2026 Watch List Update: Outside Hitters On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside hitters are among the sophomores on the rise and appearing on the Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at four outside hitters on the rise on the Prep Dig Kentucky 2026 Watch List follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212393"],"_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":"Minor can produce from both the front row and the back row. An offensive standout, Minor was among the leaders for her team along the front row as a sophomore. A player with a diverse skill set, Minor is versatile and contributes to various categories regularly. An outside hitter/middle blocker/defensive specialist, Minor can excel across the court. Minor possesses agility and athleticism.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-655e9a8b2c6b1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212195"],"_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":"Noble is a talented outside hitter/defensive specialist who can deliver both offensively and defensively. A player with a diverse skill set, Noble can excel as a back row hitter. Able to thrive offensively and defensively, Noble elevates high. Consistent, Noble can produce as a hitter and a passer. In addition to providing strong hitting, Noble works well with teammates on blocks.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-655e9a8b2c733"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["276175"],"_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":"Rockrohr is consistent and can make an impact through all rotations. Able to carry serve receive responsibility consistently, Rockrohr is quick-reacting and agile. Rockrohr possesses solid jumping ability and reads opposing defenses accurately from her position. Able to excel as a hitter from the left side of the net, Rockrohr is a reliable blocker.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-655e9a8b2c7a5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212395"],"_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":"Yeast is a talented underclassmen who is experienced. Athletic, Yeast is productive and excels in the front row. A player with strong jumping skills, Yeast elevates high at the net. Able to block and deliver defensively, Yeast is an offensive standout who can contribute as a hitter as well as a passer regularly.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-655e9a8b2c838"} /-->