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<p>Outside hitters from the 2026 class are among the underclassmen on the rise in Region 3.</p>
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<p>A look at four 2026 Region 3 outside hitters on the rise follows. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854684' first='Layla' last='Escue']</strong> is a productive hitter from the left side who possesses solid jumping ability. Poised to take on a larger role for her prep team in the 2023 high school volleyball season, Escue can hit at a high level from both the front row and the back row. Escue is an accurate passer who works well with the middle blocker on blocks routinely. </p>
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<p><strong>Lilly Glass </strong>elevates well at the net and completes attack hits consistently. A player who is agile in addition to possessing athleticism, Glass can make an impact from both the front row and the back row. Quick-reacting, Glass adjusts well to various situations. A reliable passer, Glass carries serve receive responsibility successfully and can play through rotations regularly. </p>
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<p><strong>Kennedy Ledford </strong>has shown the ability to produce as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer early in her prep volleyball career. Ledford provides solid swings and a strong presence at the net. Due for a breakout season, Ledford possesses the agility and coordination needed to transition quickly from defense into attack mode and hit the ball from different areas. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212392' first='Elise' last='Wilson']</strong> is among the most experienced players from the 2026 class in Region 3. A key contributor for her high school team as a freshman during the 2022 high school volleyball season, Wilson is athletic and agile. Highly productive, Wilson excels in the front row. Wilson is reliable and can hit consistently from various parts of the court. </p>
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Outside hitters from the 2026 class are among the underclassmen on the rise in Region 3.
A look at four 2026 Region 3 outside hitters on the rise follows.
Is this you, Layla EscueLaylaEscue
5'11" | OH/MB
Grayson County | 2026 StateKY
is a productive hitter from the left side who possesses solid jumping ability. Poised to take on a larger role for her prep team in the 2023 high school volleyball season, Escue can hit at a high level from both the front row and the back row. Escue is an accurate passer who works well with the middle blocker on blocks routinely.
Lilly Glass elevates well at the net and completes attack hits consistently. A player who is agile in addition to possessing athleticism, Glass can make an impact from both the front row and the back row. Quick-reacting, Glass adjusts well to various situations. A reliable passer, Glass carries serve receive responsibility successfully and can play through rotations regularly.
Kennedy Ledford has shown the ability to produce as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer early in her prep volleyball career. Ledford provides solid swings and a strong presence at the net. Due for a breakout season, Ledford possesses the agility and coordination needed to transition quickly from defense into attack mode and hit the ball from different areas.
Elise WilsonEliseWilson
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A | 2026 KY is among the most experienced players from the 2026 class in Region 3. A key contributor for her high school team as a freshman during the 2022 high school volleyball season, Wilson is athletic and agile. Highly productive, Wilson excels in the front row. Wilson is reliable and can hit consistently from various parts of the court.
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Layla
Escue
5'11" | OH/MB
Grayson County | 2026
State
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is a productive hitter from the left side who possesses solid jumping ability. Poised to take on a larger role for her prep team in the 2023 high school volleyball season, Escue can hit at a high level from both the front row and the back row. Escue is an accurate passer who works well with the middle blocker on blocks routinely. 
