Final 2026 Rankings: Five More Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A total of 273 players across the Commonwealth made the final 2026 rankings. A total of 23 new players made the final list. These five either made it for that final ranking or moved up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831614"],"_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-693a26887b6a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clanton came up big in the postseason helping the Wave make it to the region championship game. Clanton has good instincts on the court, especially on hard-hit balls. Clanton handles crosses then moves up quickly on tips. Clanton is a sound communicator on the court. Clanton makes nice out of system passes. Clanton had 305 digs and 54 assists this season for Meade County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["814006"],"_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-693a26887b71b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Medley gave the Commanderettes a sound threat in the middle and at the pins. Medley throws even solid defenders for a loop with her ability to hit balls to the back lines and corners. Medley has a good net approach and puts the right angles on balls to hit her targets. Medley also made a number of nice first touches throughout the season. Medley had 202 kills and 92 digs for Washington County this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770772"],"_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-693a26887b77a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitledge gave the Colonels the sound libero play they needed to drive back to the top of the 2nd Region. Whitledge makes a number of controlled first touches using a good platform to square her body up to balls. Whitledge provides nice net protection and handles hard-hit crosses. She also makes productive serves. Whitledge had 817 digs and 51 aces to help Henderson County go 28-10 and win both the 6th District and 2nd Region Tournament championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778442"],"_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-693a26887b7d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biliter makes a lot of good out of system passes for the Eagles. Her first touches helped keep Lexington Christian in system a good bit this season. She does a good job telling teammates where defenders are lined up so they take the right swings. Biliter had 526 digs and 78 assists for Lexington Christian this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398031"],"_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-693a26887b827"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White (pictured) transferred to Eminence for her senior and had a great impact. White involved a number of hitters on the loaded team. White sees the floor well and makes quick setovers to catch defenses off-guard. The versatile White makes crisp passes and sound serves. White had 382 assists, 125 digs and 71 aces this past fall, helping Eminence go 34-4, win the 8th Region All "A" title, win the consolation bracket of the All "A" State Tournament and finish 8th Region runner-up.</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 nearly two years 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. 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