7 Explosive Pins on the 2026 Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The pins in the class of 2026 play at an exceptional level. They are athletic, powerful, and dynamic. Here are some of the top pin hitters who made the 2026 watchlist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277430"],"_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":"Peyton is one of the best pins in the state, regardless of her age. She was selected as the MVP of the USAV 16 National division last year as a 14 year old. She was a key player in her team's national title. This season she is again playing up several age divisions on [program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite'] 18 Elite. Peyton is an elite level pin who has a huge vertical, high-level serve receive, and is impactful on the court in every rotation.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["221048"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Natalie plays at an incredibly high level. She is explosive, consistent, and has a crazy high volleyball IQ. Her athleticism is next level and she can play nearly anywhere on the court. At the Wisconsin Top 250 Expo she hopped in wherever was needed including left back and as a middle hitter. She played each position well and clearly enjoyed just being on the court as much as possible.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["277436"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Leila is a powerful pin hitter with a heavy hand on the ball. She developed a lot during the high school season and was a key player for [program_tooltip program_id='431537' first='Midwest' last='Penguins'] 14 Elite last year. Leila has always had a lot of power but is now mixing in a shots and changing her placement of the ball well. She will continue to play with Penguins on their 15 Elite squad this year and is set to have a big impact throughout the season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["240999"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Mia is a high-flying and powerful pin who is lethal out of all six rotations. She plays well in all six rotations. During her freshman season for Pewaukee she played in every single set. She contributed 248 kills, 16 blocks, 124 digs, and 53 aces. Mia is an athlete who has a huge impact on the court. She will play with Surges on Sting 15 Gold this season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["249678"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Marlee is the third pin that will round out Sting 15 Gold this year. She had a huge freshman season with Oconomowoc and was a go-to hitter for the Raccoons in their 39-2 season. Marlee played all six rotations and was fearless and reliable in every match, including the 5-set thriller in the Division 1 State Championship.  Marlee is an energizer on the  court and amps up her team. She plays well in pressure situations and will always find a way to manufacture a kill.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["249639"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Braelee is an athlete to keep your eye on in the class of 2026. She has a lot of raw, explosive talent and is incredibly athletic. She impressed both on offense and defense at the Wisconsin Top 250 Expo. Braelee is quick on the court and is smart with her swings. She is fast and explosive in everything she does.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["277433"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Sydnee is a very efficient pin. She earned a lot of playing during her freshman high school season where she hit .200 and had over 200 kills. Sydnee is very strong offensively and had multiple matches with double digit kills.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b49ff264b15"} /-->