Class of 2026 All Star Team
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
2026 club player of the Year: Morgan Williams Morgan Williams 6'4" | OH Lake Braddock | 2026 State VA
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.Left Sides – Morgan Williams Morgan Williams 6'4" | OH Lake Braddock | 2026 State VA (Metro), Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH James Wood | 2026 State VA (Blue Ridge), Caydence Doolan Caydence Doolan 5'11" | OH North Hagerstown | 2026 State VA (Metro) and Eden Tardy Eden Tardy 5'10" | OH Quince Orchard | 2026 State VA (MVSA Charge)
Right Sides – Teodora Stamenkovic Teodora Stamenkovic 6'2" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2026 State VA (Paramount) and Nadiya Johnson Nadiya Johnson 6'2" | RS North Point | 2026 State VA (Metro)
Middles – Raegan Lentz Raegan Lentz 6'0" | MB Whitman | 2026 State VA (MVSA Charge) and Parker Sutherland Parker Sutherland 6'3" | MB Hedgesville | 2026 State VA (Liberty Elite)
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Setters – Claire Mo Claire Mo 5'10" | S Langley | 2026 State VA (Paramount) and Sofie Ferrell Sofie Ferrell 5'9" | S Woodson | 2026 State VA (Virginia Elite)
Libero/Defensive Specialists – Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 State VA (Blue Ridge) and Evie Huang Evie Huang 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2026 State VA (Metro)
Interesting that four players from this group play up at the 16 level ( Claire Mo Claire Mo 5'10" | S Langley | 2026 State VA , Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 State VA , Evie Huang Evie Huang 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2026 State VA and Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH James Wood | 2026 State VA ). That stands out as the most from any class.
Finding playing time for the four left sides would leave a coach with the biggest challenge. Also, leaving out Emma Gardner Emma Gardner 6'3" | OH WT Woodson | 2026 State VA , Soleil Rancourt Soleil Rancourt 6'2" | OH Patriot | 2026 State VA and Charlotte Arrington Charlotte Arrington 5'10" | OH Loudoun County | 2026 State VA from the pins tore me apart. Some tough choices to make when putting this team together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Another tough choice to leave off the team was libero Alexa Smith Alexa Smith 5'7" | DS/L Hedgesville | 2026 State VA . 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.