2026 Impact Athletes Set to take on MEQ

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["325496"],"_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":"Cassidy is a powerhouse middle who moves great across the net. 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