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<p>The middle blocker position is one of the most demanding roles on the volleyball court and one of the most overlooked. Middles are expected to read the game in an instant, close blocks from pin to pin, and impact plays that do not always show up on the stat sheet, and they rarely get their flowers for it. At the Prep Dig Resolution, these eight middle blockers made sure that changed. They owned the net, demanded attention on every point, and made their presence impossible to ignore, proving just how powerful and game-changing the middle position can be.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Moira is the kind of middle who makes the position look effortless. Her footwork and speed are things you simply cannot teach, allowing her to beat blockers to the spot and stay one step ahead of the defense. She runs a beautiful slide and has a natural feel for tooling the block, using her awareness and wit to score in smart, efficient ways.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Mikayla immediately stood out with her explosive vertical and ability to play well above the net. Her timing is everything, allowing her to arrive on plays at just the right moment and consistently deliver. Offensively, she does a great job seeing the open court and making hitters pay, scoring with purpose rather than just power. Defensively, her anticipation sets her apart, as she reads the offense early and closes quickly to the pin, which is crucial for a middle and makes her a constant presence at the net.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey made her presence known right away, catching my attention by absolutely unloading on an overpass and setting the tone early. She's an incredibly smart middle who does a great job pushing the ball deep into the corners and mixing in well-placed tips around the block to keep defenses guessing. Defensively, her big block brings a physical edge to the net, but it's her high energy and constant encouragement of her teammates that really stand out.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Abby stood out with her big block and her ability to close from pin to pin so effectively, making a major impact defensively. She communicates extremely well with her pin blockers and shows a strong understanding of the game for such a young middle. Her quickness in transition is impressive, as she is consistently set, ready, and prepared to unload on the ball. With her size, movement, and court awareness, her potential is sky high, and her future in the middle is one to be very excited about.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Josephine proved to be an extremely trustworthy middle and an option every setter dreams of having on their side of the net. She does an excellent job turning the ball around the block, scoring efficiently and making smart plays when the offense needs a point. In big moments, she's a go-to option who stays composed and delivers, bringing reliability and confidence to the middle that makes her such a valuable presence on the court.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Piper is a force at the net. She puts up huge blocks that shut down opposing hitters and shows incredible court vision, always reading plays before they even develop. Her timing and quickness make her a threat both offensively and defensively, and she's a go-to option for her setter in big moments. Piper's presence in the middle opens up the court for her teammates, and her relentless energy keeps the team fired up point after point.</p>
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The middle blocker position is one of the most demanding roles on the volleyball court and one of the most overlooked. Middles are expected to read the game in an instant, close blocks from pin to pin, and impact plays that do not always show up on the stat sheet, and they rarely get their flowers for it. At the Prep Dig Resolution, these eight middle blockers made sure that changed. They owned the net, demanded attention on every point, and made their presence impossible to ignore, proving just how powerful and game-changing the middle position can be.
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CLASS
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5'10"
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CLASS
2026
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6'1"
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CLASS
2028
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2027
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