2026 Rankings Update: Top Middle Blockers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior middle blockers are some of the state's best high school volleyball players and appear in the Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at the top middle blockers in the Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Rankings follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212253"],"_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-66c54705122ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smallwood reads the setter effectively in addition to working well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks. Athletic, Smallwood uses quick attacks consistently and provides strong blocking. A versatile player, Smallwood possesses a diverse skill set. A middle blocker/outside hitter/right side hitter, Smallwood is able to deliver from any position in the front row. At the end of an outstanding sophomore season, Smallwood was honored as a First Team All-State selection. Among the top prep volleyball players in the nation, Smallwood is committed to Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212348"],"_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-66c547051234c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grivna is a talented middle blocker/right side hitter. A player who provides a strong presence and size at the net, Grivna is aggressive. Grivna closes blocks consistently, both individually and with teammates. Able to execute quick attacks regularly, Grivna reads the setter and adjusts her approach routinely. Grivna is a versatile player who can make an impact from multiple positions in the front row routinely. Grivna is committed to South Carolina. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212192"],"_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-66c5470512392"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey uses her length to excel in the middle of the net. Agile in addition to being quick reacting, Bailey moves well from side to side and executes fast attacks routinely. Bailey, who was honored as a First Team All-State selection following the conclusion of the 2023 high school volleyball season, reads the setter successfully and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212386"],"_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-66c54705123e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baxter is athletic and agile. The talented Baxter has excelled throughout her prep volleyball career for one of the state's perennial title contenders. Aggressive at the net, Baxter provides a strong presence and delivers in multiple categories consistently. Baxter works well with the outside hitter and the opposite hitter on blocks. At the conclusion of her sophomore campaign, Baxter was tabbed Honorable Mention All-State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->