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Class of 2026: Four 6-0 and Overs to Watch

Class of 2026: Four 6-0 and Overs to Watch
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Mike Graham
Mike Graham April 10, 2025 @ 10:49 PM
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Emily Helmers
Emily Helmers 6'1" | MB | 2026
KY
Samara Bailey
Samara Bailey 6'3" | MB | 2026
KY
Emma Emmons
Emma Emmons 6'3" | RS | 2026
KY
Sadie Stuart
Sadie Stuart 6'2" | MB | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are four more names to look out for in front of the net this fall. They do a great job controlling the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["276179"],"_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-67f88fe718103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emmons continues to be one of the most prolific hitters in the 5th Region. She knows how to use her size to make things happen. Emmons finds different ways to put balls down in the middle and the pins. She can angle balls off blockers on one play then pound one to the back row on the next play. Emmons also makes crisp passes and scores a lot of points off hard serves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["594619"],"_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-67f88fe7181a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Helmers uses her size well to add to the depth of the St. Henry offense. She uses her quick arm swing to her advantage. Helmers aims her body one way then quickly turns it another way to redirect balls. Helmers also does a good job making things happen out of system. She's not afraid to tap balls to the line when needed. Helmers is also a sound blocker and server.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["276177"],"_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-67f88fe71822c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stuart (pictured) is as dominant a middle hitter in Lexington as anyone. Stuart generates a lot of power taking steps toward the net before the ball hits the setters hands. Stuart is especially tough on the shot hits in the middle such as quicks. If blockers do not get their hands on her hits, they go screaming to the floor. Stuart is also a sound blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533386"],"_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-67f88fe7182d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey does a great job with her ball control constantly finding ways to hit balls to the holes. Bailey uses her size to disrupt plays at the net. Bailey also does a good job forming double blocks at the net. She has good timing on the blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here are four more names to look out for in front of the net this fall. They do a great job controlling the net.

Emma Emmons

Emma Emmons

KY
RS
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS RS
CLASS 2026
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Emma
Emmons RS
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2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Green County
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KY
Class of 2026: Four 6-0 and Overs to Watch
Emmons continues to be one of the most prolific hitters in the 5th Region. She knows how to...
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Emma Emmons

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School: Green County
Club: EVA- Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy
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Emily Helmers

Emily Helmers

KY
MB
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Emily
Helmers MB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
St. Henry
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KY
Class of 2026: Four 6-0 and Overs to Watch
Helmers uses her size well to add to the depth of the St. Henry offense. She uses her...
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Emily Helmers

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School: St. Henry
Club: Northern Kentucky Volleyball Club
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Sadie Stuart

Sadie Stuart

KY
MB
HEIGHT 6'2"
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CLASS 2026
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Sadie
Stuart MB
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2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Dunbar
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KY
Class of 2026: Four 6-0 and Overs to Watch
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Sadie Stuart

State: Kentucky
School: Dunbar
Club: Lexington United
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Samara Bailey

Samara Bailey

KY
MB
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Samara
Bailey MB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Knott County Central
|
KY
Class of 2026: Four 6-0 and Overs to Watch
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School: Knott County Central
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