Nebraska 2026 Rankings Update: New Additions (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part 2 is on deck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We just kicked off our 'new additions' feature series with <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/10/nebraska-2026-rankings-update-new-additions-part-1/">Part 1</a> on the latest <a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2026-rankings/">Nebraska Class of 2026 rankings</a>. You already know we have a lot more names to bring into the spotlight, so the series rolls on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here we go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402589"],"_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":"Look out for Bellevue East. Homan is one of several underclassmen helping out with the Chieftans this year, and she's building on a strong club campaign with [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs']. 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And, like many of the pin hitters who have joined the watch list, Jacobs is embracing the pressure of helping the Gator defense and serve receive formation.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["464933"],"_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":"Omaha Westview is still very new to the high school stage, so we'll jump at the opportunity to add players like Kachaturian to the watch list. The sophomore libero is anchoring the Wolverine defense this year and is meshing well with her teammates. Kachaturian's presence will be valuable as Westview looks to establish a foothold in the ultra-competitive Omaha scene.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["464760"],"_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":"After harping on the successes of Johnson County Central a few times this year, it's only fair that we give Lubben her due credit. She is having a dominant sophomore campaign that is highlighted by three kills per set on a scorching 0.376 hitting efficiency. 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That's a foundation for the Cardinals to build around.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["464914"],"_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":"Small-town Nebraska is clearly no stranger to stat-stuffing defenders. Paitz earned some valuable playing time as a freshman with Ansley-Litchfield last season, but her numbers have really taken off now that she has the libero jersey. Her four digs per set ranks among the best in her class, putting Paitz firmly on our ever-growing watch list.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["464824"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"We've seen several emerging stars on the Omaha Concordia roster this year. Perkinson's debut in our 2026 rankings comes after the sophomore setter has been compiling over nine assists per set and some solid defensive statistics, too. 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