Above the Tape: 6’0″+ Middles in the Class of 2029

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;<strong>digdakotas30</strong>&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The middle blocker position is built on presence, timing, and the ability to change what happens at the net—and this group already checks those boxes. Standing <strong>6'0" and taller</strong>, these Class of 2029 middles are showing early indicators of next-level projection, using their size to influence matches through blocking range and growing offensive roles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What separates this group is how quickly they're adapting to the position. They're learning to move laterally, close blocks with purpose, and stay available in transition rather than just relying on height. As club season unfolds, these are middle blockers whose development will be worth monitoring closely. For college coaches, this is an early look at size that's beginning to translate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["891358"],"_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-6961925626418"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='891358' first='Carly' last='Murphy'] | 6'1" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='891358' first='Carly' last='Murphy'] already brings a polished presence to the middle, showing strong transition footwork and a natural feel for closing space at the net. She stays balanced into her jump, presses with purpose, and consistently takes away attacking angles. Offensively, Carly is confident running quick tempo and stays engaged in every phase of the rally. This club season is set up for her to expand her impact even further as she continues to assert herself as a go-to net presence. She's a middle coaches should make a priority to see live. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://northernlightsjuniors.org/2026/schedule.php?year=2026&amp;team=15-1">https://northernlightsjuniors.org/2026/schedule.php?year=2026&amp;team=15-1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["763882"],"_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-69619256264cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='763882' first='Olivia' last='Krebs'] | 6'1" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='763882' first='Olivia' last='Krebs'] is a middle who changes the look of the net the moment she steps on the floor. Her length and reach immediately affect hitters, and she uses her frame well to control space defensively. Offensively, she shows real power as a first-tempo attacker and finishes with confidence when the connection is there. This season is all about continued momentum—expect Olivia to turn physical tools into consistent dominance. She's a high-upside middle that college coaches will want on their radar early. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://northernlightsjuniors.org/2026/schedule.php?year=2026&amp;team=15-1">https://northernlightsjuniors.org/2026/schedule.php?year=2026&amp;team=15-1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emma Vinton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Orono","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Minnesota Select","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-696192562660d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Emma Vinton | 6'0" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma Vinton stands out for her technical efficiency and reliability at the middle position. She moves cleanly along the net, reads plays well, and consistently puts herself in position to make an impact. Her blocking technique is sound, and she shows great body control when finishing quicks offensively. This club season will highlight Emma's ability to steadily influence matches, making her a middle coaches can trust and value in competitive environments. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://mnselect.com/club/15-1">https://mnselect.com/club/15-1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Grace Akerson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Minnesota Select","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-696192562671e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Grace Akerson | 6'0" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace Akerson brings energy, presence, and competitiveness to every point. She plays fast laterally, closes blocks with urgency, and stays mentally locked in throughout matches. Her effort level elevates the pace of play, and offensively she continues to show confidence finishing in system and transition. This season is primed for Grace to turn that energy into even more production at the net. She's a middle coaches will enjoy watching compete live. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://mnselect.com/club/15-1">https://mnselect.com/club/15-1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753198"],"_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-69619256267af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='753198' first='Isla' last='Wachtler'] | 6'0" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='753198' first='Isla' last='Wachtler'] is a middle blocker with a strong sense of net awareness and timing. She reads setters early, positions herself well, and consistently disrupts offenses with disciplined blocking. Offensively, she stays patient and finishes efficiently, showing great control at the net. This club season should showcase Isla becoming an even more assertive presence, turning consistency into bigger impact. She's a player college coaches should circle on their watch lists. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://www.kandielite.com/in-the-news">https://www.kandielite.com/in-the-news</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Teagan Glenz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Paynesville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='429186' first='Kandi' last='Elite']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69619efa710a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Teagan Glenze | 6'1" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teagan Glenze brings a powerful physical profile to the middle position and pairs it with strong coordination and balance. She moves well for her size, presents a solid block, and continues to grow as a reliable quick-tempo attacker. As her confidence continues to rise, her presence at the net will become even more noticeable. This club season is set up for Teagan to take another step forward, making her a middle coaches should be tracking closely. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://www.kandielite.com/in-the-news">https://www.kandielite.com/in-the-news</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913723"],"_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-69619efa71133"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913723' first='Jordyn' last='Kube'] | 6'2" | Middle Blocker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913723' first='Jordyn' last='Kube']'s length and reach immediately command attention. At 6'2", she creates a big blocking presence and takes away space at the net with ease. Offensively, she finishes efficiently and continues to show comfort attacking at height. This club season is about continued growth and confidence—and the trajectory is exciting. Jordyn is a middle blocker with clear next-level projection and a player college coaches will want to get eyes on this season and into their summer camps. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Club Season Schedule:</em></strong> <a href="https://www.kandielite.com/in-the-news">https://www.kandielite.com/in-the-news</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. 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