2026 Rankings: Five Magical Middles Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 rankings</a>&nbsp;recently updated, PrepDig is taking a look at some of the top athletes in each position from the class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up, the top middles in the class of 2026.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267165"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671573815c04d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schaaf has cemented herself as the top middle blocker in the class of 2025, according to the PrepDig Oregon rankings. At 6-3, she brings her size and length to the net. Over this past year she has greatly elevated her offensive game. Running multiple transition routes and set attacks, she proves herself to be unpredictable and unstoppable. As a blocker, she takes up a lot of space above the net and shows strong eye work, adjusting her press location to find the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267159"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671573815c0ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Akpan has become a formidable middle blocker out of Oregon, recently moving up to the #5 overall recruit according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. Her sheer athleticism and physicality are on display each time she steps on the court. With an explosive approach and a heavy arm, she unloads on the ball. During high school season, Akpan sees court time as a six-rotation outside hitter, flexing her versatility. Still uncommitted, her recruiting ceiling is incredibly high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482056"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671573815c127"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Day was late to get on our radar, entering the rankings at our last update. However, her play this past club season and current high school as a middle blocker/right side affixed her as a top-10 recruit, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. She is as athletic as can be, aiding in her ability to pivot quickly to be available in transition. She is explosive off the ground and has impressive leaping abilities. Also, the state's #1 shooting guard, it is safe to assume Day would like to pursue both volleyball and basketball at the collegiate level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268757"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671573815c17b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bitzer started her career as #45 overall but has skyrocketed in terms of improvement over the past two seasons and currently sits as the #4 middle blocker, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. When attacking, she has an aggressive step close to explode off the floor and showcases some serious hangtime at the peak of her jump with a heavy arm to finish it off. Given how much improvement Bitzer has shown, she exhibits a high recruiting ceiling.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268722"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671573815c312"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Godard has held steady in the top-20 for the class since her freshman season, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. She works hard in transition to be an available offensive option. She exhibits an aggressive and controlled snap on the ball. When in the middle, her slide attack proves hard to stop. Seeing court time on the outside this club season, Godard proved she can swing anywhere along the net and be a threat.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the middles from the class of 2026 in the PrepDig Oregon rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32924","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"29310","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671573815c967"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->