2026 Watch List Update: Four Outside Hitters On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside hitters are among the top players in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List features several talented players, some of whom are outside hitters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at four 2026 outside hitters on the rise follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261006"],"_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":"Erwin possesses strong jumping ability and completes attack hits consistently. Reliable, Erwin can hit from either side of the net and utilizes solid back row skills. Erwin is highly productive and adjusts well to sets coming from any location. In addition, Erwin works well with the middle blocker on blocks.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662329f38d474"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["479302"],"_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":"Marshall hits reliably from the front row and the back row. Able to produce as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer, Marshall completes attack hits at a high level while possessing solid back row skills. A player with a diverse skill set who brings energy wherever she is on the court, Marshall can thrive as an outside hitter, defensive specialist or setter.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662329f38d4eb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212393"],"_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":"Minor can deliver as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer from her position along the left side of the net. Athletic and able to make an impact in the front row regularly, Minor possesses strong jumping skills. A player with a diverse skill set, Minor is an outside hitter/middle blocker/defensive specialist.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662329f38d53c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212249"],"_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":"Owens completes attack hits consistently and works well with the middle blocker on blocks. Athletic, Owens can contribute regularly as a go-to hitter and a primary passer. A standout for both her high school volleyball team and club squad, Owens thrives in various areas. Versatile, Owens can deliver from multiple positions.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662329f38d58a"} /-->