The Kubik pipeline rolls on. This latest iteration is a can’t-miss athlete with a full arsenal of skills at the left-side hitter spot. Kubik’s uncanny ability to heat at the peak of her jump has led to some indefensible shots over opposing blockers. Her quickness is also an asset in the back row, where her reflexes shine in the middle-back area. Dynasty 16 Black’s lofty goals could be realized at the Windy City Qualifier to kick off a busy April stretch.

Kubik recorded a season with 239 digs and 301 kills. Her season reminds me of Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s in reverse. I knew PCA had the speed to get 30 stolen bases this season, but he shocked several folks by hitting 30 home runs. I knew Kubik had the power; it was defensive numbers I was not prepared for. Speaking of defense, PCA will be a perennial Gold Glove winner roaming the outfield grass at Wrigley Field, while Kubik will be looking to defend a Class 6A state championship in 2026.

Kubik has been garnering state and national attention, and deservedly so. She will move up the rankings during this round of updates, but she will have to wait one more sleep to find out where. She finished with 301 kills for the Class 6A State Champion Jaguars. She is from a volleyball family and competes at a high level. There is no doubt she will end up playing for a Division I Program after high school.

The third athlete I missed playing this season was West’s Kubik. Kubik recorded 301 kills in 80 sets played for the Class 6A State Champion Jaguars. Like McDonald, she comes from an athletic family with an older sister verbally committed to playing college volleyball. She was named to the KCA Class 6A All-State second team. Kubik is ranked No. 12 overall by Prep Dig Kansas.

Kubik’s rise up the rankings directly correlates with her current varsity production for the Jaguars. Her stat line through 42 sets played includes 136 kills, 100 digs, 151 serve receptions, 24 aces, and six blocks. The Jaguars are off to a great season and look poised to qualify for the State Tournament. Kubik is currenlty ranked No. 79 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. The question now is, how many rungs up the rankings ladder did she climb?

This would be the fourth Kubik I have written about, Jensen Kubik of Dynasty 15 Black. Her older sisters are Madi Kubik (Nebraska), Hayden Kubik (Tennessee), and Peyton Kubik of Dynasty 16 Black who recently committed to Pitt. I remember seeing Peyton and Jensen at the club tournaments watching their older sisters knowing they would probably be making a name for themselves one day. Jensen Kubik had such a smooth all around game. I saw her score points, but I was really impressed with her serve receive and middle back defense.