"Western" Uncommitted 2026s Take On Central Zone

The “West” of the Mideast. Central Zone is always one of the first big measuring sticks of the season with top teams coming from multiple states to Indianapolis. States like Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio will be well represented. On the Western side of the Mideast will be teams coming from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. I have seen these athletes compete live and am excited to see them take the court in 2025. Here are the “Western” uncommitted 2026s heading to Central Zone this weekend. See you there!    McKenzie Moeller is one of the top available attackers from the Class of 2026 in Iowa.  She is athletic and physical where she can absolutely pack a punch from the pin.  She has earned all the honors in Iowa, including All State and won a state title for North Scott High School in Class 4A (Largest is 5A).  This is a really dangerous Iowa Select team out of the Quad Cities.  This group has plenty of experience playing together and will be one who could upset some squads along the way.  Moeller is definitely one to watch, put a star next to her name and court when recruiting this weekend.        [player_tooltip player_id='389006' first='Carsyn' last='Kelley'] has length and athleticism that she brings to the setter position.  She is a true QB1 that can command the court.  She was a state champion this past fall for Pleasant Valley High School.  She can run all of the tempos, but can also throw it down at the net and set the block as well.  A fun connection I'm looking forward to seeing is her connecting with K-State middle blocker commit [player_tooltip player_id='230661' first='Ellah' last='Derrer'].  This is a fun court to watch where there are other high level uncommitted 2026s to see.        [player_tooltip player_id='487030' first='Sadie' last='Newcomb'] was a huge standout at our Wisconsin Top 250 this past November after coming off a big high school season in the Madison, Wisconsin area.  She is a junior at Middleton High School where she earned All State honors as an outside hitter. She was named the Big 8 Conference Player of the Year where she is always an outlet for her side of the net.  She is a point scorer in and out of system and is always a threat out of the backrow.  There are some new pieces to this Madtown 17 National team where they could turn some heads in 2025.  Definitely keep an eye on Newcomb who could be a nice pick up at the next level.        I saw Abbie Henson be a star outside hitter as a 15s player for Ignite out of Northwest Indiana while last club season, she had a breakout performance for Michio where this team finished 3rd overall in the American Division.  Henson brings an all around six rotation game where she has a high contact point, can mix up her shots with different speeds, and is always one to score points out of the backrow.         [player_tooltip player_id='325505' first='Savanah' last='Weathers'] is carrying a ton of momentum from the high school season where she was part of a state championship squad at Marist.  She can swing and score points on both pins with a big leap and a fast arm.  There are things that Weathers can do that not a lot of attackers can.  Her electric play is one that coaches at the next level will want on their side of the net.  Weathers has been fun to watch since her 15s season and will be fun to see take the court in 2025.        [player_tooltip player_id='709285' first='Aubrey' last='Fair'] is 5'11 outside hitter with a really strong all around game.  She has plenty of athleticism and length where she covers quite the range defensively and can contact high, going high off the hands, down the line, or hard cross.  Her game will translate well to the next level with how she has such a strong fundamental base.  The upside to her game is extremely high with her best volleyball ahead of her.        [player_tooltip player_id='763491' first='Rosie' last='Krenz'] brings a lot of length and physicality to the front line where she can be a middle blocker or right side attacker.  She brings a lot of momentum to the middle with an aggressive approach and works relentlessly along the net with her block.  This [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] 17 Cardinal team has a well balanced group who can score points from multiple positions.  An athlete like Krenz is definitely one to keep an eye on throughout the middle and is someone the other side cannot sleep on.        I kept double checking to make sure [player_tooltip player_id='491015' first='Margaret' last='O'Brien'] wasn't committed.  The 6'2 Class of 2026 pin attacker is going to be a great pick up at the next level.  She has shown she can play on the outside and the right side.  With her length and wingspan she is able to lockdown the opposing outside hitter on the right or she can be an out of system outlet on the left side.  She is capable of big performances and has her best volleyball ahead of her       [player_tooltip player_id='323936' first='Elise' last='Bocanegra'] will be a key piece to 1st Alliance 17 Silver this upcoming weekend as a commander of the backrow as a DS/libero.  While competing for Marist High School and 1st Alliance, Bocanegra is accustomed to championship training and expectations.  She has efficient footwork and platform control which will give her side a solid first contract.  This 1st Alliance 17s squad has some D1 talent where they have a loaded roster of uncommitted 2026 athletes.        [program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='MVP' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] out of the Milwaukee area will be heading to Central Zone with their 17 Blue Smack squad.  Jadyon Golsteyn will be one to watch as a libero.  The New Berlin West prep is so smooth where she makes taking pace off the ball look easy.  She is able to handle a large part of the court in serve receive and is also someone who can bring calm to the chaos.  This team is going to be exciting, there is plenty of balance and athletes who are accustomed to going head to head with high level competition.        [player_tooltip player_id='277436' first='Leila' last='Arens'] is quite the highlight for [program_tooltip program_id='432160' first='[program_tooltip program_id='432076' first='[program_tooltip program_id='430137' first='[program_tooltip program_id='429142' first='MVP' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] 17 Blue Smack.  She is a six rotation outside hitter who defends her position extremely well.  As an outside hitter, she has an aggressive approach where she isn't afraid to swing big.  She is going to create chaos for the other side of the net.  This squad will be in the 17 Premier Red Division and should have a chance to grab some big wins.        [player_tooltip player_id='522880' first='Kendall' last=''] Kozak is a mismatch nightmare for Sports Performance 17 Marshall.  She is a 5'11 left handed right side that knows how to use her attack angles extremely well.  She is a threat out of system along with being used on freeball plays to score out of the middle.  This past fall she was a 2nd Team All State pick for Minooka High School.  She can also step in and set as well.  She is one who would improve the play in the gym at the next level.        I always look forward to seeing the [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] teams take the court because they are always well trained and very disciplined. [player_tooltip player_id='324005' first='Taylor' last='Langland'] will be playing for [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] 17 Black where she is coming up a huge high school season where she was an all conference player and was named to the IHSA State Tournament All Tournament Team.  Everything for Langland starts with her feet.  She is quick to the ball where she get her hands up to give her attackers a chance to swing.  She is also a gritty defender with a strong court savvy that is really exciting to see in how she creates something out of nothing.

The “West” of the Mideast. Central Zone is always one of the first big measuring sticks of the season with top teams coming from multiple states to Indianapolis. States like Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio will be well represented. On the Western side of the Mideast will be teams coming from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. I have seen these athletes compete live and am excited to see them take the court in 2025. Here are the “Western” uncommitted 2026s heading to Central Zone this weekend. See you there!