Five 2026s Making Early Club Season Impact

Mike Bryant February 7, 2023 @ 04:23 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='227619' first='Makenna' last='Kirlin'] - S | [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] Kirlin can dish the ball. She contacts most second touch opportunities in the air and has good pursuit in the transition phase to get her hands on the ball as much as possible. She can distribute with consistent location through both pins and sets a moderate tempo quick offense that allows her middle attackers time to create good space to swing. This team has a great corps of attackers for her to choose from and her ability to employ balance will take this team far given how their offense can score at a high rate.   [player_tooltip player_id='212349' first='Jenna' last='Kitchen']s - MB/RS | NKYVC Kitchens is increasingly coming into her own following a 14U experience last season where she was learning to adapt to a higher level of pace and intensity playing for an open-level squad. She has increased her confidence along with her skill set to be more of a contributor on both sides of the ball. She has good movement and momentum build in her attack work that leads to some natural power in the air with on balance. On the defensive side, her eye work and the efficiency and position of her hands at the net has also increased, which helps this team defend with good pressure.   [player_tooltip player_id='227621' first='Jade' last='Wall'] - RS | OPVC The 6'0 lefty was a key piece for Little Miami in her freshman season this past fall. She provides an offensive element on the right side that will continue to build upon that varsity experience as she has good length and shows good potential for power coming off of her arm. She puts in the work to transition quickly to get herself available to swing and as she continues to develop her quickness and lift off the floor, she will improve her range and efficiency to match the natural pace she can generate.   [player_tooltip player_id='212347' first='Morgan' last='Heater'] - OH/RS | Tri-State The Ryle (KY) product is 6'0 and has big potential as an offensive prospect. She creates some dynamic approach work with big arm action and lift that helps her use her frame and length well in the air. Improving her momentum build and timing to consistently contact the ball at the peak of her jump will increase her production and make her that much more of a factor with her arm. She has six-rotation tools and plays with a lot of confidence through her opportunities offensively.   [player_tooltip player_id='502138' first='Riley' last='Winbush'] - OH | Elite VBTC Winbush has a nice arm in the air. She creates good torque movement and is consistent to get her feet to the ball and maximize her contact point well. She gets a lot of swings for this team on the left side and shows good footwork and control of her arm in the air while letting her natural pace and power take over upon contact. She gained a lot of experience over the high school season as a key point scorer for Dublin Scioto with 2.1 kills per set.

Makenna Kirlin Makenna Kirlin 5'8" | S Loveland | 2026 State OH - S | Elevation
Kirlin can dish the ball. She contacts most second touch opportunities in the air and has good pursuit in the transition phase to get her hands on the ball as much as possible. She can distribute with consistent location through both pins and sets a moderate tempo quick offense that allows her middle attackers time to create good space to swing. This team has a great corps of attackers for her to choose from and her ability to employ balance will take this team far given how their offense can score at a high rate.