Watch List Update: Five 2026 Middles On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List has been updated and features numerous talented players, some of whom are middle blockers, from across the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2026 middles on the rise follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212192"],"_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-63a68ea1bb94f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212192' first='Amirra' last='Bailey'] </strong>is a freshman middle blocker for Bowling Green High School. Agile, Bailey moves well from side to side and executes fast attacks routinely. Bailey, who thrived as a freshman in the 2022 high school volleyball season, reads the setter successfully and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212386"],"_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-63a68ea1bb9ac"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212386' first='Reagan' last='Baxter']</strong> is a freshman middle blocker for North Oldham High School. Athletic and quick-reacting, Baxter is a key contributor early in her prep volleyball career for one of the state's perennial title contenders. Aggressive at the net, Baxter provides a strong presence and delivers in multiple categories consistently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212250"],"_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-63a68ea1bb9fa"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212250' first='Micah' last='Robinson'] </strong>is a freshman middle blocker for Bryan Station High School. Robinson moves well, putting herself in a position to make blocks regularly. Agile, Robinson blocks quickly at the net and works well with teammates on blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212253"],"_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-63a68ea1bba5b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212253' first='Jessica' last='Smallwood']</strong> is a freshman middle blocker for Elizabethtown High School. Smallwood reads the setter efficiently in addition to working well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks. Athletic, Smallwood uses quick attacks consistently and provides strong blocking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["276177"],"_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-63a68ea1bbaa6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='276177' first='Saddie' last='Stuart']</strong> is a freshman middle blocker for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Stuart possesses strong footwork and quick reaction times with the ability to transition quickly from her defensive role into a fast-paced offense. A reliable blocker, Stuart possesses strong defensive skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->