Colorado Class of 2028 RANKED: Middles Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 has some serious talent in the middle, and these players continue to show why they belong among the top-ranked athletes in Colorado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being a middle is about much more than getting kills. It takes timing, range, speed, blocking instincts, and the ability to make an impact in a matter of seconds. These four athletes bring different strengths to the position, but each has found a way to make herself difficult to ignore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RANKED #1, <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/madlen-gloessner/" data-type="players" data-id="750205">[player_tooltip player_id='750205' first='Madlen' last='Gloessner']</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750205"],"_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-6a9886574bdc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gloessner brings a huge presence to the middle and has the ability to impact the game on both sides of the net. Her length immediately gives her an advantage, but it is the way she uses it that separates her. She moves well laterally, gets across to close blocks, and makes opposing hitters work to find space around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Gloessner is not someone defenses can simply sit and wait for. Her ability to get involved in a fast offense, especially on the slide, adds another dimension to her game. She finds seams, stays available, and continues to be a difficult matchup for opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At No. 1, Gloessner has earned her spot at the top of this middle group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RANKED #7, <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/londyn-donaldson/" data-type="players" data-id="827124">[player_tooltip player_id='827124' first='Londyn' last='Donaldson']</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827124"],"_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-6a9886574be21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donaldson is an athlete. Plain and simple.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She brings an explosive presence to the court and has the physical tools to change a play quickly. Her athleticism shows up in the way she gets above the net, covers ground, and creates opportunities offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is also plenty of range in her game. Donaldson can make an impact from different areas of the court and does not need everything to be perfect to become a threat. As her game continues to grow and develop, those tools are only becoming more exciting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has already proven herself as one of the top middles in this class, and there is still plenty ahead for Donaldson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RANKED #10, <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/olivia-pitts/" data-type="players" data-id="1000015">[player_tooltip player_id='1000015' first='Olivia' last='Pitts']</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000015"],"_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-6a9886574be56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pitts is another middle who brings plenty of intrigue to the Class of 2028. She has an athletic presence at the net and competes with confidence, which shows in the way she approaches the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She does not shy away from big moments and continues to find ways to make herself a factor. There is a natural competitiveness to her game, and she brings energy every time she steps on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pitts is continuing to put the pieces together, and there is plenty to be excited about moving forward. She has the tools, the confidence, and the upside to keep climbing as the Class of 2028 continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RANKED #13, <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/addison-jones-3/" data-type="players" data-id="532762">[player_tooltip player_id='532762' first='Addison' last='Jones']</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532762"],"_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-6a9886574be86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones brings some serious aggression to the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She plays big and does not hesitate when it is time to attack. Her arm is fast and powerful, allowing her to challenge defenders and put pressure on opposing blocks. She is the type of middle who wants the ball and is ready to make something happen when it comes her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her presence also carries over defensively. Jones takes up space at the net and makes hitters think twice about attacking through her. She plays with confidence and physicality, which makes her a tough matchup on either side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones continues to bring plenty of excitement to this middle group and has all the tools to keep making her mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Middle Group Is Loaded</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the top of the rankings to players continuing to push their way upward, the Class of 2028 middle group has plenty to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gloessner, Donaldson, Pitts, and Jones each bring something different to the court. However, they all have one thing in common: they know how to impact the game at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These rankings will continue to evolve, but this group is making sure the middle position is one to watch in the Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more Colorado volleyball rankings, player features, and scouting coverage, follow @prepdigcolorado on Instagram!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->