2026 Watch List Update: Four Middles On the Rise
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Middle blockers are among the talented players on the Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List. A look at four 2026 middle blockers on the rise follows. Amirra Bailey KY #WL MB #25 POS MB CLASS 2026 View Profile Amirra Bailey…
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Continue ReadingMiddle blockers are among the talented players on the Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List.
A look at four 2026 middle blockers on the rise 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 was honored as a First Team All-State selection following the conclusion of the 2023 high school volleyball season, reads the setter successfully and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly.
Baxter is athletic and agile. The talented 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. At the conclusion of her sophomore campaign, Baxter was tabbed Honorable Mention All-State.
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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. At the end of an outstanding sophomore season, Smallwood was honored as a First Team All-State selection.
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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, was named Honorable Mention All-State after her sophomore campaign, can make an impact both defensively and offensively routinely.