Available 26s Playing In The 17 Club White Division Of CZ

So many 26s, so few columns to write about them. There are a ton of class of '26 kids available, but knowing where to find them is our job. Here are five athletes from five different clubs that look to make an impact this weekend at the Central Zone Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana.    Big and physical, Aleenah is a broad-shouldered middle who could also play right side in a pinch because of the space she takes up on the block. If she were considered a middle for the next level, look for her to be an M2, as her two-footed approach is strong and quick. I like her physicality to overpower blocks in the middle, and the athletic acuity enough to make smarter shots instead of relying just on her brute strength. A little more seasoning this club season will make this young lady a steal for anyone looking for a big that can play multiple positions. You can find her on Academy's 17-3 team.     Found on Circle's 17 White team, Kilani is a springy pin player who looks more and more like an outside as her play progresses. She's quick with her footwork, hits high with a fast arm, and finds ways to score in both the in-system and out-of-system sets that she sees. I'd like to see a little more breadth when she blocks, yet is certainly not a liability on net defense.     Ok, I cheated. Rylie is a '27. Even still, keep an eye on this kid who plays up with 17 Teal at Dunes. Strong and deliberate with her attack, Rylie is a big M2 for the next level if there ever was one. Although her attack touch isn't as high as some of the other middles in this class, she finds ways to score with her strong shoulder and smart shots. More of a defensive middle for the next level, her hand placement and consistent footwork when blocking is what currently scores her squad the most points. I'd like to see a little more variety when she attacks, especially if her setter this year runs anything other than a front one.     Quick and smart, Madelyn has spent the majority of her career on the left side, which looks to be where she projects in college. I see her as an O2 for a small school looking for a six-rotation outside that uses control and smarts to score points for her team. With her high attack point making up for her size, her ceiling is limited only by the training she might receive at NIVA. She's especially adept at finding ways to score when the set isn't perfect, which is a nice trait colleges won't have to train her to do in the fall of '26.     A solid and smart choice for anyone needing an M2, Miss Golden has the tools to finish the play offensively. A variety of shots come from Jordyn's right arm, and her consistent play make her a must-have for the 17-2 at Rev. I'd like to see a little more arm speed with her swing---some stretchy bands or rotator cuff reps to strengthen the joint should speed up her arm and make her attack that much tougher to dig. Her offense, at the moment, is a little more advanced than her defense at the net, so developing that part of her game will be paramount to her development as a solid M2 pickup for a college.

So many 26s, so few columns to write about them. There are a ton of class of '26 kids available, but knowing where to find them is our job. Here are five athletes from five different clubs that look to make an impact this weekend at the Central Zone Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana.