Who To Watch On The 2026 Watch List, Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1124/register/michigan-freshman-showcase"><em>Michigan Freshman Showcase</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1136/register/michigan-stock-up-showcase"><em>Michigan Stock Up Showcase</em></a><em> are coming to Pontiac on Aug. 4, and in Grand Rapids on Aug. 17. You can get $10 off your registration when you sign up by using code “EllisDig2024.” Be sure to register today.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This upcoming fall is a big one for the Class of 2026. As they step into an upperclassman role, this group has a chance to really draw recognition from the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we have looked at the girls that are ranked in this class, there are many on the Watch List that could make a big impact as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at a handful of those Watch List players that might turn some heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players listed alphabetically</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='476832' first='Madi' last='Boehm'], DS/L Airport/Toledo Dynamic Volleyball</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boehm stays very active in the back row and keeps herself in good position to make a play on defense. She's got good reaction time to adjust at the last second. You can see a lot of drive when Boehm is on the floor, now she needs to just keep improving on her consistency and accuracy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226881' first='Reagan' last='Cederquist'], OH Montague</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-foot hitter for Montague, Cederquist has had varsity experience in each of her first two years of high school. She showed growth last fall, as she was one of the consistent offensive producers for the team as a sophomore. She primarily stayed at the net, showing good power with steady blocking. This year will be a big one for Cederquist to improve on her finishing rate and be more of a defensive presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226883' first='Grace' last='Crelly'], OH/MH Rockford/MVBTA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's not easy to get opportunities as a hitter at Rockford because there are so many talented young players competing for those swings. However, Crelly has a foundation that can certainly help any team. She's got a nice spring off the floor that allows her to come down hard over the top of the ball. She shows the ability to play at a fast pace offensively and she does a good job of recognizing the openings in the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='487242' first='Lexi' last='Cummer'], S Chelsea/HVVC</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cummer does a lot of positive things as a setter. She spreads the ball out well and keeps her eyes active to notice openings in the opposing defense. With each set she gets reps to run an offense, you see her grow in confidence. That should play out this fall for Chelsea, where Cummer could establish herself as a leader on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261181' first='Laurin' last='Edwards'], OH Cass Tech/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is one of the diamonds in the rough for this class. She's got great energy on the floor and she leaves everything on the court. Her defensive energy is a big positive, as she has strong first contact and is a reliable option on serve receive. On the attack, Edwards can jump out of the gym, and she generates a lot of velocity with a smooth swing. When she gets a clean look, Edwards can deliver a hammer with the best of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261153' first='Grace' last='Hannosh'], DS/L Marian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hannosh is a mighty mouse in the back row. The 5-footer may get lost in the shuffle of the hitters during a scramble, but she comes up big with her passing time and again. She's able to stay low to the ground and make a smooth and accurate feed to her setters. Hannosh is consistently squared up to the ball because she reads opposing hitters very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->