Central Michigan Area’s Names To Know In 2026, Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The 2026 Prep Dig Exposure Tour hits Michigan on Sunday, Dec. 6. We've now added Universal Speed Testing as part of the event, which is open to 2027-2030 prospects.</em> <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2498/register/exposure-tour-michigan"><strong><em>Get signed up for the event</em></strong></a> <em>now and use <strong>promo code ET26DREW25OFF</strong> to get <strong>25% off</strong> your registration.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a strong year for the Central Michigan volleyball prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So much so, we needed to break up this article into two pieces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some of the names you need to know in the Central Michigan area that have been making a big impact in the 2026 prep season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810787' first='Alyssa' last='Polash'], Sr. MH Ithaca</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polash stands 6'1” and is a multi-sport talent, so she's got the footwork and athleticism to go with her length, which makes her an imposing player at the net. She builds up a lot of momentum on her swing and the ball just takes off in a flash off her hand, leading to a lot of head-turning kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='535295' first='Paisley' last='Schumacher'], Sr. S Beal City</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schumacher is a great leader on the floor for the Aggies, as they've been able to stay in the mix in Division 3 thanks to their ability to utilize different hitters and be scrappy. Schumacher spreads the ball out well and gives her hitters a lot of good sets to attack while also being a resilient defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='804803' first='Avery' last='Stewart'], Sr. OH Midland</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart has continued to build on her already impressive resume at Midland. This year, the 6-footer is mixing up her attack angles well and playing the smart shots when defenses key in on her, which is often. She's shown a lot of savvy and intelligence on the floor as a senior leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1001522' first='Torrie' last='Tacia'], Fr. OH Big Rapids</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're looking for a freshman that is immediately making an impact, Tacia is certainly one of them. The 5'10” outside has quickly settled into a lead offensive role at Big Rapids. She's got the mechanics and athleticism to put the ball away consistently, and is only adding more to her game each week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833681' first='Karis' last='Terwilliger'], Sr. MH MP Sacred Heart</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terwilliger is another player for the Irish that can turn the tide of a match with her play. She's incredibly explosive off the floor and can terminate the ball at a high level while remaining an asset on defense with her blocking and dig ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847397' first='Bridget' last='Wiggins'], Jr. DS/L MP Sacred Heart</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alongside Terwilliger, Wiggins has been outstanding at libero for the Irish. She plays a very competitive schedule for a D4 program, and has been able to dig up some of the top hitters from around the state. SHA is a top-ranked D4 team and Wiggins play is a big reason why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->