2026 Michigan Freshman Showcase Preview: Middle Hitters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Prep Dig Michigan Freshman Showcase is quickly approaching, with many of the top 2030 prospects from around the state collecting together at UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's still time to register for this Aug. 2 event that runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. You can register at: <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2279/register/michigan-freshman-showcase">https://events.prepdig.com/e/2279/register/michigan-freshman-showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Receive 25% off registration by using promo code “Drew26PD25OFF.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each position is bringing in some big names for Sunday's event. Here's a look at some of the middle hitters that will be putting their skills on display.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Club team listed from 2026 season</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1009293' first='Alexa' last='Apostolovski'], Utica/Michigan Elite: </strong>Apostolovski has good length at 6'2” and she's shown she can play well above the net. Her length makes her very disruptive with her blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alicia Fumarolo, Grand Haven/FaR Out: </strong>Fumarolo showed a lot of good things this past club season and looks like a middle that can hold her own with older competition. She's got a high ceiling for where she can take her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tenley Gayman, Rockford/MVA: </strong>Gayman has the athleticism to play anywhere along the net. She sees the court really well and can play sharp attack angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1008059' first='Alana' last='Klisz'], Northville/Legacy: </strong>Klisz doesn't have the length of some of these other middles, but she plays with a lot of energy and is very scrappy at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='891341' first='Layla' last='Ljajcaj'], Romeo/Legacy: </strong>Ljajcaj has created a lot of buzz for herself from her play this past club season. She's got a lot of spring off the floor and a fast swing that generates big power. She's as explosive as they get in the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Morgan Parris, Bay/AVC: </strong>This Ohio prospect can play on the right side or the middle. She's got a big reach and uses it well. She stays active at the net and can climb the ladder to get the ball. It should be interesting to see how she stacks up with these Michigan 2030 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='964915' first='Taylor' last='Quinones'], Regina/Legacy: </strong>Quinones is a scrappy player that stays focused and prepared to do whatever is needed to succeed. This Showcase should allow her to show just how talented an attacker she can be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1007880' first='Mackenzie' last='Sharp'], Lowell/FaR Out: </strong>Sharp stays sharp on the court with smooth footwork and an athletic swing. She flows nicely within the offense and times up her attacks well with her setters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->