Class 5 – Top Returning 2025 Middles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219780' first='Chloe' last='Judd'] – 6'0” - Nixa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of my favorites to watch last season was Judd. She has a motor that never quits. Big and strong at the net with excellent footwork to close to the pins. She moves fast wherever she's going and is a thunderous attacker for the Eagles. Chloe played well above the net, ending the season with 259 kills and 81 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Audrey O'Neill – 6'1” - Nerinx Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In two seasons, Audrey has made her mark on the Markers program. She uses her height to hit over the smaller blockers and can hit from any position on the net. In her final season, she will pass 500 career kills and could finish with close to 200 career blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231739' first='Kennedy' last='Jones'] – 6'2” -&nbsp; Howell North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No doubt Kennedy will leave North as one of the best volleyball players. An athlete! She is a hard-hitting attacker who will punish you if you leave her with a solo block. Kennedy is a big leaper and will do much damage this year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207267' first='Kira' last='Dufner'] – 6'1” -  Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kira had to fill massive shoes in the middle at Lafayette and did it tremendously well. Because of her length and wingspan, she plays taller than she is. Last season, she was used mainly as a defense presence on the net, but she will be more offensive this season. If she starts in the middle or moves to the opposite, Kira will significantly contribute to Lafayette, seeking a three-peat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219783' first='Skylar' last='Hilton'] -6'2” – Ozark</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skylar is a tall 6'2” because of her wingspan and her vertical. She's developed into a solid middle with power, moving quickly to close the block, and her transition footwork is fluid. Hilton will be in the mix at Ozark to try and get the Class 5 power back into the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->