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<p>Junior middle blockers will be among the Region 2 players to watch in the 2023 high school volleyball season.</p>
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<p>A look at four 2025 Region 2 middle blockers to watch follows.</p>
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<p><strong>Brooke Burton</strong> is consistent and reliable. Agile, Burton moves well from side to side. Quick reacting, Burton adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly. Providing a strong presence along the middle of the net, Burton strikes quickly.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172936' first='Brylee' last='Butts'] </strong>delivers both defensively and offensively regularly. A middle blocker with a solid skill set, Butts elevates high at the net and provides strong blocks. Butts works well with the outside hitter and right side hitter on blocks. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='588534' first='Victoria' last='Joiner'] </strong>reads opposing hitters to set up blocks consistently and executes fast attacks. Athletic, Joiner is a reliable blocker who provides quickness along the middle of the net. Joiner possesses solid footwork and has the ability to transition from her defensive role into a fast-paced offense.</p>
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<p><strong>Ashlynn Koch</strong> is able to run quick attacks routinely. Koch excels along the middle of the net, making contact with the ball consistently. Productive in the middle, Koch covers a large portion of the net effectively and combines to block with teammates successfully.</p>
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Junior middle blockers will be among the Region 2 players to watch in the 2023 high school volleyball season.
A look at four 2025 Region 2 middle blockers to watch follows.
Brooke Burton is consistent and reliable. Agile, Burton moves well from side to side. Quick reacting, Burton adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly. Providing a strong presence along the middle of the net, Burton strikes quickly.
Is this you, Brylee ButtsBryleeButts
MB
Caldwell County | 2025 StateKY
delivers both defensively and offensively regularly. A middle blocker with a solid skill set, Butts elevates high at the net and provides strong blocks. Butts works well with the outside hitter and right side hitter on blocks.
Is this you, Victoria JoinerVictoriaJoiner
OH
Livingston Central | 2025 StateKY
reads opposing hitters to set up blocks consistently and executes fast attacks. Athletic, Joiner is a reliable blocker who provides quickness along the middle of the net. Joiner possesses solid footwork and has the ability to transition from her defensive role into a fast-paced offense.
Ashlynn Koch is able to run quick attacks routinely. Koch excels along the middle of the net, making contact with the ball consistently. Productive in the middle, Koch covers a large portion of the net effectively and combines to block with teammates successfully.
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