for Seneca High School. Hollis is agile and moves well from side to side. A player who can deliver as a go-to hitter and a primary passer, Hollis adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks routinely.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210743"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a3c354ade5c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='210743' first='Addie' last='Lowe'] </strong>is a sophomore middle blocker for Lexington Catholic High School. Lowe moves well from side to side in addition to closing blocks with the outside hitter and right side hitter consistently. Versatile, Lowe possesses a diverse skill set and can deliver from positions all along the front row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159327"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a3c354ade9a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159327' first='Riley' last='McCloskey']</strong> is a sophomore middle blocker for Notre Dame Academy. Versatile, McCloskey was a key player for the reigning state champion throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season. A player with a diverse skill set, McCloskey can deliver as a blocker, go-to hitter and a primary passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->