JVA Summerfest: Top Middles

Mike Bryant May 27, 2024 @ 10:30 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='480840' first='Kyla' last='Williams'] - AVC 15 Red Every time Williams is evaluated she seemingly looks taller and as if she's jumping even higher than the event before. One of Ohio's elite prospects in the making, the 6'4 Williams is a major factor every time she enters the rotation as her gains through the club season have been noticeable. She is long and elevates well to terminate whether attacking in front or behind her setter. As a net defender she can be lethal as when she is on time her extension across the tape leaves little space for defenders to swing uncontested.   [player_tooltip player_id='232147' first='Isabelle' last='Thomas'] - Mintonette m.71 The 5'11 Thomas has a solid resume as she closes in on her senior season for Bishop Watterson this coming fall. With that comes high quality competitive experience and success along with depth in her tools and instincts that help her contribute very well as a primary middle. She is an efficient middle and has increased her effectiveness through the fast tempo around her setter along with more control and pace off one foot on a slide option   [player_tooltip player_id='312234' first='Audrey' last='Dyas'] - NKYVC 16-1 (*pictured) The 6'2 Dyas continues to prove her value as a middle in a variety of phases. She is an aggressive attacker that generates good arm speed and can get the ball onto the defense quickly. She looks more comfortable and fluid off one foot behind the setter as well as taking a full approach to terminate from an opposite position. Competing for one of the premier high school programs in Kentucky, she has a gamer mentality that is often a key factor to her team's momentum and success.   [player_tooltip player_id='434971' first='Jillian' last='Forrest'] - TSE 15 Blue Among the top prospects in Ohio, Forrest just gets better and better. She has size and physicality that make one easily forget that she's young as a member of the 2027 class. Her action in all phases of her front row impact is simple, fundamental and purposeful without much wasted movement. She uses good slow-to-fast momentum through her attacking footwork and in closing the net defensively when blocking. With big lift, the quality of her arm in the air has shown more range and power, which make her a big task to defend for any team.   Emma DiRocco - PGH 16 Elite DiRocco is a solid option offensively from the middle phase of the game. She works hard to make herself available and understands well how to create good spacing off the net and timing through varied offensive options. DiRocco has good length at 6'1. Her reach and arm control allow her to swing with good range and point scoring impact as she can challenge the block or find open space with good power.

KJ Williams KJ Williams 6'4" | MB Gilmour Academy | 2027 State #12 Nation OH - AVC 15 Red
Every time Williams is evaluated she seemingly looks taller and as if she's jumping even higher than the event before. One of Ohio's elite prospects in the making, the 6'4 Williams is a major factor every time she enters the rotation as her gains through the club season have been noticeable. She is long and elevates well to terminate whether attacking in front or behind her setter. As a net defender she can be lethal as when she is on time her extension across the tape leaves little space for defenders to swing uncontested.