Top Undersized Game Changers At The Net (MO/KS Edition)
We’ve been able to see quite a few matches this year and always walk away in amazement with some of the by-label, “undersized” players making impact plays from the middle or pin positions. We’ve decided to create a quick list of some of our favorite players we’ve seen so far this season. Undersized is of course subjective.
Cy Rae Campbell Cy Rae Campbell 5'11" | MB Heritage Christian | 2024 State #45 Nation KS – 2024 – Dynasty 17 Black – 5’11” – MB
I think the height is being generous but it doesn’t matter. She’s a gamer who makes big plays. She can hit in the front and behind the setter and is a pure athlete. She is a tremendous blocker.
Jasmine Dulan Jasmine Dulan 5'7" | OH Blue Valley North | 2022 State KS – 2022 – Dynasty 18 Black – 5’7″ – OH/DS
We’ve watched Dulan for years and her athleticism allows her to fill many roles on a roster. She is an elite jumper, takes a Power swing, and is quick with the first step.
Maliyah Johnson Maliyah Johnson 5'8" | OH Hutchinson | 2023 State KS – 2023 – Fight Club 18-1 – 5’8″ – OH
After a breakout high school season, Johnson is keeping that fire going into the club season. She is a dynamic pin continuing to improve in all areas of the game and will only get better over time with more higher-level competition.
Rachel Van Gorp Rachel Van Gorp 5'9" | OH Heritage Christian | 2024 State #94 Nation KS – 2024 – Power ‘] 16-1 – 5’9″ – Pin
Van Gorp was great this fall helping lead her Heritage Christian team to another state title. She was on her game last weekend, as her Power ‘] team rode the waves to a 3rd place finish at the NIT Triple Crown tournament. Her block was strong and she was smart in her shot selection.
Mia Scanlon Mia Scanlon 5'10" | OH Marquette | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Rockwood Thunder – 5’9″ – OH
We’ve been a fan of Scanlon’s ability to fill up a stat sheet in the scoring column. She is a smart hitter, fighting zones or tooling the hands when need be.
Reagan Baade Reagan Baade 5'8" | OH Ozark | 2024 State MO – 2024 – 417 Juniors – 5’8″ – OH
Another fearless pin, Baade showed she will come at you with her Power ful swing. She will Power through a block or keep you off balance with a nice roll shot or tip.
Lily Dudley Lily Dudley 5'10" | OH Rock Bridge | 2023 State #192 Nation MO – 2023 – Mavs KC 17-1 – 5’10” – OH
Many won’t consider 5’10” undersized, but in open level play at this age, you don’t see too many under that 5’11″/6’0″ range. Dudley is an absolute stud for this Mavs team, that already clinched an open bid to nationals. She helped lead her high school team to uncharted territories in 2021.
Caitlyn Little Caitlyn Little 5'10" | OH Lafayette | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Rockwood Thunder – 5’10” – OH
Another Power ful, dynamic pin in the Show-Me State, Little continues to impress and blossom into a very good volleyball player. Like many smaller players, her heart and desire shine bright on the court.