2023 Michigan Top 250 Preview: Incoming Middle Blockers
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We are just a few weeks away from this year’s Prep Dig Top 250 stop in Michigan. This is a showcase that has historically been one of the most star-studded filled showcases in the Top 250 series.
With another high school season under our belt and an exciting club season ahead of us, we have a lot of really hot incoming talent to look forward to.
Let’s start off strong with the top incoming middles to the Top 250 showcase in Michigan.
Julia Rodriguez Julia Rodriguez 5'11" | MB Frankenmuth | 2025 State MI – Frankenmuth/Michigan Elite
This player was a part one of the highest finishing teams in Frankenmuth history. With her prowess at the net as a blocker and attacker, Julia Rodriguez Julia Rodriguez 5'11" | MB Frankenmuth | 2025 State MI provided a nice spread of attention for the opponents across the net. Coming into her junior club season, Rodriguez has joined forces with Michigan Elite’s 17 Elite.
Clare Beazley Clare Beazley 6'0" | MB Saline | 2026 State MI – Saline/Michigan Elite
In her first true season on varsity, Clare Beazley Clare Beazley 6'0" | MB Saline | 2026 State MI has made quite the impression on the scene. High flying, powerful and yet, very raw, Beazley shows a lot of upside in her game. This coming club season will see her take her emerging talents to Michigan Elite with their 16 Mizuno squad.
Jayla Zayti Jayla Zayti 6'0" | MB Marian | 2026 State MI – Marian/Michigan Elite
Not only is this another player to keep an eye on this coming club season on 16 Mizuno, but this is a returning Top 250 attendee from a year ago. Jayli Zayti’s game has grown leaps and bounds since. After a full club and high school season as a starter, Zayti’s ownership of the net has grown exponentially.
Taylor Dahms Taylor Dahms 6'3" | MB Saline | 2026 State MI – Saline/L2
Right alongside Beazley, Taylor Dahms Taylor Dahms 6'3" | MB Saline | 2026 State MI proved the 1-2 punch of the sophomore supremes this season at Saline. Standing tall at 6’3, Dahms has been a steady developing talent over the course of the high school season. Known for her blocking, Dahms’ has developed a real nice offensive arm as well. She’ll be back with L2 this club season in their 161 team.
Jillians Gibbs – St. Mary’s Orchard Lakes/L2
Another stud middle to look out for on L2’s 161 team this coming club season. Jillian Gibbs Jillian Gibbs 5'11" | MB Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep | 2026 State MI is another super sophomore that picked up the pace this fall. For Orchard Lake’s, this was one of the most promising seasons in D2, showcasing what this program could be capable of in the next two years.