Middles Making 2029 Watchlist Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have started the 2029 watchlist! First off, many more names will be added as the club season progresses. The players on the current list have made it for a handful of reasons: Strong freshman seasons on the varsity level, postseason recognition, involvement with the national pipeline, and 14s club season play. Today is the day for the middles you'll want to get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='909837' first='Peyton' last='Bevill'] – MB – Clarkton</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic and long. Bevill has early dominance potential with strong closing speed on blocks. She had 301 kills and 38 blocks in her debut high school season, showing she has a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897268' first='Claire' last='Booth'] – 5'10 MB – Clayton/Brentwood</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick to the pin, fast arm on the slide, and great anticipation. Booth had a solid freshman year with 163 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835817' first='Kendall' last='Broadwater'] – 5'11 MB/OH – Jefferson R-7</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fluid athlete who transitions beautifully. High upside as a slide or front-one attacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='774310' first='Samantha' last='Brown'] – 6'0 MB – Eureka</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true wall. Brown's size and reach make her a natural middle force. She had 141 kills and over 50 total blocks on the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='774311' first='Nora' last='Butler'] – 5'10 MB/OH – Kirkwood / [program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder']</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Active, competitive, and versatile. Butler's lateral speed is elite for her age. She sent back 85 balls on the year and tallied over 150 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='909866' first='Hayden' last='Cline'] – MB – Oak Park / Club North</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong presence in front and a fast blocker who reads hitters well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='909862' first='Kiya' last='Cook'] – MB – Benton</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Explosive jumper, tons of raw power, and a classic high-ceiling middle prospect who could also potentially play on the pin. She had 153 kills and 153 digs for Benton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888898' first='Penelope' last='Glosier'] – 5'9 MB/RS – John Burroughs / [program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder']</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-IQ middle who tracks setters well and is lethal on quicks. She will more than likely be a pin player due to being undersized. She had just under 100 kills this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='909872' first='Talia' last='Francis'] – MB – Lee's Summit North</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A developing middle with tremendous upside with her length, mobility, and good timing. She had over 60 blocks for the Class 5 runner-up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897294' first='Gillian' last='Dormeier'] – 5'11 MB/OH – Seckman</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong transition attacker and consistent blocking presence. Dormeier had 217 kills for Seckman this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='909879' first='Sylvia' last='Huls'] – MB – STL </strong>High Performance</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A High Performance-trained middle — great footwork, great reading ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->