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<p>The Grand Rapids Area never disappoints when it comes to volleyball talent.</p>
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<p>It's an area with many of the top high school programs and a pair of elite club programs.</p>
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<p>Every class has a wide crop of talent coming from Grand Rapids.</p>
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<p>Here's a look at some of the shining stars from the area in the Class of 2026.</p>
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<p><em>Players listed alphabetically</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226876' first='Finley' last='Arp'], OH South Christian/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Arp has been steady at finishing from either pin. She's got a swing that looks smooth and effortless, but still generates a lot of power. Arp always looks pretty comfortable on the floor. She has a knack for coming through in pressure points.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481379' first='Rylie' last='Barriger'], S Lowell/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Barriger is a setter that uses a lot of sudden movements to help her team finish points. She's very deceptive with the ball and confuses blockers well. She's got the athleticism to make some difficult sets look very easy as well.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226882' first='Karis' last='Chatfield'], OH Jenison/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Chatfield has proven to be a big star already for the Jenison program. She plays with a lot of competitiveness and is well-rounded. She can produce a lot of offensive stats, but also plays consistently well on defense. Her drive will lead her to keep getting better and being an impact player these next few years.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237538' first='Annalise' last='Clark'], DS/L Lowell/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Clark is like the volleyball version of a Roomba. She's zig-zagging all over the court, but every move is with intent and allows her to clean up her side of the net. She's got great technique on her delivery and solid instincts for where the ball is going to go.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226887' first='Izzie' last='Delacher'], S Rockford/MVA</strong></h2>
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<p>Delacher is a coach's kid, which means she plays a very smart game and has a great understanding for her offense. She's an energy player as well, bringing the best out of her hitters and encouraging them in a positive way. You don't have to question Delacher's play very often.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446694' first='Amelia' last='Gagnon'], OH/DS West Catholic/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>A great defender, Gagnon is showing just how impressive a hitter she can be this club season as well. Gagnon has been in a real groove at the net. Her form is smooth and her burst to the net allows her to generate a lot of power that can create problems for defenders.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226900' first='Liv' last='Hosford'], OH Rockford/MVA</strong></h2>
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<p>A real workhorse from her first days in the Rockford program, Hosford is a proven finisher at the net that is able to deliver with power swing after swing. The last year saw Hosford really add dimensions to her overall play, making her a great prospect for the next level.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226936' first='Lexie' last='Stotenbur'], S FH Northern/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Stotenbur grew a lot as a player in the last year and was able to elevate her play to the level of her elite hitters at FH Northern. She plays very composed and has a smooth delivery that leads to a lot of big swings, especially from her middles. As a defender, Stotenbur can come through with a key block.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226939' first='Maggie' last='Szlachcic'], OH Hudsonville/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Listed at 5'11”, Szlachcic plays much longer at the net. She's able to cover a lot of space and is quick and aggressive when battling for blocks. She's able to terminate from either pin and has the agility to play from the middle as well.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216201' first='Cara' last='Wolf'], DS/L GRCC/FaR Out</strong></h2>
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<p>Wolf has been one of the unsung heroes of defenders in this class. She's been as consistent as you can ask for in the back row. She's got very active eyes and has great instincts for when she needs to sprawl to get to the ball at the right moment.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226943' first='Sienna' last='Wolfe'], OH Rockford/MVA</strong></h2>
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<p>One of the many young hitting talents for Rockford, Wolfe is also a standout defender. Her footwork stands out as a real strength, which allows her to rack up the dig count. At the net, Wolfe can explode off the floor and generate a lot of forward momentum.</p>
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The Grand Rapids Area never disappoints when it comes to volleyball talent.
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