Kensley Skifton | Middle Blocker

Competing up two divisions in the AM wave, Kensley Skifton showed poise well beyond her class year.

Physically, she did not look out of place. She ran first-tempo with confidence, presented early to the setter, and attacked decisively when given the opportunity. Her arm swing was aggressive, and she wasn’t hesitant against older, more experienced blockers — she challenged them.

At the net defensively, she worked hard laterally, closing blocks and staying disciplined with her hands. Even when matched against stronger attackers, she competed point-for-point and stayed engaged in every rally.

What stood out most was her fearlessness. Playing up can expose hesitation — but Skifton leaned into the moment. She celebrated big points, stayed connected with teammates, and embraced the physicality of the division.

For a 2029 middle to step into that level and contribute speaks volumes about her trajectory. Confident. Competitive. Ahead of schedule. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Skifton is a 6’0″ middle who already competed confidently at West Salem high school as a freshman and will be playing two age levels up in club this winter. Her fast, explosive arm swing makes her a constant threat in the middle, allowing her to terminate and compete against more experienced blockers. She pairs her explosiveness with a solid vertical, giving her the ability to close blocks effectively. Despite being young, she reads the game very well and adapts quickly to the speed of the competition. I predict she will have a big year at the net.