Class of 2026 All Star Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The players below earned a spot on the 2026 DMV All Star team. My only regret is the roster size restricts my selection to twelve. Certainly, a lot of talent in this group, as well as a lot of talent outside this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 club player of the Year: [player_tooltip player_id='227251' first='Morgan' last='D. Williams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227251"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bdbaa8762fb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>.Left Sides </strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='227251' first='Morgan' last='D. Williams'] (Metro), [player_tooltip player_id='181302' first='Kennedy' last='Spaid'] (Blue Ridge), [player_tooltip player_id='303701' first='Caydence' last='Doolan'] (Metro) and [player_tooltip player_id='322107' first='Eden' last='Tardy'] (MVSA Charge) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["238341"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bdbaa876357"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Right Sides</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='238341' first='Teodora' last='Stamenkovic'] (Paramount) and [player_tooltip player_id='301696' first='Nadiya' last='Johnson'] (Metro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["325599"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bdbaa8763a1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Middles</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='325599' first='Raegan' last='Lentz'] (MVSA Charge) and [player_tooltip player_id='325603' first='Parker' last='Sutherland'] (Liberty Elite)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["204152"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bdbaa8763e7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Setters</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='238357' first='Claire' last='Mo'] (Paramount) and [player_tooltip player_id='204152' first='Sofie' last='Ferrell'] (Virginia Elite)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181280"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bdbaa87642c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Libero/Defensive Specialists</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='181280' first='Brenna' last='Corbin'] (Blue Ridge) and [player_tooltip player_id='238358' first='Evie' last='Huang'] (Metro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Interesting that four players from this group play up at the 16 level ([player_tooltip player_id='238357' first='Claire' last='Mo'], [player_tooltip player_id='181280' first='Brenna' last='Corbin'], [player_tooltip player_id='238358' first='Evie' last='Huang'] and [player_tooltip player_id='181302' first='Kennedy' last='Spaid']). That stands out as the most from any class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finding playing time for the four left sides would leave a coach with the biggest challenge. Also, leaving out [player_tooltip player_id='210539' first='Emma' last='Gardner'], [player_tooltip player_id='220923' first='Soleil' last='Rancourt'] and [player_tooltip player_id='249330' first='Charlotte' last='Arrington'] from the pins tore me apart. Some tough choices to make when putting this team together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan brings size and power to the left side. Caydence creates such a smooth and effortless approach when she attacks that her velocity surprises when the ball crosses the net. Eden's game relies on strength and a take charge attitude. Kennedy brings a strong volleyball IQ that allows her to compete at 16s. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The setters are flexible enough to run a 5/1 or 6/2. Both list at 5'9" so they would need to show an ability to block and provide offense if you choose to keep them in the front row. Eliminating two blockers who stand 6'1" or taller from the front row would hurt the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two right sides, Tea and Nadiya also provide a strong offense to their game. They have also played middle so they could be alternates for the middle attack as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker at 6'2" and Raegan at 6'0" have length in their game. They hit the quicks well, move effortlessly to the pins and can serve an ace when you need it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another tough choice to leave off the team was libero [player_tooltip player_id='325602' first='Alexa' last='Smith']. Brenna and Evie play up so that had some influence in my decision. I would have confidence in any of the three playing a top notch libero or defensive specialist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->