Nebraska 2027 Watch List Update: New Additions (Pt. 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's close it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've already released <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/01/nebraska-2027-watch-list-update-new-additions-pt-1/">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/01/nebraska-2027-watch-list-update-new-additions-pt-2/">Part 2</a> as we introduce the new additions to our <a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2027-rankings/">Nebraska 2027 watch list</a>. With over 40 fresh faces on this list, we need one more feature.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here it is!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["498923"],"_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":"Huff already made her presence felt in a talented Elkhorn North frontcourt, so you know she will be in the spotlight for a while. Her physicality provided a huge boost on the right side in three-hitter rotations, and Huff displayed enough flexibility to hit on the left in Rotation 1. If Huff continues to progress, the Wolves will boast one of Class B's best offenses for another year. Nothing new there.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["499010"],"_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":"Elkhorn trotted out a young lineup in 2023, and Ferguson was an important part of that equation. She finished her first prep season with nearly three digs per set, most of which came in the team's libero jersey. Competing in the Omaha metro as a freshman libero can be a trial by fire, but Ferguson handled it the whole way. 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Her 3.3 digs per set rivals many of her freshman peers, and we'll look for Schweitzer's numbers to escalate in Year 2.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["499008"],"_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":"One more libero enters the conversation. This one represents Falls City, and her freshman numbers turned more than a few heads. Young racked up over 400 digs last fall, equating to over five per set. These were quality digs that translated into in-system opportunities for Falls City, but the Tigers thrived with Young as a secondary setter, too. 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The Blue Devils  leaned on their freshman setter in more ways than one, as Redden also compiled a stout ace total and some clutch digs in the right-back area.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["499002"],"_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":"Mullen High School is back in the mix, too. Rice's first prep season was highlighted by triple-digit kills and a wealth of valuable experience along the end line. 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After experiencing the rush of a successful 21-9 season with the Trojans, Clark will look forward to seizing a leadership roleu002du002deven if she's just a sophomore.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["498999"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"Going up to Ainsworth. Painter was easily the most productive freshman for the Bulldogs last fall, placing second-best team numbers in kills, digs, and hitting efficiency. It takes a lot of trust to put a freshman in a six-rotation role right away, but Painter proved she was worthy of these immense responsibilities.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["498998"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"Schukei is already a go-to attacker for Kenesaw, and she's just getting started. The left-side hitter posted a solid season hitting percentage while taking some tough swings on the outside. 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