We can’t imagine a more stark breakthrough than this. Bloomfield fielded a solid 18-10 squad last fall, but who would have predicted a 23-0 onslaught to kick off 2026? Mlady has been a key figure throughout this growth arc, compiling over 400 total kills in the past two seasons. Her attacking percentage has crept closer to 0.300 this fall, and Mlady remains a terminal threat from anywhere. She blocks in the middle but delivers floor-denting swings on the outside, giving opposing blockers plenty of pin-to-pin responsibilities when facing the Bees.

Like Pohlman, Mlady has the kind of all-around influence that makes her impossible to keep off the floor. She led Bloomfield in kills per set, blocks, hitting percentage, digs, and aces as a freshman. That covers almost everything. Mlady’s extraordinary length allows her to sky over opposing blockers no matter where she’s swinging along the net. The Bees have found creative ways to get Mlady involved and will go back to the well in Year 2.