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<p>Middle blockers are among the top players from the 2026 class in the 11th Region.</p>
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<p>A look at four 2026 11th Region middles to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>Heidi Fay </strong>provides a strong presence along the middle of the net. Fay is agile and moves well from side to side. Possessing the ability to block and hit, Fay can contribute from the front row as well as the back row. A player with quick evaluation skills, Fay adjusts her movement according to the setter's action routinely. </p>
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<p><strong>Desiree Kinnon </strong>is a versatile player with a diverse skill set who can deliver from any position in the front row. A middle blocker/outside hitter/right side hitter, Kinnon blocks at a high level. Quick reacting, Kinnon reads the setter accurately and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='533379' first='Abigail' last='Luking'] </strong>executes quick attacks regularly and is productive along the middle of the net. Luking is a talented blocker who possesses solid footwork and quick reaction time. Athletic, Luking possesses the ability to transition quickly from her defensive role into a fast paced offense. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='276177' first='Sadie' last='Stuart'] </strong>can make an impact from multiple positions in the front row. A middle blocker/right side hitter, Stuart executes fast attacks regularly. A reliable hitter from the right side of the net, Stuart reads the opponent's hitters to set up blocks accurately.</p>
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Middle blockers are among the top players from the 2026 class in the 11th Region.
A look at four 2026 11th Region middles to watch follows.
Heidi Fay provides a strong presence along the middle of the net. Fay is agile and moves well from side to side. Possessing the ability to block and hit, Fay can contribute from the front row as well as the back row. A player with quick evaluation skills, Fay adjusts her movement according to the setter's action routinely.
Desiree Kinnon is a versatile player with a diverse skill set who can deliver from any position in the front row. A middle blocker/outside hitter/right side hitter, Kinnon blocks at a high level. Quick reacting, Kinnon reads the setter accurately and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks.
Is this you, Abigail LukingAbigailLuking
OH
Frankfort | 2026 KY
executes quick attacks regularly and is productive along the middle of the net. Luking is a talented blocker who possesses solid footwork and quick reaction time. Athletic, Luking possesses the ability to transition quickly from her defensive role into a fast paced offense.
Sadie StuartSadieStuart
6'2" | MB
Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2026 StateKYcan make an impact from multiple positions in the front row. A middle blocker/right side hitter, Stuart executes fast attacks regularly. A reliable hitter from the right side of the net, Stuart reads the opponent's hitters to set up blocks accurately.
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Stuart
6'2" | MB
Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2026
State
KY
can make an impact from multiple positions in the front row. A middle blocker/right side hitter, Stuart executes fast attacks regularly. A reliable hitter from the right side of the net, Stuart reads the opponent's hitters to set up blocks accurately.
