Claire Munch, | Prep Dig

Claire Munch

Outside Hitter/Right-Side Hitter

2026 Class

5'10" Height

Dakota Valley (SD) School

MVP (Midwest Volleyball Power) Club

State
Position

Unlock Rankings

About Claire

Claire Munch is a 5'10" Outside Hitter/Right-Side Hitter in the 2026 class. Munch attends Dakota Valley (SD) in Dakotas and plays club volleyball for MVP (Midwest Volleyball Power). Munch's Player Profile was created on May 1, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Dig to see where Claire Munch is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Claire

Munch OH/RS

Class

2026

Height

5'10"

HS

Dakota Valley (SD)

|

SD

Claire Munch

Few athletes embody the full package the way Claire Munch does. A standout for Dakota Valley (SD), Munch...

Written by Theresa Hickman

Read more at PrepDig.com

Theresa Hickman

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Few athletes embody the full package the way Claire Munch Claire Munch 5'10" | OH/RS Dakota Valley (SD) | 2026 State SD does. A standout for Dakota Valley (SD), Munch has built a résumé that speaks to long-term consistency, big-match competitiveness, and an upward trajectory that makes her one of South Dakota’s most reliable high-impact hitters in recent years.

Across her high school career, she compiled 1,761 kills, 1,312 digs, and 208 aces—numbers that underscore her ability to score, defend, and influence the game in every phase. Her 2025 season alone was elite:

561 kills

77 aces

317 digs

That performance propelled her to South Dakota Class A First-Team All-State honors and the prestigious Dak-XII Conference MVP award, placing her among the state’s most complete and impactful offensive players.

Munch’s honors extend well beyond postseason hardware. She is a multi-year First Team All-Conference selection, an all-area standout, and has consistently been recognized by coaches and media for her all-around influence and competitive presence.

Her club résumé is equally impressive. Competing with MVP Volleyball Club, Munch helped capture AAU national championships at both the 15U and 16U levels, further highlighting her ability to thrive against national-level competition and adapt to high-speed, high-pressure environments.

Prep Dig has recognized her impact and talent, ranking her No. 3 overall in South Dakota and No. 2 outside hitter, reflecting her dominance on the court and her status as a player every college coach should be tracking.

One of the most compelling aspects of Munch’s game is her balance of power and reliability. She attacks with purpose, keeps her game clean in transition, and defends well enough to stay on the floor in all six rotations. Her volleyball IQ and competitive maturity shine through every contact.

Already committed, Munch will join the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in the Class of 2026, where her production, dependability, and work ethic project extremely well to the collegiate level. UNI is getting a poised, humble, and highly coachable athlete with the résumé—and the mindset—of a long-term contributor.

In every measurable way—statistics, accolades, rankings, leadership, and consistency— Claire Munch Claire Munch 5'10" | OH/RS Dakota Valley (SD) | 2026 State SD is as complete as they come. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas