Rankings Update: Top 2025 Middle Blockers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who doesn't love a breakdown of top middles? This is one of the toughest positions in the sport, and middle blockers need to be both smart and physical at the net. We have some top-tier middles in Wisconsin. Let's break down the top-ranked middles, stock risers, and athletes to keep an eye on. This class includes Big 10 commit [player_tooltip player_id='178034' first='Gabriella' last='Pitcel'], who will be headed to Illinois. Other top middles in the class include [player_tooltip player_id='178030' first='Karli' last='Molnau'] (Loyola), Adaline Goedheer (Bradley), and [player_tooltip player_id='181197' first='Jana' last='Jankowski'] (Lehigh)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32924","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19819","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6647967f065d0"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Available Middles </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6647967f07833"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248484"],"_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":"Allison is an explosive and dynamic middle and a stock riser in this class. She can absolutely pummel the ball. While she is a very physically powerful middle, she is disciplined in transition and works different shots. Her sheer athleticism is impressive.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["178023"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Brooke brings consistency to the court. She is a very talented blocker and seals the net well. Her discipline in transition makes her available on many balls, and she has a powerhouse swing that is tough to stop.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6647967f078bf"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Risers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275792"],"_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":"Tessa has really become a force to be reckoned with at the net. Nothing gets past her, especially an overpass. She is a go-to hitter and can execute with precision on the three-ball. She works hard on every play and uses her athleticism and court awareness to earn points.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["178247"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Addison is a dynamic athlete. She can play out of the middle or on the right side and have a huge impact on the game. Addison is quick across the net and makes good decisions. She is also a huge energizer on the court and a team leader.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6647967f07938"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Athletes to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["202168"],"_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":"Megan is a fun middle to watch because she moves her swings around - always keeping the defense on their toes. Whether she is sinking a tip right over the block or burying a powerful swing in a deep corner, Megan uses every swing she takes to her advantage.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["178237"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Adah makes momentum-changing plays. She has a high contact on the ball and a quick snap. She never misses a beat on the court and puts up a massive block. Adah is a player who has an incredible amount of potential and improves and impresses every time I see her play.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6647967f079ac"} /-->