Lainey is 2029 middle blocker who looks ready to make a major jump next fall. She is a physical, high-motor athlete who impacts the match on both sides of the net. She plays with great timing as a blocker, closes seams consistently, and shows the lateral quickness to cover a lot of ground along the net. Offensively, she continues to develop into a reliable terminal option with a fast arm, strong transition footwork, and the ability to score in multiple tempos. She can score from multiple locations on the floor and terminate at will from any positions, especially against a 1 on 1. She seems to be improving rapidly on both sides of the net and is going to be hard to slow down this fall.

What stands out most is her competitiveness and growth trajectory. She already shows advanced court awareness for her age, communicates well with teammates, and plays with the confidence coaches want from a front-row leader. Her offense and defense has both shown huge gains from the start of school season and we don’t see that slowing down as she heads into next year. As her strength and offensive consistency continue to improve, she has the tools to become one of the more talked-about middle blockers in the 2029 class next season.

Lainey Wilderson Lainey Wilderson 5'10" | MB Canyon Del Oro | 2029 State AZ is a vocal, high-energy presence in the middle. Communication comes naturally to her, and she embraces being loud and talkative as a way to lead. She is working to improve her defense and become more aggressive in the back row, while also focusing on developing into a more powerful, assertive attacker at the net. Lainey brings a steady positivity that helps teams weather momentum swings. She makes a point to remind teammates that one mistake does not define the match, keeping everyone grounded and confident through pressure moments.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lainey is a future star coming out of the middle. She is dynamic in a number of areas and is able to do multiple things out of the middle at a high level.

First Lainey has some exceptional lateral movement that lets her close the block on the pin hitters. Not only is she able to get to the pin for a closed block but she is also able to get active hands over the net which leads to multiple blocks and multiple good block touches.

She is also a threat on the offensive end and she demonstrates a high IQ by being able to find open space by not only swinging but also tipping as well. She was able to be a threat for her team not only when they were in system but also when in transition. She has some quick feet and is able to get loaded and attack whether it is a free ball, or a transition play. Having a middle who is a threat no matter the circumstances is always a plus for all teams.

Lainey stands alone with how dynamic she is with her all around game. She is able to be a offensive and defensive threat for her team, and can be utilized in a number of ways.

Lainey Wilderson Lainey Wilderson 5'10" | MB Canyon Del Oro | 2029 State AZ is turning heads this season as a standout middle blocker for Canyon Del Oro. As a freshman, she’s already making a major impact on both ends of the court—hitting an impressive .299 on the season while anchoring the defense at the net. Her 39 blocks currently place her tied for second among all freshmen in Arizona.

What sets Lainey apart is her explosive athleticism, which allows her to get off the ground quickly and stay one step ahead of opposing hitters. She reads the offense with a level of instinct and composure rarely seen in first-year varsity players. She runs a polished, mature attack through the middle, showing confidence in her swings and precision in her placement.

Lainey is just scratching the surface of her potential—and with the season she’s having, it’s clear she’s on a path to becoming a force in the next few years. .