Sophomores Making Big Statement Early in 2026

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774793"],"_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-6a9b61efab557"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrison features a solid trio of offensive options but it is Templin that is stealing the show at this point of the season. The Wildcats are 5-0 as she continues to sustain her impact earning double figure kills in every varsity match she has played dating back through all of 2025. Her average of 6.2 k/s is up from a season ago as is her efficiency and kill rate at .327 and 51% respectively. Their most recent 3-1 win over Taylor included Templin's best effort thus far as she drove home 30 kills while picking up 10 digs for her first double-double of the season. At 6'1, Templin has one of the biggest arms in this sophomore class as she can bring some big heat at her contact point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["901512"],"_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-6a9b61efab5c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schultice once again is leading the Colts' offense as Meadowbrook is off to a 5-0 start to being the 2026 season without dropping a set. Her output is greater as she has increased her offense to 4.7 k/s while very effective in her point scoring. Her efficiency has jumped to .375 as her 49% kill rate is also an impressive increase given how frequently she swings for her team. Earning double-digit kills in each match so far, she recently put down a season high 20 kills in Meadowbrook's win over Morgan. She has a big arm as she can put the ball to the floor through space while also able to control to swing deep and challenge hands at the net. Schultice is also contributing a career best 7.6 d/m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777685"],"_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-6a9b61efab617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perkins is 6-1 on the season as Walker (*pictured) leads an offense that has good balance so far. At 4.1 k/s, she has increased her impact offensively from her freshman season as the 5'8 pin established a new career high of 23 kills in an earlier 3-2 victory over Oak Harbor. Her most recent two matches include a total of 36 kills for a 6.0 k/s effort on a .431 efficiency. She looks stronger and more assertive as an attacker as she moves well to maximize her tools and swing with good arm speed at the peak of her jump. Defensively, Walker is once again averaging nearly 10 digs per match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875220"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":231293,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a9b61efab6c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eastwood has benefitted from Riter's skills since she arrived her freshman season, which included the setter delivering just over 900 assists to start her varsity career. Her 8.4 a/s average in 2026 has vaulted her past the 1,000 assists mark as she has one of the top offensive threats in the senior class as one of her best targets. In addition to running the Eagles' offense, Riter is ahead of her defensive numbers from 2025 as she is also averaging 8.8 d/m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038856"],"_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-6a9b61efab661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darlington had a successful freshman season in 2025 as she picked up 242 digs for a 12.7 d/m average. She has come in 2026 with much more to to her effort as she has been a big factor for Mathews having already earned nearly half of her output from a year ago with 118 digs thus far. Her 24.3 d/m average includes two matches over 30 digs so far, with a season high 35 in an earlier five set match versus St. John.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->