Five 2026 Middles To Watch
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Gabby Semona Gabby Semona 6'3" | MB St. Ursula Academy - Cincinnati | 2026 State OH – Tri-State Elite Semona, at 6’1, is showing good signs of progress in her patience, movement, and finish both offensively and defensively. She is…
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Gabby Semona
Gabby
Semona
6'3" | MB
St. Ursula Academy - Cincinnati | 2026
State
OH
–
Tri-State Elite
Semona, at 6’1, is showing good signs of progress in her patience, movement, and finish both offensively and defensively. She is providing good offensive support for her team through quick tempo options and when on time she can generate good pace. Defensively, her length is an asset and she uses good eye work to pursue the block through both pins. Bank on her being a stock riser as her club career goes forward.
Maddie Steele
Maddie
Steele
5'11" | MB
Turpin | 2026
State
OH
– NKYVC
The Turpin High School product is back with this team that has big aspirations following a successful season through last summer. Steele has increased her impact in the middle with increased power off her arm that complements her improvements in the movement patterns and the spacing she creates offensively. She helps create a middle tandem for this team that has big upside and will be critical to their success with their effort on both sides of the ball.
Sophia Loomis – OPVC
Loomis is 6’1 and a multi-sport athlete that has a lot to offer on the volleyball court. Her athletic and physical presence is something to keep an eye on as she continues to develop her role as a middle hitter. She has a nice arm in the air and can get ahold of the ball well with good timing. She is also developing footwork and range to be a factor overhead of the setter.
Grace Herzog
Grace
Herzog
6'0" | MB
Turpin | 2026
State
OH
–
Elevation
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Herzog is making a nice impact for
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D’Aira Whitner
D’Aira
Whitner
5'10" | MB
Gilmour Academy | 2026
State
OH
– AVC
Whitner has big upside to her game in all phases. Following a solid year-one effort with Gilmour Academy, she is making a big statement this early club season with AVC. This team finished 5th in the recent Central Zone Invitational. She is a tough match-up and she takes advantage of it as she is an efficient offensive threat as highlighted by her 61% kill impact during the high school season.