Catching Up with KS/MO Showcase Alums in 2026 Club Season (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The nostalgia trip continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our most recent Kansas/Missouri feature dredged up <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/05/catching-up-with-ks-mo-showcase-alums-in-2026-club-season-pt-1/" id="https://prepdig.com/2026/05/catching-up-with-ks-mo-showcase-alums-in-2026-club-season-pt-1/">memories from last winter's Exposure Tour event</a> in the [program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] gym. This showcase was a perfect launching point for expanding my role on the Prep Dig Kansas beat, which has now reached a peak during the ongoing club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, we're due for another catch-up. Let's revisit a few more Prep Dig Circuit stars who have seized further momentum in the spring campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802538"],"_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-69fb6a396e146"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's only fitting that we start at the DS spot. Last December's Exposure Tour featured a long list of eye-catching liberos, and Kramer set the standard for the event's 2027s. This stout defender joined our showcase after logging an exceptional 42-7 fall campaign with Jefferson County North. Kramer has now brought those winning ways to Atchison Attackers, as her squad tallied some high-profile triumphs on the HOA stage. First contacts often decide the outcome of these Kansas clashes, and Kramer was the anchor for her talent-rich 17s group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["713663"],"_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-69fb6a396e19d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Let's highlight an athlete who trekked across the Show Me State to appear at December's showcase. Sparks repped High Performance St. Louis in Kansas City, and she helped boost our perception of this club's talent in the middle. She took over the net with her lateral quickness and was eager to connect with whichever setter was on her side of the net. Sparks has applied that to her 2026 tenure with HPSTL 17 White, culminating in strong showings at MEQ and Windy City. This feature mostly explores the Heart of America Region, but we couldn't pass on this 2027 middle blocker from the Gateway scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["784351"],"_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-69fb6a396e1c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Club MVP enters the fray. The club's 16-2 lineup deployed an enviable amount of physicality and depth at the net, and Neblett was at the center of it all. Her experience on both pins was the catalyst for an extraordinary visit to our most recent showcase. The ever-changing lineups at these venues were no problem for Neblett, who would readily slot into any spot along the tape. 2026 is off to an equally proficient start for the Oswego junior-to-be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913966"],"_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-69fb6a396e1ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We continue to push the narrative of MAVS KC's excellence at the libero position. Libero gems like Robinson have perpetuated this trend, and this Free State freshman's development is just beginning. She patrolled the end line with confidence and poise during our Exposure Tour team drills. Robinson's tremendous showcase outing was a clear precursor to her productive 2026 season with MAVS 816 15 National. This is a stable, reliable defender who is ready-made for the middle-back area. Her Zone 6 presence has yielded multiple top-ten finishes in the 15 Liberty race as MAVS 816 continues to find its ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["891740"],"_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-69fb6a396e235"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">PVA has become known for its all-around contributors at the outside hitter spot, and Brown is another perfect example. She has brought multi-position range and versatility to PVA 15 Molten during the team's rigorous slate of qualifier challenges. Moreover, we've received another glimpse of the ball control prowess that Brown brought to our Exposure Tour event in December. This Grain Valley freshman will do it all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914570"],"_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-69fb6a396e255"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dotson gave us a valuable glimpse at the next wave of stars at Optimum Volleyball Club. Since then, Dotson and her squad have logged multiple top-ten finishes on the qualifier circuit. OVC 15-1 takes full advantage of Dotson's length and explosiveness, and this Liberty freshman can kill the ball in various ways. She has made big strides as a slide hitter to bolster OVC's firepower behind the setter. It's a perfect storm of skills for this under-the-radar athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["909864"],"_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-69fb6a396e276"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We had our fair share of Dynasty middle blockers at last winter's showcase. Winkley added to the list from the Class of 2029 and has transformed into a game-changing athlete for 15 Black. This springy terminator has had several highlight moments at recent venues like the Show Me Qualifier and the Salt Lake City Showdown. Winkley is particularly good at hitting the quick from behind the setter, fooling opposing blockers with her route choices. 15 Black has a lot of net presence to leverage at GJNC this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->