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Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers

Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Austin Kingsley
Austin Kingsley May 20, 2023 @ 01:31 PM
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Megan Kopocis
Megan Kopocis 5'9" | S | 2024
NE
Samantha Chesley
Samantha Chesley 5'7" | S | 2024
NE
Cecile Ahrens
Cecile Ahrens 5'6" | S | 2024
NE
Grayson Piening
Grayson Piening 5'8" | DS/L | 2024
NE
Sarah Galligan
Sarah Galligan 5'8" | DS/L | 2024
NE
Quinn Groves
Quinn Groves 5'5" | DS/L | 2024
NE
Ella Clark
Ella Clark 5'8" | DS/L | 2024
NE
Lucy Cogan
Lucy Cogan 5'6" | DS/L | 2024
NE
Malayah Long
Malayah Long 6'0" | S | 2024
NE
Reese Booth
Reese Booth 5'7" | S | 2024
NE
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday's stock riser feature was all about the <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/05/nebraska-2024-rankings-update-frontcourt-stock-risers/">frontcourt attackers</a>. Let's flip the narrative.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No club team can find glory at the highest level without some stellar anchors in the ball control phase. This includes first and second contacts that are handled by defensive specialists and setters, respectively. Both positions are in the spotlight here with Nebraska's Class of 2024 featuring several stock risers at these positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few that climbed the ladder in our latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["104989"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"There's little doubt that Long is the u0022glueu0022 for VCNebraska 17 Elite. The Marquette commit has been extraordinary over the past several months, and that's not limited to Long's appearances on club volleyball's biggest stages. She led Lincoln Southwest to one of its best seasons ever last fall, and we might bear witness to an even better campaign in 2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["109593"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Another D1-bound setter is making moves this year. Booth has put her adaptability on display by competing with a new club team this year and keeping up her same standard of excellence. The UNI commit stayed down with the 17s after regularly playing up throughout her career, and the move has regularly paid dividends. Another appearance at Nationals is on the way for Booth and her team.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["187679"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Why not stay on this run of D1-caliber athletes? We're moving to the backcourt for this one, however, as Galligan has established herself as one of Nebraska's premier liberos in the 2024 class. The Elkhorn South standout will take her talents to Nebraska Omaha after one more cycle of brilliant outings with the Storm and Nebraska Elite.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["183983"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Groves, like Booth, is another Premier Nebraska standout who experienced a change of scenery in 2023. The Papio South defender made the leap to Premier 18 Black this year and played a vital role in helping the team clinch a Nationals bid. Getting an immediate spark in the backcourt was clearly a gamechanger for 18 Black, and Groves was there to provide many of those big plays.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["187689"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Ahrens keeps climbing. She has become one of Nebraska's most prolific stock risers in the 2024 class and has been absolutely indispensable in the Premier 17 Red lineup. It's clear why the team has chosen Ahrens as their captain and leader, and we'll see those qualities emerge yet again in Chicago this summer.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["152859"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"This feature is a perfect venue to talk about another one of our new college commitments in Nebraska's 2024 class. Cogan has given her pledge to Augustana after another standout year in the libero jersey for VCNebraska. The Lincoln Southeast prep star will now focus on putting a bow on what has been a long, storied prep career.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["187687"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Premier 17 Red is loaded with talented defensive specialist, so you can almost take your pick on which one to include as a stock riser. Piening has made major strides in 2023 following a thrilling junior year with Norris on the prep side. We can look ahead to what should be a great senior year, but Piening and her Premier squad have unfinished business at Nationals.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["187808"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Chesley represents a growing wave of talented setters in the Nebraska ONE gym. Some of her finest moments came at the end of the 2023 season as Nebraska ONE 17 Black vied for a Nationals bid at the Great Plains Region Bid Tournament. Look for this versatile athlete to shine once again when she suits up for Lincoln Pius X this fall.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["152900"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_player_featured_image":394627,"_player_evaluations_8_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"VCNebraska 17 Black has showcased a wide array of stock risers during its successful late-season run. Clark is one of those players that has emerged in the spotlight after some standout moments in the backcourt. Her rock-solid serve receive, particularly in the middle-back area, has helped keep 17 Black in system and allowed the team's offense to flourish.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["253930"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Kopocis has been climbing the 2024 leaderboard over the past several months, and she's only just getting started. DC West's historic appearance in last year's state championships had a lot to do with Kopocis's leadership at the setter spot. She's now brought that same influence to the Club Legacy gym.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6467f850d7159"} /-->

Yesterday's stock riser feature was all about the frontcourt attackers. Let's flip the narrative.

