2026 Rankings: Five Stock Risers

Mike Bryant January 25, 2024 @ 04:59 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='227625' first='Claire' last='King'] (*pictured) The Logan Elm middle had a big sophomore season this past fall. She improved her production significantly as she averaged over five kills per set through a more efficient effort at .367. She provides a great presence in the middle phase of the offense as she can terminate aggressively and in high volume. Earning double-figure kills in nearly every match, she twice reached or surpassed the 30 total kills mark for a single contest. King, a DII 3rd team all-Ohio selection, also averaged 3.5 blocks per match.   [player_tooltip player_id='227627' first='Malia' last='Romes'] Romes is becoming a big factor in this class at the middle position. At 6'2, she has good footwork in her transition and blocking that allow her to use her length well on both sides of the ball. For Kalida, she earned career highs of 4.0 k/s and .301 efficiency while sustaining her blocks per match average over four. She earned a DIV all-Ohio honorable mention selection.   [player_tooltip player_id='227799' first='Sophia' last='Richardson'] Although not a primary option for Kings this past fall, Richardson did enough to help their stars perform at a high level the earned th DI state title in 2023. Richardson's impact increased from her freshman season as she earned 137 total kills in 2023 to go along with a 2.7 b/m average. The 6'1 middle made the move to join NKYVC's top 16U team as she will provide needed balance at that position. They recently finished 2nd at the Nike Classic in Columbus as Richardson found her moments offensively to score.   [player_tooltip player_id='403525' first='Emma' last='Adkins'] Adkins was the top performing sophomore defensively in the tough GGCL. At 364 total digs she finished fourth overall statistically in this area as she and her Mercy McAuley teammates claimed the DII state title. What makes her so special is that she is probably better through her setting role or when she swings. At 5'11, she has good size for all of these roles with great skills to contribute in multiple areas very effectively. She can bring heat with her arm, has great touch and location in her distribution, and develops good range and angles with her defense. Adkins may be the next floor leader for Mercy following the graduation of their recent setter. So far this club season we have seen her set and swing for [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite']'s top 16U team.   [player_tooltip player_id='227620' first='Sienna' last='Fry'] Fry's game continues to develop well regarding her impact as an attacker from the right side of the floor. Through an improved .317 efficiency, she earned more offensively overall this past fall through an elevated 3.8 k/s average. The 6'1 lefty was the offensive leader for Ottawa-Glandorf as her presence at opposite includes length, an aggressive arm, and good range in her swing to attack the full scope of the court. Fry, a 1st team selection in the [program_tooltip program_id='430858' first='Western' last='Buckeye'] League, competes for Summit during the club season.

Claire King Claire King 5'11" | MB/OH Logan Elm | 2026 State OH (*pictured)
The Logan Elm middle had a big sophomore season this past fall. She improved her production significantly as she averaged over five kills per set through a more efficient effort at .367. She provides a great presence in the middle phase of the offense as she can terminate aggressively and in high volume. Earning double-figure kills in nearly every match, she twice reached or surpassed the 30 total kills mark for a single contest. King, a DII 3rd team all-Ohio selection, also averaged 3.5 blocks per match.