Emerald City Classic: Ten 2026 Names to Know!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 prospects are coming to Seattle for Memorial Day Weekend and the Emerald City Classic. The tournament will feature many of the top-ranked 2026 players in the state and several from Oregon! This sophomore class is deep with excellent athletes and skilled players- stop by a court and catch the players competing up, or the tremendous groups in the 16 Open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig will be on hand to cover the top teams and players, and here is a preview of ten top 2026 players to watch this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["231549"],"_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":"Eichert is the top ranked 2026 in the state and deservedly a nationally ranked prospect. She will tee it up with the WVBA 18 Adidas team in the 18 Open and try to keep the gold ball trophy home again this year. The 6'0u0022 tall sophomore has an explosive arm, and is relentless with a tough competitive nature. A true terminal pin is a huge advantage for any team to have, and when a match is on the line Eichert is able to close out wins from the pin or the pipe. The Lake Stevens star is touching 10u0022 feet, and is in excellent condition, allowing her to keep bringing the heat swing after swing without any let down.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45c14"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/WmHy3tHPtd8?si=5wQAh3ATjHiZqsGY","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/WmHy3tHPtd8?si=5wQAh3ATjHiZqsGY </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249301"],"_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":"Quitquit will be one of the setters leading a strong SIVBC 16 team into the gauntlet of the 18 Open. The Kennedy Catholic standout has all the tools in her setting belt; great hands, excellent feet and athleticism, and a winning attitude on the court. Quitquit and her team will be up against it right away in pool play with WVBA 18 Adidas, SNVF 18 Secret and SVA 17 Joe on Saturday morning. Expect Quitquit and her squad to be right in every match- she plays with confidence and makes winning plays.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45c92"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21625178/6616da233b226b2b9f7209f2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45e16"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244061"],"_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":"Migliuri and her CPA 16 Benson team captured the 15 Open title at Emerald City last season, and the setter/right side from Gonzaga Prep in Spokane recently had one of her best overall weekends of the season at the Evergreen Regional tournament. Migliuri is athletic at the net, and has strong hands on contested jousts and the block. Migliuri is leveling up her decision making and set location during this club season, and her attackers have benefited from her hard work.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45e77"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251033"],"_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":"Johnson is a scorer from the pin, she has a knack for finding open spots deep in the court and smacking high hands to score off the block. Oly Reign 16 Gold have her playing as a six-rotation outside, and Johnson displays a consistent, skilled all around game. The Olympia High school sophomore has a quick rise off the ground, she is able to use her athleticism to compete with taller players. Johnson and Oly Reign 16 Gold come into Emerald City seeded # 4 in the 16 Open Division.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45ecf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12285042/66329e6af6745a59383cc79c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45eee"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["340570"],"_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":"Gant is an athletic setter and attacker who does an excellent job leading and encouraging her Shockwave 16 teammates. The 2026 prospect from Southridge has outstanding quickness, she can run down the first contact and still put up a hittable ball for her attackers. She is a high flyer when she swings from the right side, using good vision and hangtime to bang home kills down the line and cross court. 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Ghorley is a stand out in serve receive, the sophomore from Puyallup High School covers the seam with confidence and has a still platform when she makes her first contact.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66501d5a45f93"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243691"],"_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":"Gutke and her Sudden Impact 16 Thunder team will compete in the 18 Open Division at Emerald City. 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