2026s Bringing the Heat to Summerfest ’23
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The summer has just begun and what better way to kick it off than volleyball?!
After a few weeks off, it’s time to shake off the rust and get back into action! Summerfest is one of the hottest tournaments in the country as some of the best teams will be bringing the heat to the Ohio capital.
This tournament also marks one of the last events of the regular club season before the madness of nationals ensue. You do NOT want to miss it!
Coming in hot, the 2026s in the 15 Open! Columbus is bringing in some of the top names in this age group and we got you covered on who’s who this weekend!
Ella Andrews Ella Andrews 6'4" | MB Mercy | 2026 State MI – 6’3 MB – Legacy
Andrews completes the 1-2 punch of monster blockers at Legacy alongside Kayla Nwabueze. With a serious height advantage on just about everyone she comes across, it doesn’t take much for her to score. But the emphasis Andrews puts on her attacks and the finishes on her blocks are epic to say the least.
Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS North Point | 2026 State VA – 6’1 OPP – Metro
Something that is expected from the Metro cannon, they’re going to bring the heat! A high flier and oh, so physical at the net, Johnson is a terror to be up against. While a bolt of lightning when she contacts the ball, Johnson has to be one of the top pin blockers in her age group. The way she can take up space on the net and devour an attack is insane at this age.
Mallory Pike Mallory Pike 5'11" | OH Anthony Wayne | 2026 State OH & Leah Pike Leah Pike 5'11" | MB Anthony Wayne | 2026 State OH – 5’11 OH & MB – Toledo
Here comes Pike with the spike! It never gets old and it never ends. This twin duo out of Toledo is one of the most lethal sister combos to come onto the scene in awhile! Mallory holds it down as a six rotation outside with a lot of range in her attacks and looking to have an extra pop in her jump lately. Sister Leah, is a dynamic middle. While a little undersize, Leah’s athleticism along the net goes a long way with her blocking and ability to find the angles to put a ball away.
Audrey Dyas Audrey Dyas 6'2" | MB Notre Dame Academy | 2026 KY – 6’1 MB – NKYVC
I think NKYVC has another Julia Hunt -esque player in this one. Big, physical, a great blocker and with all of the angles up her sleeve to score, its all you could want in a young middle. Dyas is a big player for NKYVC who’s coming off of a huge fifth place finish at Windy City and earning a USAV Open bid.
Mallory Matheny Mallory Matheny 5'11" | S Bishop Hartley | 2026 State OH – 5’11 S – Mintonette
If I am being honest here, this M.51 Mintonette squad is one of my favorites to catch in action. A big reason is the way Matheny runs her offense. With so many options, on the court and off the bench, she’s a master at picking the right hitter in the big moments.
Finley Arp Finley Arp 6'0" | OH South Christian | 2026 State MI – 6’0 OPP – FaR Out
Speaking of another team that I love to watch in the 15s division, FaR Out 15 Black. This is another team that has a stacked bench of attackers. Arp is an exciting piece to this team’s puzzle. She’s a high flying opposite that packs a big punch. Whenever you’re in need to score, throw it back to Arp.
Ella Askin Ella Askin OH Assumption | 2026 KY – 6’1 OH – KIVA
Rounding out the list of players bringing the heat, watch out for Askin and 15 Red this weekend. Not only can Askin bring the heat at the net, but she can really be a threat anywhere on the court. Askin is a big point scorer for 15 Red and will be hard to slow down in Columbus.
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