Five 2026 14th Region Middles to Watch
Middle blockers were among the freshmen contributing for teams across the 14th Region throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season. A look at five 2026 14th Region middles to watch follows. Taylor Baker KY #WL OH #16 HEIGHT 5'9" POS…
Access all of Prep Dig
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingMiddle blockers were among the freshmen contributing for teams across the 14th Region throughout the 2022 high school volleyball season.
A look at five 2026 14th Region middles to watch follows.
Highlights
Taylor Baker Taylor Baker 5'9" | OH Knott County Central | 2026 KY reads the setter accurately and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks regularly. Agile, Baker moves swiftly from side to side and reacts quickly. Baker works well with teammates, closing blocks with the opposite hitter and outside hitter regularly while using fast attacks on offense.
Marley Caudell
Marley Caudell
Marley Caudell judges and adjusts her approach to the ball for the third touch successfully, delivering as both a hitter and a blocker in the front row. Caudwell reacts quickly and covers the middle of the net well. A reliable blocker and hitter, Caudell possesses strong blocking, attack and serving skills.
Makayla Cole
Makayla Cole
Makayla Cole has shown the ability to produce along the middle of the net and help to lead her team. Cole moves well from side to side and closes blocks consistently. Able to make an impact both offensively and defensively, Cole is a dependable blocker who can attack and serve.
Allison Halsey
Allison Halsey
Alison Halsey is a versatile front row player who possesses a diverse skillset. Able to deliver from multiple positions in the front row, Halsey is athletic with strong jumping skills. Halsey blocks well, both individually and with teammates while contributing offensively from her position in the front row. Along with middle blocker, Halsey can contribute as an outside hitter.
Haley Neal
Haley Neal
Haley Neal reads the opponent’s hitters to set up blocks consistently. Able to execute fast attacks regularly, Neal transitions successfully and executes quick attacks reliably. Neal has displayed quick evaluation skills to anticipate the opposing team’s attacks and the ability to adjust her movement with the setter’s moves.