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2027 Watch List: High-Level Hands

2027 Watch List: High-Level Hands
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson September 17, 2023 @ 06:56 PM
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Ellery DeBoer
Ellery DeBoer 5'11" | S | 2027
MN
Kaelyn Bjorklund
Kaelyn Bjorklund 6'1" | S/RS | 2027
MN
Meghan McCarthy
Meghan McCarthy 5'11" | S | 2027
MN
Edith Larson
Edith Larson 5'8" | S | 2027
MN
Payten Diekmann
Payten Diekmann 5'7" | S | 2027
MN
Ryah Cotton
Ryah Cotton 6'0" | S/RS | 2027
MN
Rilee Enns
Rilee Enns 5'8" | S | 2027
MN
Stella Swenson
Stella Swenson 6'1" | S | 2024
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Minnesota has produced some really high-level setters in this 2027 Class. The Class of 2024 is led by the hands of [player_tooltip player_id='107264' first='Stella' last='Swenson'] and the Class of 2027 could potentially be led by one of these high-level setters. You will see a number of these setters making a big impact this fall during their high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453086"],"_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":"DeBoer knows how to take charge at the net as well as run a smooth offense.  She moves so quickly to the ball with absolutely seamless footwork.  DeBoer can get the ball out of her hands and into the hitters before you can blink.  She is leading the high powered Willmar offense again this season and with more experience.  DeBoer is certainly a leader for the future of the program and her instincts and composure are of an upperclassmen.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64eade130ecf3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/HHQghAkTOYY?si=_IMsuMZtVqANAQSa","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/HHQghAkTOYY?si=_IMsuMZtVqANAQSa </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453085"],"_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":"Bjorkland is not only a great distributor but she can also take a huge rip on the ball.  She is a big-time prospect in the 2027 class.  Bjorklund is a 6'1 athlete with great footwork and explosive power.  She could be an unstoppable force over the next few years.  Bjorklund will impact every part of a match.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64eade130ed62"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18944303/64a1f0ed478e340b34e5dbf3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64eade130edaa"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["396878"],"_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":"Cotton found a great connection with her middles this past club season.  She does a great job seeing them and knowing how to best time the set.  Cotton does a great job of putting up a ball that allows her pin hitters to show their athleticism.  She's got a bright future and shown she can perform under pressure when Northern Lights 14-1 won the AAU Open National Championship.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64eade130ee04"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Top 2027 Setters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='447296' first='Edith' last='Larson'] - 5'8 - Northfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='307273' first='Rilee' last='Enns'] - 5'7 - Legacy Christian Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='396879' first='Payten' last='Diekmann'] - 5'7 - Rosemount</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='452490' first='Meghan' last='McCarthy'] - 5'10 - Blaine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The state of Minnesota has produced some really high-level setters in this 2027 Class. The Class of 2024 is led by the hands of Stella Swenson Stella Swenson Stella Swenson 6'1" | S Wayzata | 2024 State #8 Nation MN and the Class of 2027 could potentially be led by one of these high-level setters. You will see a number of these setters making a big impact this fall during their high school season.

Michigan State
Ellery DeBoer

Ellery DeBoer

MN
S
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Ellery
DeBoer S
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Willmar
|
MN
2027 Watch List: High-Level Hands
DeBoer knows how to take charge at the net as well as run a smooth offense.  She moves...
Written by Breit Nelson
Michigan State
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Ellery DeBoer

State: Minnesota
School: Willmar
Club: Minnesota Select Volleyball Club
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Clemson
Kaelyn Bjorklund

Kaelyn Bjorklund

MN
S/RS
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2027
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Kaelyn
Bjorklund S/RS
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Lakeville South
|
MN
2027 Watch List: High-Level Hands
Bjorkland is not only a great distributor but she can also take a huge rip on the ball. ...
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Clemson
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Kaelyn Bjorklund

State: Minnesota
School: Lakeville South
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Bowling Green
Ryah Cotton

Ryah Cotton

MN
S/RS
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2027
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Ryah
Cotton S/RS
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Prior Lake
|
MN
2027 Watch List: High-Level Hands
Cotton found a great connection with her middles this past club season.  She does a great job seeing...
Written by Breit Nelson
Bowling Green
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Ryah Cotton

State: Minnesota
School: Prior Lake
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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