Top 2026 Outsides and Right sides

The 2026 class is absolutely loaded with dominant pins all across the UHSAA volleyball scene. Not only are they electric offensively, but their performance on the defensive end is equally reputable. As the 2026 high school season comes to a rest, meet the pins who continue to prove why they reign amongst the top pins in the state.    Many players can do it all, but very few can do it all well. No matter where she is on the court, she gets the job done. Poulton is an absolute threat at the net who swings with purpose and her maturity shines through in big moments. Her ability to deliver in serve receive under pressure and find kills in chaotic rallies gives her teammates the confidence they need to close out sets and win matches.     [player_tooltip player_id='806225' first='Kylie' last='Buttars'] next-level potential is completely obvious. She has all the range and tools to find kills in and out of system. What stands out is not just the absolute power she puts behind the ball, but the court vision she uses to find holes in her opponent's block and defense. Buttars is the heart of the Falcons team, who plays fearless and confident no matter the circumstances. When Buttars' teammates look to her in key moments, she delivers with confidence.     [player_tooltip player_id='832560' first='Halle' last='Bills'] ability to adjust to any kind of set and terminate consistently makes her an offensive force to be reckoned with. Bills has great eye work to identify where to place balls with control whether its off speed or with power and pace.   On the defensive end, she makes an impact at the net and in the back row. Bills' has great blocking instincts and makes it easier for the defense to play around her. She is a reliable passer and makes great reads to play tough balls.     Madi Rich is a physical player who swings heavy and with conviction. She plays with confidence and power and terminates when her number is called. Her ability to read hitters and set up effective blocks helps her team stay in system. Rich's presence and energy at the net offensively and defensively is an element her team feeds off of and contributes to their success.     Alex Warner is a do-it-all outside who plays composed, calm, and complete. She can attack in transition and find ways to score with a diverse toolbox. Warner plays with good ball control and eye work that helps her make good plays in defense and stay steady in serve receive. Warner's ability to stay cool in stressful situations and consistent in every element and phase of the game is what makes her a difference maker.     [player_tooltip player_id='892938' first='Isa' last='Taylor'] is a crafty, disciplined outside who has a very diverse shot selection and keeps defenses on their toes. Her aptitude to find the blockers' weak hand and expose holes in defenses makes her an offensive weapon for the Eagles. She has solid ball control that is evident when she manages tough sets or gets an opportunity to take a second ball.   Taylor's court vision and eye work help her track the ball effectively in serve receive and stay poised and ready in defense. She's an outside who plays all-out defense and is not afraid to lay out or step up into a seam to dig a hard-driven ball and execute at a high-level.     [player_tooltip player_id='892944' first='Haydn' last='Smith'] is electric to watch no matter who is on the other side of the net. Standing at 5'11 with a fast arm swing, she makes herself known with the ability to put a ball away quickly and with authority. If there's a seam in the block, she'll find it -- and if it's closed, she'll find high hands and tool all night long. Smith is dominant at the net and uses her height and high reach to her advantage, whether she's attacking or blocking.     Lexie Carlson is a whippy outside who strikes with pace and range that defenders have trouble getting a stop on. She is a good passer who can score in transition with intention and purpose. If the ball is a little too inside, she can get to the ball and take the hard-angle swing and score. Carlson can find her kills in a lot of different ways with a variety of shots that showcase her versatility and craftiness which allow her to be very dynamic. She plays good defense with solid ball control that helps keep her setter in system.     She is athletic, strong, and gets up. She will absolutely crank a ball if the opportunity is there. [player_tooltip player_id='845957' first='Marli' last='Molina Vaea'] demonstrates strong abilities to be a dominant rightside as a blocker and an attacker. She has good eye work to help her see her hitters early and hand placement to create good opportunities for her defense behind her.     [player_tooltip player_id='892948' first='Addisyn' last='Beck'] has good mechanics and technique in all skills for her position. She has a developed toolbox that helps her find ways to score, whether that's a small hole in the block, high off hands, a tip to the donut, or something hard down the line or cross. Beck knows how to manage a tough set with good footwork to get to the ball and is a steady passer for the Vikings.

The 2026 class is absolutely loaded with dominant pins all across the UHSAA volleyball scene. Not only are they electric offensively, but their performance on the defensive end is equally reputable. As the 2026 high school season comes to a rest, meet the pins who continue to prove why they reign amongst the top pins in the state.