West Side’s Wonderous Senior Classes for 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We wrap up our look at the top senior classes coming into the 2026 prep season with the West side of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/05/super-senior-grand-rapids-area-classes-for-2026/">Grand Rapids got its own look</a>, here are some of the other teams out West that are apart from the GR area that will have some stacked senior classes this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BC St. Philip</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fighting Tigers are always a threat to make a run in Division 4. While the roster isn't always big, this year's team will have a largely senior class. That includes setter/right side <strong>Addison Dzwik</strong>, who will be a vocal leader that can also bring the best out of her hitters. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810425' first='Adriana' last='Olsen'] </strong>is a 6-foot returning senior middle that gives BCSP an imposing option at the net. <strong>Ellery Downey </strong>is also a returning setter, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812819' first='Eleanor' last='Jaconette'] </strong>is another senior middle with experience. <strong>Mylee Grimm </strong>will be a returning libero to provide experience and leadership in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Edwardsburg</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eddies have been known for producing some of the best hitters in the state over recent years. That could be the case again in 2026 with senior outside <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='825043' first='Ella' last='Laskowski']</strong>. She's going to lead this Edwardsburg program next fall and will do so along returning senior <strong>Rylie Rosenkrantz</strong>, who can push a good pace with the offense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='844462' first='Shelby' last='Laubach'] </strong>is also a returning senior that can play the right side or the middle to help the attack, while senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='799080' first='Sophie' last='Kuntz'] </strong>will be back at libero to lock down the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kalamazoo Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The D3 finalist and perennial power is going to bring back a strong crew of senior leaders for 2026. Leading the way will be outside hitters <strong>Elli VanDusen </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805267' first='Eliana' last='Keller']</strong>, who will give this offense plenty of firepower. Defensively, the Comets will have a pair of senior players to utilize in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='792411' first='Bevin' last='Maskill']</strong> and <strong>Ellory Zuiderveen</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Otsego</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldogs were a pretty young team in 2025, but 2026 will see Otsego led by some talented seniors. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='836682' first='Olivia' last='Klimp'] </strong>and <strong>Brooke Smalldon</strong> are a potent connection on the outside for Otsego, with each able to take over a match. <strong>Stella Houseman </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817220' first='Mya' last='Engbers'] </strong>will also be back as seniors to provide hitting depth for the Bulldogs. <strong>Maddy Littel </strong>will be a returning senior setter that knows where her hitters need the ball, while libero <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='803194' first='Peyton' last='Johnson'] </strong>is also entering her senior year to make this a very veteran lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Plainwell</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Trojans were junior-heavy in 2025, which should lead to big things in 2026 behind a senior class of nine players. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442228' first='Avery' last='Thorp'] </strong>(Grand Valley State) is a player that can be dominant in the middle with her 6'2” frame and good footwork. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513265' first='Anna' last='Overway']</strong> (Northwood) is a hard-working outside that can spark the offense in a big way as well. <strong>Kaylee VanAtter </strong>and <strong>Tessie Kiel</strong> will add experienced depth at the net, while <strong>Brooke Lyons </strong>is a returning senior setter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='795006' first='Jordyn' last='Erdody'] </strong>also will be back as a senior libero, giving this team a lot of big-match experience around the rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Portage Central</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs are going to be loaded with their senior class, led by outside hitter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490373' first='Kate' last='Colosky']</strong>, a Long Beach State commit. She returns her senior teammates at the net in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833455' first='Julie' last='Kucera'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='840109' first='Avalon' last='Chumita']</strong>. These three led the attack in 2025, which means the offense is going to have the ability to be dominant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Vicksburg</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Division 2, keep an eye out for Vicksburg, which is going to be led by an impressive group of seniors. On the attack, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523843' first='Addison' last='Naplin']</strong> (Lee College) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='699957' first='Brynn' last='Swetz']</strong> are going to be a potent 1-2 punch that have shown they can put the ball away at a high rate. Defensively, <strong>Jenna Schramer </strong>will be back at libero after having nearly 500 digs as a junior. <strong>Livia Kline </strong>also returns to provide depth in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->