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2026 Ranking Update – Mighty Middles

2026 Ranking Update – Mighty Middles
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson June 1, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
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Breanna Beckering
Breanna Beckering 6'0" | MB | 2026
MN
Addison Kemper
Addison Kemper 6'1" | MB | 2026
MN
Lily DiMarco
Lily DiMarco 5'10" | MB/DS/L | 2026
MN
Hailey Laffond
Hailey Laffond 6'1" | MB | 2026
MN
Brooke Schuler
Brooke Schuler 5'10" | MB | 2026
MN
Bella Rosolanka
Bella Rosolanka 5'11" | MB | 2026
MN
Isabella Leaf
Isabella Leaf 5'11" | MB | 2026
MN
Grace Hertaus
Grace Hertaus 5'10" | MB | 2026
MN
Ellie Koprek
Ellie Koprek 6'1" | MB/RS | 2026
MN
Brielle Janssen
Brielle Janssen 6'1" | MB | 2026
MN
Kaydence White
Kaydence White 6'0" | MB | 2026
MN
Kinley Soiney
Kinley Soiney 5'11" | MB | 2026
MN
Kendall Worwa
Kendall Worwa 6'2" | MB | 2026
MN
Elena Hoecke
Elena Hoecke 6'3" | MB | 2026
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig Minnesota released an update of the 2026 rankings this week. Around 100 players made the ranks and many of them could be leaving their mark on the prep scene. Currently, the number one recruit out of the 2026 class is a middle blocker and there are plenty of promising middles making an impact this club season. Here's a closer look at some middles you should keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["199399"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656c94f6c525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 6'2 middle is an impressive blocker that has been elevating her offense over the past year. She is running multiple routes and I love her fast footwork. Worwa is finding the split in the block and exposing the open court. She can also use the opposing blocker's hands for an instant point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18124338/6638f911ce7bbd25ca7ca090' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656c94f6c6a3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["348386"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656c94f6c6e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hertaus has decent size approaching 6'0 and she is using her length and foot speed to take advantage on the club scene. She's very athletic and quick to compliment the explosive jumping ability and long reach. I love watching her adjust in her routes or help put up a booming block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19001304/661f3b7f56379507cabf7aab' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656da58645bf"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["393118"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656da586460e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I haven't seen as much of Kemper but what I have seen is that when she starts her armswing it almost takes off on its own. She has a really fast snap on top of the ball and does a really nice job of finding the split in the block. I like her footwork in transition as she makes herself available as an attacker. She will be super dangerous on the offensive side of the ball as she finds more attack routes. Her blocking is defenitely giving opposing attackers anxiety this season so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15497825/661d64245533f28cab14ecd8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656da5864631"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["348387"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6656da586466c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've gotten to see Leaf a few times in different arenas. She made her presence known at the X last fall but I've also seen her a couple times this club season and she really is a big piece to her Crossfire team. Leaf is a go-to on the attack and she is a fierce competitor that simply won't quit. I heard a number of times the opposing team calling out her number so everyone could keep track of her as the primary weapon. And for good reason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Middles to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='196507' first='Elena' last='Hoecke'] - MN Select</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='308370' first='Brielle' last='Janssen'] - SWMNVB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='364704' first='Hailey' last='Laffond'] - Vital</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='348388' first='Bella' last='Rosolanka']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='497702' first='Breanna' last='Beckering'] - Northern Lights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='364651' first='Brooke' last='Schuler'] - Vital</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='323900' first='Ellie' last='Koprek'] - MN Select</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='227878' first='Kaydence' last='White'] - [program_tooltip program_id='428842' first='Kittson' last='County Central Juniors']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='364723' first='Lily' last='DiMarco'] - Vital</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='221905' first='Kinley' last='Soiney'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Prep Dig Minnesota released an update of the 2026 rankings this week. Around 100 players made the ranks and many of them could be leaving their mark on the prep scene. Currently, the number one recruit out of the 2026 class is a middle blocker and there are plenty of promising middles making an impact this club season. Here's a closer look at some middles you should keep an eye on.

North Dakota State
Kendall Worwa

Kendall Worwa

MN
MB
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Kendall
Worwa MB
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Height
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HS
Woodbury
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MN
2026 Ranking Update – Mighty Middles
This 6’2 middle is an impressive blocker that has been elevating her offense over the past year. She...
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Kendall Worwa

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State: Minnesota
School: Woodbury
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Grace Hertaus

Grace Hertaus

MN
MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Grace
Hertaus MB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Lakeville South
|
MN
2026 Ranking Update – Mighty Middles
Hertaus has decent size approaching 6’0 and she is using her length and foot speed to take advantage...
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Grace Hertaus

State: Minnesota
School: Lakeville South
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Colorado-Colorado Springs
Addison Kemper

Addison Kemper

MN
MB
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Addison
Kemper MB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Centennial
|
MN
2026 Ranking Update – Mighty Middles
I haven’t seen as much of Kemper but what I have seen is that when she starts her...
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Addison Kemper

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State: Minnesota
School: Centennial
Club: Minnesota Select Volleyball Club
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Isabella Leaf

Isabella Leaf

MN
MB
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Isabella
Leaf MB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Anoka
|
MN
2026 Ranking Update – Mighty Middles
I’ve gotten to see Leaf a few times in different arenas. She made her presence known at the...
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Isabella Leaf

State: Minnesota
School: Anoka
Club: Crossfire VBC
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