Top Underclassmen From Opening Matches
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Claire King Claire King 5'11" | MB Logan Elm | 2026 State OH – Logan ElmKing was one of the highest performing freshman in 2022 as she terminated over 300 kills to lead Logan Elm. The 5’11 middle opened the…
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Claire King
Claire
King
5'11" | MB
Logan Elm | 2026
State
OH
– Logan Elm
King was one of the highest performing freshman in 2022 as she terminated over 300 kills to lead Logan Elm. The 5’11 middle opened the season with a big performance with 23 kills, both establishing a new career high for kills in a single match and helping her team defeat Zane Trace 3-0. She also earned a .476 efficiency. King is an athletic attacker with an aggressive approach pattern that helps her versatility to be able to score from any location across the net.
Lyla Stewart
Lyla
Stewart
6'0" | RS
St. Francis Desales | 2026
State
OH
– SFDS
Stewart was one of the biggest stock risers in the 2026 class coming off the club season. The 6’0 pin attacker opened up her sophomore season with some statement offense with highlights of her impact on both sides of the floor in addition to the contact point and power she can create. Over seven early-season sets she is averaging 5.3 k/s including a career high 24 kills in a tough 2-1 loss to Clay.
Kendall Bosse
Kendall
Bosse
6'1" | MB
Ross | 2026
State
OH
– Ross
The 6’1 Bosse arrived at the 2023 season poised to have a breakout effort following a solid club season where she improved in her footwork, mechanics, and overall effectiveness offensively to help her maximize her athleticism. Ross has opened the season with a perfect 3-0 start as Bosse has been the biggest offensive threat thus far. Following a club season swinging a lot from the middle, she is showing her value on the pins so far this fall. She is averaging 4.1 k/s with a solid kill efficiency of .371.
Morgan Meiring
Morgan
Meiring
5'11" | OH
Fenwick | 2027
OH
– Bishop Fenwick
The 5’11 freshman has led the Falcons early-season success as she tops her team offensively at 4.3 k/s after two matches. She followed up her high school varsity debut of 20 kills in a 3-2 win over Beavercreek with 14 kills in their most recent 3-0 victory over Carroll. At 4.3 k/s, she is terminating a a 46% rate. She has good quickness and a physical arm in the air, which should lead to a big offensive output this season.
Mia Knapke
Mia
Knapke
5'8" | S
Coldwater | 2026
State
OH
– Coldwater
The sophomore setter is one of a few distributors already over the 100 total assists mark for this early 2023 season. Coldwater is 4-0 and quickly establishing themselves as a major force once again. Knapke is a key catalyst as the primary floor leader. She has dished 105 assists as the Cavaliers are averaging 12.6 k/s collectively through a team efficiency of .232.