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Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet

Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet
Charlie Shields
Charlie Shields June 13, 2025 @ 05:37 PM
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Tessa Koepke
Tessa Koepke 6'0" | MB/RS | 2026
IN
Ruby Rengo
Ruby Rengo 6'1" | MB/RS | 2026
WI
Kylee Zell
Kylee Zell MB | 2026
WI
Isabella Maurer
Isabella Maurer 5'10" | MB | 2026
WI
Brooklyn O’Malley
Brooklyn O’Malley 5'11" | MB | 2026
WI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's be real... middles don't always get the spotlight, but this weekend at the Prep Dig Gauntlet, they earned it. From big blocks to quick kills and nonstop effort, these players were difference-makers. I had their names down in my notes early and often; they made it clear they were there to compete. Here are the middles who stood out and made a real impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["504437"],"_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-684ca8270eee3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylee can pound the ball. She does a great job turning it to either corner around the block, making it tough for defenses to read. Additionally, she's quick and efficient when setting up a big block from pin to pin. Simply put, the defense hates to see her coming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["742583"],"_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-684ca8270ef41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ruby stepped into a big role for [program_tooltip program_id='428662' first='Wisconsin' last='Ice'] this past weekend, and she absolutely rose to the occasion. She went after every ball with power and confidence. If you didn't know better, you'd think she'd been with this team for years. She puts up a strong block, and her quick footwork keeps her ready to attack at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780881"],"_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-684ca8270ef87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tessa brings so much passion and energy to her Kealoha squad. She's a smart player who knows how to work around a big block and find ways to score. Her connection with her setter is solid, and her communication on the court stands out. When the rally gets long, she's the one you can count on to finish it. [player_tooltip player_id='780881' first='Tessa' last='Koepke'] is a name you're not going to want to forget.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453653"],"_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-684ca8270efc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If I learned one thing watching Brooklyn play, it's this: don't give her an overpass. She'll make you pay every time. With a strong swing and an impressive vertical, she knows how to finish plays and make a statement. You can tell she's out there to win and will do whatever it takes to help her team come out on top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499852"],"_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-684ca8270f006"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabella was a game changer for FVP at the Gauntlet. She put up a strong block and did a great job reading hitters across the net, making it tough for opponents to get anything past her. What stood out, though, was her ability to swing hard from the right side. She brought grit, versatility, and a competitive edge every time she stepped on the court. She is definitely A player to keep on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Let's be real... middles don't always get the spotlight, but this weekend at the Prep Dig Gauntlet, they earned it. From big blocks to quick kills and nonstop effort, these players were difference-makers. I had their names down in my notes early and often; they made it clear they were there to compete. Here are the middles who stood out and made a real impact.

Kylee Zell

Kylee Zell

WI
MB
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Kylee
Zell MB
Class
2026
HS
Kettle Moraine
|
WI
Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet
Kylee can pound the ball. She does a great job turning it to either corner around the block,...
Written by Charlie Shields
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Kylee Zell

State: Wisconsin
School: Kettle Moraine
Club: Midwest Penguins
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Ruby Rengo

Ruby Rengo

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2026
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Ruby
Rengo MB/RS
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Grantsburg
|
WI
Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet
Ruby stepped into a big role for Wisconsin Ice this past weekend, and she absolutely rose to the...
Written by Charlie Shields
Mary
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Ruby Rengo

State: Wisconsin
School: Grantsburg
Club: Northern Attack
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Tessa Koepke

Tessa Koepke

IN
MB/RS
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2026
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Tessa
Koepke MB/RS
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
LaPorte
|
IN
Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet
Tessa brings so much passion and energy to her Kealoha squad. She’s a smart player who knows how...
Written by Charlie Shields
Albion
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Tessa Koepke

State: Indiana
School: LaPorte
Club: KeAloha Volleyball( boys & girls)
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Brooklyn O’Malley

Brooklyn O’Malley

WI
MB
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Brooklyn
O’Malley MB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Montello
|
WI
Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet
If I learned one thing watching Brooklyn play, it’s this: don’t give her an overpass. She’ll make you...
Written by Charlie Shields
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Brooklyn O’Malley

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State: Wisconsin
School: Montello
Club: Spiketown USA
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Isabella Maurer

Isabella Maurer

WI
MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2026
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Isabella
Maurer MB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Hortonville
|
WI
Top Middles Who Made a Statement at the Prep Dig Gauntlet
Isabella was a game changer for FVP at the Gauntlet. She put up a strong block and did...
Written by Charlie Shields
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Isabella Maurer

State: Wisconsin
School: Hortonville
Club: Fox Valley Performance Volleyball Club
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