Marquette
Malayah Long

Malayah Long

NE
S
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Malayah
Long S
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Lincoln Southwest
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
There’s little doubt that Long is the “glue” for VCNebraska 17 Elite. The Marquette commit has been extraordinary...
Written by Austin Kingsley
Marquette
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Malayah Long

State: Nebraska
School: Lincoln Southwest
Club: VCNebraska
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Northern Iowa
Reese Booth

Reese Booth

NE
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Reese
Booth S
Class
2024
Height
5'7"
HS
Elkhorn North
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Another D1-bound setter is making moves this year. Booth has put her adaptability on display by competing with...
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Northern Iowa
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Reese Booth

State: Nebraska
School: Elkhorn North
Club: Premier Nebraska Volleyball
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Omaha
Sarah Galligan

Sarah Galligan

NE
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Sarah
Galligan DS/L
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Elkhorn South
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Why not stay on this run of D1-caliber athletes? We’re moving to the backcourt for this one, however,...
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Omaha
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Sarah Galligan

State: Nebraska
School: Elkhorn South
Club: Nebraska Elite Volleyball
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Morningside
Quinn Groves

Quinn Groves

NE
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Quinn
Groves DS/L
Class
2024
Height
5'5"
HS
Papillion-La Vista South
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Groves, like Booth, is another Premier Nebraska standout who experienced a change of scenery in 2023. The Papio...
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Morningside
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Quinn Groves

Twitter
State: Nebraska
School: Papillion-La Vista South
Club: Premier Nebraska Volleyball
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Highlights

Cecile Ahrens

Cecile Ahrens

NE
S
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Cecile
Ahrens S
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Millard West
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Ahrens keeps climbing. She has become one of Nebraska’s most prolific stock risers in the 2024 class and...
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Cecile Ahrens

Twitter
State: Nebraska
School: Millard West
Club: Premier Nebraska Volleyball
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Augustana (SD)
Lucy Cogan

Lucy Cogan

NE
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Lucy
Cogan DS/L
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Lincoln Southeast
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
This feature is a perfect venue to talk about another one of our new college commitments in Nebraska’s...
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Augustana (SD)
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Lucy Cogan

State: Nebraska
School: Lincoln Southeast
Club: VCNebraska
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Nebraska Wesleyan
Grayson Piening

Grayson Piening

NE
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Grayson
Piening DS/L
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Norris
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Premier 17 Red is loaded with talented defensive specialist, so you can almost take your pick on which...
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Nebraska Wesleyan
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Grayson Piening

Twitter
State: Nebraska
School: Norris
Club: Premier Nebraska Volleyball
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Peru State (NE)
Samantha Chesley

Samantha Chesley

NE
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Samantha
Chesley S
Class
2024
Height
5'7"
HS
Lincoln Pius X
|
NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Chesley represents a growing wave of talented setters in the Nebraska ONE gym. Some of her finest moments...
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Peru State (NE)
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Samantha Chesley

State: Nebraska
School: Lincoln Pius X
Club: Nebraska ONE
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Ella Clark

Ella Clark

NE
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Ella
Clark DS/L
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Tri County
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NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
VCNebraska 17 Black has showcased a wide array of stock risers during its successful late-season run. Clark is...
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Ella Clark

State: Nebraska
School: Tri County
Club: VCNebraska
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Carroll (WI)
Megan Kopocis

Megan Kopocis

NE
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HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Megan
Kopocis S
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2024
Height
5'9"
HS
DC West
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NE
Nebraska 2024 Rankings Update: Ball Control Stock Risers
Kopocis has been climbing the 2024 leaderboard over the past several months, and she’s only just getting started....
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Megan Kopocis

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Club: Club Legacy Volleyball Academy
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