A Deep Dive into Illinois 2026 Ranks 6-10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we will take a look at the athletes ranked 6th - 10th in the class of 2026. The talent runs deep in this class and I am excited to highlight these high-level athletes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319759"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Alaina is one of the most versatile athletes I have seen at this level. She is, quite simply, an incredible blocker. Alaina can play on both pins and out of the middle and can transition to any of them seamlessly. Her defensive ability and quick reaction time are amazing to watch. Her vertical is massive and she is reaching 10'4u0022 with her approach. Do not take your eyes off Alaina - she will only continue to elevate her game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["323945"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Brooklyn was named to the IVCA 4A 2nd Team All-State. She was the only sophomore other than [player_tooltip player_id='323932' first='Carolyn' last='Tarnow'] to make either 1st or 2nd team. She is a dynamic and explosive pin who is aggressive yet consistent. Brooklyn had over 400 kills and hit a 0.378 during the high school season. She is an athlete who can be relied on in pressure situations and can play all six rotations.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["323943"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Ammecy is a very hard-working athlete who is impressive in pretty much everything she does. From her serve receive to her coverage play, Ammecy never misses a beat. She is hungry for the ball and fearless on the court. Ammecy also puts up great out-of-system sets for her hitters. She is always ready to run down balls, has a quick reaction time, and clean, simple form that helps her execute at a high level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["325496"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Cassidy is a player who improves every time I see her play. She is a player on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down. Cassidy is talented both as an offensive and defensive middle. She is very athletic, and her reaction time and speed have developed rapidly. This is a player who is disciplined and aggressive at the net.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["323928"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Kate is an energizer and leader on the court. I had the opportunity to see her play numerous times in the last year, and she always impressed me. She is one of the best serve receivers I have seen at this level. Kate is disciplined across the court and has a great platform. She keeps some of the toughest balls in system and is a very competitive player.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-657ded141c503"} /-->