2028s From High Performing Teams in Division V

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='942814' first='Alexis' last='Hutchinson']</strong> - OH<br>A 5'9 pin, Hutchinson gets off the floor really well at the end of her approach work to be able to strike the ball with good purpose and results. She was the second best scorer for Pleasant in 2025 during her sophomore year with a career best 165 kills for nearly two kills per set. Competing for MOVA during the club season, she added 101 digs and 55 aces as Pleasant made it to the DV semifinal round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834621' first='Layla' last='Baker']</strong> - OH<br>New Lexington made a big run in the DV postseason, earning a runner-up finish in Ohio. She was consistent in her contributions throughout the season behind the Panther's steady core of senior talent. Where she was an even bigger factor was on the defensive side as she picked up 197 total digs, including a career high 27 in a September match. At 5'7, she has well rounded skills as she was among one of Ohio's top at the service line with 88 aces. She will be relied upon much more in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rowan Schmitmeyer </strong>- S<br>A 5'10 multisport athlete, Schmitmeyer has two seasons behind her sharing the setting role for Versailles earning equal output at just over five assists per set. She has dished 816 total assists over her first two seasons with the Tigers, who made a big improvement overall in 2025 with their season ending in the regional final round. Her contributions did end with her ability to distribute their offense as she has been a stable factor defensively with over 350 digs at nearly eight digs per match for her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenzie Smith </strong>- MH/RS<br>Smith was a key supporting factor for Lake Catholic in her first regular action at the varsity level. One of the most tradition-rich Ohio programs, the Cougars won yet another state title behind a potent offense at nearly 12 k/s per set collectively. Smith was part of that action at 1.8 k/s on 154 total kills. Where her impact was also felt was defensively as she was among the team's best blockers at 2.1 b/m. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='923630' first='Kanai' last='Gillispie']</strong> - MH<br>Gillispie was enough of a factor around other core pieces for Summit Country Day to help land them at the semifinal stage of the DV state tournament. At 5'11, she has raw athletic talent that is making gains during the club season with [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite'] 16 White given their training environment and competitive schedule. On 132 total kills and from the middle and right pin in 2025, Gillispie averaged 1.5 k/s to match her 1.5 b/m for the Silver Knights, both increases from her freshman season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->