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Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch

Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch
Steve LeMaster
Steve LeMaster
January 22, 2023 @ 09:24 PM
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Lakin Deerfield
Lakin Deerfield DS/L | 2026
KY
Baylee Moore
Baylee Moore 5'8" | DS/L | 2026
KY
Bentley Rogers
Bentley Rogers DS/L | 2026
KY
Kiya Noble
Kiya Noble DS/L | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive players were among the top freshmen in the 16th Region throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2026 16th Region defensive players to watch follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madison Caskey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fairview ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cdf2b1e47b3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madison Caskey </strong>carries serve receive responsibility well and can contribute from the front row. A player with strong defensive skills, Caskey uses her speed to dig and pursue across the court. A talented back row hitter, Caskey delivers in multiple categories regularly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='594461' first='Lakin' last='Deerfield']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rose Hill Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cdf2b1e4892"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594461' first='Lakin' last='Deerfield']</strong>, an athletic libero, ranked among the top players for her team during the 2022 high school volleyball season. A back row specialist, Deerfield possesses solid defensive skills and passing skills, allowing her to produce consistently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='479269' first='Baylee' last='Moore']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Boyd County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cdf2b1e495a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='479269' first='Baylee' last='Moore']</strong> is a talented defensive player with excellent passing skills. A key young player for a perennial 16th Region title contender, Moore provides quality passes, allowing for effective attacks. A solid all-around player, Moore possesses athleticism and court awareness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212300"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cdf2b1e49ce"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212300' first='Kiya' last='Noble']</strong> is a productive back row hitter who can deliver from various parts of the court. Athletic, Noble possesses strong defensive skills and covers the court thoroughly from her position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='479265' first='Bentley' last='Rogers']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ashland ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63cdf2b1e4a60"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='479265' first='Bentley' last='Rogers'] </strong>possesses strong passing skills and makes digs routinely. A player who is quick and agile, Rogers moves well from side to side. Rogers boasts solid ball control skills, provides quality defensive coverage and supplies productive serving. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Defensive players were among the top freshmen in the 16th Region throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season.

A look at five 2026 16th Region defensive players to watch follows.

Madison Caskey

Madison Caskey

POS DS/L
CLASS 2026

Madison Caskey

School: Fairview

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Madison Caskey carries serve receive responsibility well and can contribute from the front row. A player with strong defensive skills, Caskey uses her speed to dig and pursue across the court. A talented back row hitter, Caskey delivers in multiple categories regularly.

<span class="pn-tooltip pn-player-link"> <span class="name-pointer">Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch</span> <span class="info-box not-prose" style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(23,90,170, 0.95) 0%,rgba(23,90,170, 1) 100%)"> <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/01/five-2026-16th-region-defensive-players-to-watch/" class="link-wrap"> <span class="player-img"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/Ashland-2022-crop-2048x1345-1668742328.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1" alt="Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch"></span> <span class="player-details"> <span class="first-name">Five</span> <span class="last-name">2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch</span> <span class="measurables"> </span> </span> <span class="player-rank"> </span> <span class="state-abbr"></span> </a> </span> </span>

Lakin Deerfield Lakin Deerfield DS/L Rose Hill Christian | 2026 KY

POS DS/L
CLASS 2026

Lakin Deerfield Lakin Deerfield DS/L Rose Hill Christian | 2026 KY

School: Rose Hill Christian

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Is this you, Lakin Deerfield Lakin Deerfield DS/L Rose Hill Christian | 2026 KY , an athletic libero, ranked among the top players for her team during the 2022 high school volleyball season. A back row specialist, Deerfield possesses solid defensive skills and passing skills, allowing her to produce consistently.

<span class="pn-tooltip pn-player-link"> <span class="name-pointer">Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch</span> <span class="info-box not-prose" style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(23,90,170, 0.95) 0%,rgba(23,90,170, 1) 100%)"> <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/01/five-2026-16th-region-defensive-players-to-watch/" class="link-wrap"> <span class="player-img"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/Ashland-2022-crop-2048x1345-1668742328.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1" alt="Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch"></span> <span class="player-details"> <span class="first-name">Five</span> <span class="last-name">2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch</span> <span class="measurables"> </span> </span> <span class="player-rank"> </span> <span class="state-abbr"></span> </a> </span> </span>

Baylee Moore Baylee Moore Baylee Moore 5'8" | DS/L Boyd County | 2026 State KY

POS DS/L
CLASS 2026

Baylee Moore Baylee Moore Baylee Moore 5'8" | DS/L Boyd County | 2026 State KY

School: Boyd County

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Is this you, Baylee Moore Baylee Moore Baylee Moore 5'8" | DS/L Boyd County | 2026 State KY is a talented defensive player with excellent passing skills. A key young player for a perennial 16th Region title contender, Moore provides quality passes, allowing for effective attacks. A solid all-around player, Moore possesses athleticism and court awareness.

Kiya Noble

Kiya Noble

POS DS/L
CLASS 2026
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Kiya Noble

State: Kentucky
School: LC

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Kiya Noble Kiya Noble DS/L LC | 2026 KY is a productive back row hitter who can deliver from various parts of the court. Athletic, Noble possesses strong defensive skills and covers the court thoroughly from her position.

<span class="pn-tooltip pn-player-link"> <span class="name-pointer">Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch</span> <span class="info-box not-prose" style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(23,90,170, 0.95) 0%,rgba(23,90,170, 1) 100%)"> <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/01/five-2026-16th-region-defensive-players-to-watch/" class="link-wrap"> <span class="player-img"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/Ashland-2022-crop-2048x1345-1668742328.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1" alt="Five 2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch"></span> <span class="player-details"> <span class="first-name">Five</span> <span class="last-name">2026 16th Region Defensive Players to Watch</span> <span class="measurables"> </span> </span> <span class="player-rank"> </span> <span class="state-abbr"></span> </a> </span> </span>

Bentley Rogers Bentley Rogers Bentley Rogers DS/L R | 2026 KY

POS DS/L
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Bentley Rogers Bentley Rogers Bentley Rogers DS/L R | 2026 KY

School: Ashland

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Is this you, Bentley Rogers Bentley Rogers Bentley Rogers DS/L R | 2026 KY possesses strong passing skills and makes digs routinely. A player who is quick and agile, Rogers moves well from side to side. Rogers boasts solid ball control skills, provides quality defensive coverage and supplies productive serving.

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