Stock Up in the 2026 Rankings!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update had players making big moves, as sophomores the improvement is fast and furious with players seizing major roles on their high school and club teams. Players are still growing taller, and adding strength and skills that move them up the overall rankings. Here are several of the prospects that moved up the rankings in the latest update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244059"],"_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":"Aaron continues to climb the rankings as a true RS, the University High School sophomore from the Spokane Valley has a live left handed arm swing and good length measuring in at a solid 6-feet. Her CPA 16 Benson squad is looking to build on a solid 2023 at the 15's level and start the travel tournament schedule with a trip to Eugene, Oregon this weekend for the Matt Hartner Memorial. Aaron continues to add strength as an attacker, complimenting her hard work in transition and on the block.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["275058"],"_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":"Espinosa has moved into the #23 overall position in the 2026 rankings. Her versatility and athleticism were key to a terrific school season for her Liberty squad. She is a fairly long libero at a listed 5'8, and that gives her an edge when running down a deep ball or laying out for a tip. She can step into the front row as an attacker and serves tough and in. Espinosa will be part of a talented SIVBC 16 Thunder team for the 2024 club season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653461178a971"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/IOWhHc5j-mo?si=xyVkKyIj1oqVbqeQ","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/IOWhHc5j-mo?si=xyVkKyIj1oqVbqeQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251051"],"_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":"Kovacevich is now 6'1, and the the Emerald Ridge outside is skilled and rapidly developing her overall game. She has a heavy arm swing, showed the ability to work in serve receive during the club season for Da Kine, and is impressive as a blocker on the pins. Kovacevich will have an opportunity to train and improve playing with the Da Kine 16 Surf squad this club season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653461178a9be"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <p class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17289582/651564379a9c0d0670e02289' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659ccb450084e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251056"],"_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":"Alefaio will play up on the Puyallup Juniors 17 this club season, after putting together s dominant season in the middle for Lakes. As a blocker she is overwhelming, displaying strong hands and nimble footwork that allows her to close the block with authority. She worked hard on her transitions and attacked at over a .450 clip for the season. Alefaio made a big move to the #38 overall ranked player for the class of 2026.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653461178aa01"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/23bYFu9I-N8?si=eIkWFV0A5FqDcIIN","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/23bYFu9I-N8?si=eIkWFV0A5FqDcIIN </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["455199"],"_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":"Krumland impressed as a rare underclassmen contributor on a senior heavy Kamiakin squad that racked up wins on the way to a state berth. An athletic leaper with a quick arm, Krumland plays bigger than her listed height and is not afraid to hammer a swing off the block. A hard worker who plays with a big smile, Krumland moves up to the #89 overall player in the rankings.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653461178aa43"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/G7JlojpgHTg?si=InLfpWvS_eSaBL1g","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/G7JlojpgHTg?si=InLfpWvS_eSaBL1g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12655671/63c6bb7432dd9c0408963714' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659ccb4500924"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["450252"],"_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":"Brockett moves into the #47 overall spot in the 2026 rankings, and the all-league first team player from North Kitsap improved her overall game in a terrific sophomore campaign. She has a high contact point, good length at 5'11 and is willing to take crucial swings with a match on the line. Brockett will be playing with Da Kine for the 2024 club season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["251030"],"_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":"Stephan is now a towering 6 foot three inches tall, and has added a skillful wrist away shot down the line to her offensive tool kit. When Lynden set her on the right side against the flow, she converted at a high rate, punishing defenses cheating towards the outside. Stephan lands at #14 overall in the rankings, an impressive move up for a player who has legit size and athleticism on the right side.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653461178aad4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17849531/65986bd1ff01f71788e38caf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659c1228c2dda"} /-->