Piper Schmidt Piper Schmidt 5'8" | MB Flasher Public School | 2027 State ND can make the middle of the net feel pretty crowded for an opponent. She’s getting up, working across, and putting herself in spots where hitters have to deal with her. Then turn around, and she’s ready to be an option offensively. I like the presence Schmidt is bringing right now. She looks like a senior who understands her job at the net and isn’t afraid to own it. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Piper Schmidt Piper Schmidt 5'8" | MB Flasher Public School | 2027 State ND out of Flasher might not be the tallest middle on the court, but she more than makes up for it with her explosive athleticism and quick tempo game. She reads the set well, gets off the ground fast, and has a knack for finding seams in the block. With over 322 kills already in her high school career, Piper is proving she can terminate with the best of them. She’s constantly working pin-to-pin and is a major presence in transition—always ready to press over on the block or turn it around for a quick one-ball. Heading into the season, she’s a middle that’s flying under the radar but is absolutely worth watching.

~Theresa @prepdigdakotas