We’ve seen this name before. Winkley lit up last year’s KS/MO Exposure Tour event with her patented blend of power and technique. This Raymore-Peculiar sophomore-to-be can dish out plenty of punishment on quick sets, but her influence with Dynasty 15 Black goes far beyond the flashy plays. She also wields her tremendous vision to take effective first steps toward her blocking target. Quick adaptations will be tested as 15 Black takes on the 15 Open gauntlet. But, if April’s Show Me championship is any indication, Winkley and company are ready for the moment.

We had our fair share of Dynasty middle blockers at last winter’s showcase. Winkley added to the list from the Class of 2029 and has transformed into a game-changing athlete for 15 Black. This springy terminator has had several highlight moments at recent venues like the Show Me Qualifier and the Salt Lake City Showdown. Winkley is particularly good at hitting the quick from behind the setter, fooling opposing blockers with her route choices. 15 Black has a lot of net presence to leverage at GJNC this summer.

We would have expected a Dynasty standout to look poised in their home gym, but Winkley still managed to go above and beyond any of our pre-conceived notions. The Missouri high school stage has already featured Winkley’s well-rounded game, as she put up nearly triple-digit kills in her first season with Raymore-Peculiar. That experience translated to some high-quality reps at our showcase before this athletic middle blocker heads to Dynasty 15 Black in the spring. It’s almost time to test that mettle against Open-level competition.