2029 Middles on the Radar at Regionals

Multiple regions across the Pacific Northwest are running their championship tournaments, priming players and teams for postseason play in May and June. Here are several class of 2029 middles we are keeping on our radar as the Region bragging rights are decided.    Kalonji is a prospect on the rise; she plays above the net, is developing her all-around game, and gives her team energy with huge blocks and high-flying kills. The Kentwood middle is working hard for NPJ Seattle 15 Black; her footwork and hand placement as a blocker show a commitment to doing the little things correctly and being a coachable athlete. Kalonji is a 2029 middle to watch next fall!     The Blue Royals 16 Emerald squad has put together an impressive season thus far, and Hugo has been right in the "middle" of it. The 2029 prospect from Snohomish High School can score with a variety of swings; she isn't afraid to hammer a ball off the edge of a block or drop in a well-timed bent-arm tip. Hugo makes smart choices in transition, finding a way to be available and using different angles with her setter to keep the opposing blockers guessing.     A 2029 prospect from Kokua and Central Valley in Spokane, Gay has a strong frame, good length, and an aggressive play style. She will find space to score with a tip or hard swipe when a set is tight to the net, and she generates power when she times up her swing. Gay has terrific physical tools that we expect to enhance her development and skills as she continues training and logging matches.     The Bishop Blanchet prospect makes decisive moves as a middle blocker, using solid eyework to diagnose the play and good patience and press when she goes up. A rangy 5'10" class of 2029 middle, Chiddix has a developing all-around skill set; she is serving tough for Space Needle, plays hustling defense, and can terminate points running routes in front of or behind her setter.     Isfeld has the versatility to deliver kills from any spot along the net. She was particularly effective playing opposite for NPJ at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in Spokane. The Bend High School prospect has a tremendous vertical, and she can dominate opposing hitters with her block and crush cross-court kills from the front or back row. Isfeld and her NPJ Bend 16 National captured an American Division Bid at PNQ, capturing the championship in straight sets.     Vincent is a true 6'1" prospect; she has a long wingspan and plays the ball aggressively, making strong, decisive plays on overpasses and jousts at the net. NPJ has Vincent running the slide, and she is also making plays out of the middle back; we love it when a middle gets time playing all-around and shows gritty defense. Vincent will keep it rolling for NPJ Seattle 15 National at USAV Nationals and look for a breakout season in her sophomore year at Tahoma.

Multiple regions across the Pacific Northwest are running their championship tournaments, priming players and teams for postseason play in May and June. Here are several class of 2029 middles we are keeping on our radar as the Region bragging rights are decided.