I’ve mentioned her before, and I’ll continue to mention her. Hayden Dietz Hayden Dietz 5'6" | OH Marion | 2028 IA is a hitter who truly does not get talked about enough. I know it’s easy for a lot of pins to get overlooked in such competitive classes. However, I don’t want that to be the case here. Dietz is the shortest one on this list, but she plays like she’s 6’0. She trusts her swings and never shies away from ripping the ball, no matter where she is on the court. My favorite part about Hayden is the way she fulfills her roles and leads her team. Especially when it comes to the underclassmen, she’s always there to encourage and reassure them. Her skills, leadership, and care for her team is what really speak volumes to me.

Dietz is good athlete that helped Marion’s sprint medley team win a state championship in school record time this past spring. She brings that quickness and agility to the volleyball court, shining through six rotations for the Wolves. In the first 24 matches, during which she started 23, the junior ranked second on the team in kills and third in digs. Dietz explodes off of the floor into a big vertical leap and generates power to terminate points from the pin. She moves well in the back row and flows smoothly with the action, covering plenty of territory.