2026 Watch List Update: Top Middles
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The Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List features several talented underclassmen, some of whom are middle blockers. A look at some of the top sophomore middles in the state follows. Amirra Bailey KY #WL MB #25 POS MB CLASS 2026…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List features several talented underclassmen, some of whom are middle blockers.
A look at some of the top sophomore middles in the state follows.
Bailey uses her length to excel in the middle of the net. Agile in addition to being quick reacting, Bailey moves well from side to side and executes fast attacks routinely. Bailey, who has been honored as a First Team All-State selection for the 2023 high school volleyball season, reads the setter successfully and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly.
Smallwood reads the setter efficiently in addition to working well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks. Athletic, Smallwood uses quick attacks consistently and provides strong blocking. A versatile player, Smallwood possesses a diverse skill set. A middle blocker/outside hitter/right ide hitter, Smallwood is able to deliver from any position in the front row. Carrying momentum over into the high school volleyball offseason, Smallwood is a First Team All-State selection.
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Athletic and agile, Baxter has excelled throughout her prep volleyball career for one of the state’s perennial title contenders. Aggressive at the net, Baxter provides a strong presence and delivers in multiple categories consistently. Baxter works well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks. The talented Baxter has been tabbed All-State Honorable Mention following her sophomore season.
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Yaden is highly productive in the front row. A talented player for a perennial state title contender, Yaden thrives along the middle of the net, providing solid blocking individually. In addition, Yaden works well with teammates on blocks. An experienced middle blocker, Yaden reads the opposing hitters to set up blocks effectively. Yaden, who has been named All-State Honorable Mention after her sophomore season, can make an impact both defensively and offensively routinely.