Wiederin had herself quite the tournament and the stats definitely showed for it. Although they fell just short in the semi finals, the junior still managed to get 44 kills, 32 digs, and 4 aces. She finishes out her season with 444 kills, 71 blocks, 200 digs, and 46 aces. She has definitely been a fan favorite this season and I’m hoping she’s able to come back and get that state title next year.

“ Hailey Wiederin Hailey Wiederin 6'2" | OH/RS Ankeny | 2028 State IA is something special. I’m a little biased from coaching her older sisters when I was at Ankeny as an assistant, but she is so well-rounded. I remember her being at her sisters’ matches, in the halls, with a volleyball, getting touches against a wall or anyone who was willing to play with her. She just truly loves the game and it shows.”

“I would have to shout out Hailey Wiederin Hailey Wiederin 6'2" | OH/RS Ankeny | 2028 State IA from Ankeny. It has been so fun watching her improve drastically throughout the season, especially when it comes to her offense. Not only is she becoming an amazing volleyball player, but she’s an amazing kid as well.”

I think Hailey Wiederin Hailey Wiederin 6'2" | OH/RS Ankeny | 2028 State IA does an amazing job of embodying exactly what the Ankeny program is made of. She is a fearless competitor and has an amazing mix of skill and pure athleticism. Wiederin knows how to play aggressively but still finds a way to leave little room for error. In a team full of stellar athletes, Hailey still manages to find a way to stand out while playing her role.

I swear every time I watch Ankeny, it’s like the Hailey Wiederin Hailey Wiederin 6'2" | OH/RS Ankeny | 2028 State IA show. Don’t get me wrong, the entire Ankeny varsity squad is phenomenal, and I’ve been rooting for them all season. But every time I’ve gotten to watch them, Wiederin puts on a SHOW. There’s no wonder why she’s ranked #7th in Iowa and leads the Hawks in more than one stat. Wiederin is lethal not only at the net, but also from anywhere in the back row. However, her skills go far beyond her swing. She manages to stay calm and collected in her serve receive and defense. I think she has definitely been one of my favorites to watch.

Wiederin has a case for being the Iowa prospect with the most helium since the start of 2025. The Northern Iowa commitment shined last club season and then took another step forward this most recent run on the circuit. That followed a breakout turn as a prep last fall. Now, Wiederin is flying even higher. Her explosiveness, long arms and torque generated in her swing is second-to-none in the state. It’s a lot coming at a defense. She’s beginning to sharpen her technique and reading of the opposition. For every plan opponents employ, Wiederin has a counter.

I wasn’t sure who to pick to write about between these two Hawks, so I decided why not both? Wiederin has had a phenomenal season so far with the Hawks and has become their top scorer, and without a doubt for good reason. There’s a saying: “you can’t teach tall”. However, you can teach how to capitalize on being tall, and clearly Hailey has been taught exactly that. Because this girl manages to hit over, through, and around her blockers like it’s nothing.