Five Potential Stock Rising Middles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='746432' first='Jazmine' last='Robison']</strong> - 2027 | CYVBC 17 Black<br>Robison is an explosive athlete. Her fast twitch athleticism helps her impact on both sides of the ball. The junior finished top-20 in the Greater Miami Conference with 154 total kills for an average near 2.0 k/s. On the defensive side, she led the league in total blocks with 72 to round out her career best season at the varsity level for Colerain. She is quick and efficient in her movement with ability to play aggressively above the net. Expect her to get a lot of opportunities to swing while providing some highlights from her responsibilities from pin to pin defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875504' first='Aubrey' last='McDaniel'] </strong>- 2027 | [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite'] 16 Blue<br>McDaniel averaged 1.2 k/s for MND and is poised to assume more opportunities in her senior season due to graduation as well as the athleticism and fundamental base she brings as a middle. She is most impressive on the defensive side as she prepares with good balance and vision while also staying patient until the ball is delivered to help her be efficient in her movement. She can close down hitters with her footwork and uses her arms well to get up and over the net fast. A 2027 prospect, she will compete with TSE's top 16U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817248' first='Myla' last='Kenney'] </strong>- 2027 | [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.72<br>Kenney had a breakout season for River Valley in 2025 has she led the Vikings offensively with 264 total kills and a 3.8 k/s average, well above her output from her sophomore season. She did her work efficiently as well at .370 and a 50% kill rate. She has an aggressive arm that can score at the pins although she looks more comfortable and fluid through the variety of quicker tempo options around her setter. Kenney makes the jump from 16-3 team a season ago to now compete for a solid [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.72 squad that features good ball control and setters around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='825742' first='Emily' last='Martin']</strong> - 2027 | AVC 17 Red<br>The 6'2 junior led Midview offensively in 2025 as she averaged a 2.7 k/s on a career best 186 total kills for the season. Getting opportunities in the middle and on the pins, she has long reach and high contact to be able to challenge the defense at the net well. On the defensive side, she averaged a career high 2.5 b/m. This season is a pivotal one for her and her recruiting as she competes with AVC's top 17U team, one that features several committed prospects and will certainly not shy away from playing a highly competitive tournament schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897924' first='Riley' last='Williamson']</strong> - 2027 | Premier Academy 17<br>At 5'10, Williamson is an effective middle due to her ability to identify the pass tempo and location to dictate her approach movement and pattern to be an available option. She jumps well and when on time in the air she can find space or challenge hands well upon contact. The variety of options she runs in front of her setter provide room for her to move and operate within their full offensive system. Williamson averaged 1.2 k/s and a team high 2.7 b/m for Perrysburg this recent 2025 fall high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->