Monsters In The Middle: Five 2027 Kansas Middles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 is deep with talented middle hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches always seem to be on the hunt for middle attackers, and the 2027 Kansas Rankings are loaded with talented ones at that position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at five-ranked middles who have not been mentioned in recent reports and are still flying under the radar on the prep volleyball scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='566826' first='Lynsi' last='Kanak']</strong>, 6'1”, MB, Hays, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kanak is a physical middle ranked No. 136 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She finished her sophomore season with 55 kills and 45 blocks in 71 sets played for the Indians. She is a strong prospect who will continue to improve with additional playing experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='714733' first='Madison' last='Stanard']</strong>, 5'10”, MB, Manhattan, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stanard is ranked No. 178 overall. She recorded 65 kills and 54 blocks for the Indians last fall. She has a long reach and peaked at the right time last season. I saw her play in the Class 6A State Tournament last season. She had a couple of key blocks in that tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734426' first='Aubree' last='Hess']</strong>, 6'2”, MB, Emporia, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hess is ranked No. 192 overall in the Class of 2027. She was a blocking machine for the Spartans last fall. She finished her sophomore season with 98 blocks and 84 kills in 86 varsity sets for Emporia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734431' first='Addy' last='Schooler']</strong>, 6'1”, MB, Tonganoxie, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schooler is a multi-sport prospect ranked No. 200 overall.&nbsp; She had solid numbers on the volleyball and basketball courts last season for the Chieftains. Schooler recorded 111 kills and 75 blocks in 92 sets during her sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749185' first='Mekayla' last='Friesen']</strong>, 6'1”, MB, South Gray, '27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friesen is a small Western school prospect with a huge upside. She is ranked No. 204 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She is recorded 116 kills and 66 blocks during her sophomore campaign. She has a quick swing, but can improve her approach by getting quicker. She has the potential to be a net monster and has the kind of size that college coaches love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->