Delaynee Steele Delaynee Steele 5'11" | OH Norwalk | 2027 State IA brings quite the presence to the net. This senior has been quite the spectacle for the Warriors, with a powerful swing from all over the net. Steele remains unpredictable with her head-turning swings and ability to find every open inch of the court.

Ohana 17U National put down swings the echoed across the Horizon Events Center, and Steele led that operation. The Norwalk senior-to-be is a towering talent who is equally proficient on both sides of the setter. 17U National wisely slots Steele on the left, allowing her sky-high reach to get as much attacking volume as possible. This top-tier prospect boosted her stock considerably through last weekend’s tournament.

Steele first stood out to me when watching her at Prep Dig showcase last spring. She confirmed her potential as a prospect when competing at the Prep Dig Sizzle in August of 2025. The junior then helped Norwalk reach the Class 4A state tournament in the fall. Steele cranked out 215 kills (.326) for the Warriors, mostly lining up at the opposite pin. Her 64.0 blocks were a team best. Steele was hitting from the outside pin when I saw her at the 2026 Adidas Windy City National Qualifier over Easter weekend in Chicago. Comfortable and efficient at that position, too, Steele’s positional versatility make her an asset to her current teams and a potential plus for colleges seeing her value. She brings a power game to the court and is taller than the 5-foot-11 listed on her Prep Dig profile. Long arms and leaping ability lead to her playing bigger. Steele still is developing her game and packs the potential that could help out a number of college programs.