Lauren Bunge, | Prep Dig

Lauren Bunge

Middle Blocker

2027 Class

6'1" Height

East Ridge School

Mizuno Northern Lights Club

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Theresa Hickman

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Lauren Bunge Lauren Bunge 6'1" | MB East Ridge | 2027 State MN is walking into NCR RTDP as one of the most complete middles in the state, and there is a reason Texas Tech wasted no time locking her in. Lauren dominates the middle because she impacts every phase of the match. She gets off the floor effortlessly, runs tempo at a high level, and creates constant pressure on opposing blockers because of how fast she transitions and stays available offensively. Her ability to close seams with disciplined hands and take away angles at the net changes how teams attack. Offensively, she is explosive in front of the setter, dangerous behind the setter, and can still terminate when the ball drifts off system. What separates Lauren is not just the physical tools, it is how polished and controlled she already is. She plays like a middle who understands how to own the pace of a match, and when she gets rolling, defenses start scrambling.

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1 week ago

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Theresa Hickman

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Lauren Bunge Lauren Bunge 6'1" | MB East Ridge | 2027 State MN is one of the most dominant middles I’ve seen in the 2027 class. She’s explosive off the floor, quick laterally, and has an arm swing that’s both powerful and efficient. Her ability to time her approach and terminate in tempo makes her a consistent scoring threat—especially on the slide, which she runs with precision and pace.

At the net, Lauren brings intensity. Whether she’s closing blocks or turning quick attacks into points, she plays with the kind of edge that forces opponents to adjust. Her ability to score on both sides of the ball—offense and defense—makes her an immediate impact player.

If you’re a college coach looking for a middle who competes hard, finishes plays, and raises the level of play around her, Lauren Bunge Lauren Bunge 6'1" | MB East Ridge | 2027 State MN should be at the top of your June 15 call sheet.~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

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11 months ago

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Breit Nelson

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Bunge is a really explosive attacker who makes a big difference in a match. She has a wicked serve with a lot of movement that passers struggle with. Bunge is well on her way to being an elite middle in the class of 2027.

1 year ago

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Rachel Kass

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Lauren really impressed me with the little things she did. On several occasions, I saw her drop a hand when blocking to take away angle shots. This is a high-level move, and she makes it look effortless. She is an incredibly talented blocker who makes great adjustments and smart split-second decisions.

2 years ago

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Breit Nelson

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Bunge is a stick of dynomite. She is super explosive and does a great job of nailing the deep corners. Bunge has a big heavy swing that packs a punch and she can take swings from anywhere on the net with a high contact point and fast swing.

2 years ago

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Breit Nelson

Prep Dig Lead Scout

Bunge is a middle that can react quickly at the net. She also gets a lot of big block touches against high level attackers. Bunge is a laterally quick moving middle.

2 years ago