2026s Class 4 Top Middles
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Millie Bauer Millie Bauer 6'3" | MB Springfield Catholic | 2026 State MO – 6’2” – Springfield Catholic I knew nothing about this kid until a friend told me to watch her highlights and she’s impressive. She led all 2026…
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Continue ReadingMillie Bauer Millie Bauer 6'3" | MB Springfield Catholic | 2026 State MO – 6’2” – Springfield Catholic
I knew nothing about this kid until a friend told me to watch her highlights and she’s impressive. She led all 2026 Class 4 hitters with 426 kills and added 77 blocks. She’s a volleyball player in every aspect. Tall, long wingspan, has great vertical, hits a heck of a ball, moves quickly to the pins, and can flat-out hit over the block. Next level for sure!
Bella Scherfenberg Bella Scherfenberg 5'9" | MB Belton | 2026 State MO – 5’10” – Belton
What a cannon on this Pirate. She does it all for Belton. A six-rotation middle that can flat-out pass and play defense. Bella can hit anywhere on the net and powers through the block. Not watched her in person but her highlights are a blast to watch. 416 kills, 201 digs, and is one of the top passers. My favorite play is when she pulls back in the middle front, passes, and then hammers out of the middle.
Jaeli Rutledge Jaeli Rutledge 6'1" | MB Webb City | 2026 State MO – 6’1” – Webb City
Last year as a freshman in the final four I left impressed and thought then she was going to be a monster of a middle for the Cardinals. I’m not wrong! She’s improved from last year’s hitting and finished the season with 344 kills and 59 blocks. I’m sure coaches are all over the place watching Jaeli play.
Bennett Raterman Bennett Raterman 6'4" | MB St. Pius X (Festus) | 2026 State MO – 6’4” – St. Pius X (Festus)
Bennett is built for D1 volleyball and I’m sure coaches are tripping over themselves trying to sign Bennett. I watched her play a couple of times last season and then at the Rockwood Tournament and the final four this year. Each time I watch her play she impresses me. She finished with 289 kills and 80 blocks on the Class 4 runner-up.
Phoenix Fogel Phoenix Fogel 6'0" | MB Belton | 2026 State MO – 6’0” – Belton
Part of the dynamic duo for the Pirates, Phoenix is a six-rotation middle who finished with 258 kills, 57 blocks, and 176 digs. She also was one of the top passers on the team. All the attributes of a next level outside? Big, strong, and the ability to play defense and pass.
Katherine Byergo Katherine Byergo 6'5" | MB Parkway West | 2026 State MO – 6’5” – Parkway West
Katie was moved to the middle this year and was a huge asset for the Longhorns. The 6’5” middle is a tough player to stop. She can slam the ball from anywhere at the net and gives her team a huge block. 248 kills and 52 blocks are just the start for Katie.