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2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ

2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Photo: Chris Fitzgerald Prep Dig
Rachel Kass
Rachel Kass March 30, 2023 @ 09:46 AM
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Hailey Homola
Hailey Homola MB | 2026
IL
Ava Acevedo
Ava Acevedo 5'4" | DS/L | 2026
IL
Nora Bergin
Nora Bergin OH | 2026
IL
Maggie Simon
Maggie Simon 5'7" | S | 2026
IL
Cassidy Cage
Cassidy Cage 6'2" | MB | 2026
IL
Skylar Greene
Skylar Greene 5'10" | OH | 2026
IL
Gia Burton
Gia Burton 5'11" | RS | 2026
IL
Allison Moran
Allison Moran 5'7" | OH | 2026
IL
Elle Schara
Elle Schara 5'11" | OH | 2026
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The last weekend of MEQ is upon us and it has been a wild ride. This weekend is set to have more high-level and exciting volleyball. The sheer number of teams headed to MEQ in the 15s divisions is astonishing, so much so that they warrant their own weekend (and share with the 11s and 12s divisions). Here are some impact athletes in the class of 2026 ready to dominate MEQ.

Mississippi State
Cassidy Cage

Cassidy Cage

IL
MB
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Cassidy
Cage MB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Marist
|
IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Cassidy is a powerhouse middle who moves great across the net. She puts up a big block and...
Written by Rachel Kass
Mississippi State
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Cassidy Cage

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Marist
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Maggie Simon

Maggie Simon

IL
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Maggie
Simon S
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Lincoln-Way East
|
IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Maggie is a leader and great communicator on the court. As a setter, she is disciplined and has...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Maggie Simon

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Lincoln-Way East
Club: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Purdue
Elle Schara

Elle Schara

IN
OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Elle
Schara OH
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Crown Point
|
IN
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Elle is a go-to hitter on this team. She is well-rounded and versatile on the court. She plays...
Written by Rachel Kass
Purdue
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Elle Schara

Instagram Twitter
State: Indiana
School: Crown Point
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Penn
Skylar Greene

Skylar Greene

IL
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Skylar
Greene OH
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
St. Ignatius College Prep
|
IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Skylar is an explosive pin who takes big swings and is aggressive in all six rotations. Her defense...
Written by Rachel Kass
Penn
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Skylar Greene

State: Illinois
School: St. Ignatius College Prep
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Gia Burton

Gia Burton

IL
RS
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RS
CLASS 2026
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Gia
Burton RS
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Plainfield North
|
IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Gia is an incredibly talented lefty right side who takes aggressive shots and is a go-to hitter on...
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Gia Burton

State: Illinois
School: Plainfield North
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Hailey Homola

Hailey Homola

IL
MB
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Hailey
Homola MB
Class
2026
IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Hailey is a middle to keep your eye on. She has a high contact point, solid power, and...
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Hailey Homola

State: Illinois
Club: Mission
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Allison Moran

Allison Moran

IL
OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Allison
Moran OH
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Huntley
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IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Allison is a well-rounded and dynamic pin hitter who plays all six rotations. She not only mixes up...
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Allison Moran

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State: Illinois
School: Huntley
Club: VC United
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Ava Acevedo

Ava Acevedo

IL
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2026
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Ava
Acevedo DS/L
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
Huntley
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IL
2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Ava is all over the place. She is a highly talented libero who is disciplined in her movement,...
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Ava Acevedo

State: Illinois
School: Huntley
Club: Mission
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Adler Litton

Adler Litton

POS S
CLASS 2026

Adler Litton

Club: MOD Elite
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Nora Bergin

Nora Bergin

IL
OH
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CLASS 2026
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Nora
Bergin OH
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2026
HS
Hinsdale Central
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2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ
Nora is an impactful pin with a long approach and a high contact point. She is a go-to...
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Nora Bergin

State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale Central
Club: New Wave Volleyball Club
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