There’s an issue in our area between MD and VA where profiles will get merged and rankings will be lost. That seems to be the case with Izzy right now, but that shouldn’t stop you from watching her. Paramount is loaded with talented middles. Taylor Harrington Taylor Harrington 6'3" | MB Wakefield | 2027 State #10 Nation VA will be on full display, and Alyssa Kumah Alyssa Kumah 6'0" | MB/OH Mountain View | 2027 State #75 Nation VA is a monster middle in her own right. But newcomer this season, Izzy is as well. She’s been seeing plenty of playing time early this season, and will probably see more later this year when Taylor’s team USA responsibilities pick up, but among all the stars on this team, keep an eye on her, she’ll make a believer out of you if you stop to watch.

Isabella saw the highest debut jumping into the number 93 spot. Her height certainly impresses at 6’3″. It is not difficult for her to dominate at the net. Her offensive game still remains a bit raw. Her transition to hit and arm swing need improvement to enhance her offensive performance.

Last year as a sophomore for Severn Run Isabella topped her team in blocking and finished third in kills. As she gains experience her hitting errors should lesson resulting in a much improved overall game.

Isabella was named a top performer at our Prep Dig showcase. A ton of potential here.

Izzy has been making a name for herself this year, and one that’s about to be much more well-known. She may be the best Middle in Anne Arundel County, which will see her make a run with Severn Run this season. A very athletic big, she could probably play RS and use her blocking skills to help shut down high level OH, but in HS where 6’3 players aren’t as common as club season, she will be manning the middle, where her offense is quickly catching up to her defense and she will create matchup problems for teams all year.

At 6’3″ she possesses good height for the middle. She can also fit along the right side. Hitters sense her presence at the net. I First came across her play at the National Harbor.

Currently her ability to block exceeds her offensive performance. That should equalize once her transition and arm swing improve. When everything clicks she strikes the ball with good velocity. Whether her future exists as a middle or right side will depend on how quickly she can learn her reads in the middle and how quickly she can move from pin to pin. As a class of 2027 she still has time to improve.

The Maryland Juniors 16 team will play in AAUs in Orlando at the Premier Division. Next,, Severn Run where she led the team in blocks while finishing third in kills.

Always good to take a look at a 6’3″ player. She teams with another 6’3″ middle in Kiya Boggan to make a good twin towers for Maryland Juniors. Isabella still has some rawness in her game that she needs to flesh out but the physical traits are there for her to dominate a game.

As a sophomore at Severn she led her team in blocks and was third in kills. With her club experience those numbers should improve next year.

Like Xinyuan Isabella plays for Maryland Juniors 16. They may get a bump up to the Freedom Division to play in Junior Nationals. They are next in line after MVSA Sparks qualified for the USA bid, jumping up from the Freedom bid.