2025 Rankings: Top DS/Liberos
The first rankings for the 2025 class in Ohio are now posted. As this is a working list focused upon the youngest prospects we rank, this means the list will undoubtedly grow and rankings will shift as we evaluate and…
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Continue ReadingThe first rankings for the 2025 class in Ohio are now posted. As this is a working list focused upon the youngest prospects we rank, this means the list will undoubtedly grow and rankings will shift as we evaluate and add more prospects and as athletes improve their skills and value. Here are the initial top defense and ball control prospects among the 2025 Ohio rankings.
Sakura Codling
Sakura
Codling
5'4" | DS/L
Seton | 2025
State
#77
Nation
OH
– Overall Ranking = #11
Codling gets the nod as the top-ranked libero in this class to open up the rankings. The Seton product was the best and most productive first-year defensive-minded athlete in the GGCL, arguably the toughest conference in the state. She played 100 sets on the season in the fall collecting over 200 digs for an average of eight per match. She currently leads the ball control effort for a solid
Tri-State Elite
team.
Livia Mahoney
Livia
Mahoney
5'2" | DS/L
MND | 2025
State
OH
– Overall Ranking = #18
Mahoney is very active around the floor and finds good success through her eyework and preparation to make plays. She has good quickness and is simple in her angle production to put her offense in good position to be balanced and produce aggressive swings.
Madeline Gosky
Madeline
Gosky
5'2" | DS/L
Ursuline | 2025
State
OH
– Overall Ranking = #20
Gosky has good tools that are highlighted by good balance and quickness in her first-step reaction to the ball. She provides a big spark for this team and helped them earn one of the Ohio Valley Region’s two spots in the 15U National division and the upcoming USA Girls Junior National Championships.
Keira Steininger
Keira
Steininger
5'5" | DS/L
New Bremen | 2025
State
OH
– Overall Ranking = #28
The New Bremen prospect is the primary libero for Mintonette’s highly competitive 15U team. Steininger makes a big impact as sees the opponent’s court well to make the right moves defensively to create quality opportunities for her team. This team has good offensive weapons and her success helps them go.
Abby Debevec
Abby
Debevec
5'7" | DS/L
Jackson | 2025
State
OH
– Overall Ranking = #31
A key member of Jackson’s defensive depth as a freshman, Debevec averaged over six digs per match as she was part of their regular rotation seeing time in every set for the Polar Bears. Jackson went 12-0 (23-5 overall) in conference play as Debevec was a key factor at the service line leading her team with 54 total aces.
*Rankings note: If there are prospects we should consider for future rankings updates please email our prospect scouts at ohipprepdig@gmail.com.