Nebraska 2025 Rankings Update: Best of the Uncommitted

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another rankings update cycle has begun.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2025-rankings/">Nebraska's Class of 2025</a> is first in the spotlight. We have another big contingent of new additions and stock risers to discuss from this latest update, even as the 2025s embark on their final year of prep competition. There's always room to shake up our list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First, let's address the best of the uncommitted prospects. The Cornhusker State features plenty of future stars still looking for a spot to compete at the next level. We're dedicated to addressing these players as much as we can, so that's where we'll start our post-update features.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the big board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Pin Hitters</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 pin hitters are still making gains. This list of uncommitted prospects is bound to shrink in the next several months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The pin hitter conversation is still spearheaded by [player_tooltip player_id='173527' first='Abbie' last='Hagedorn'], our top-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2025 rankings. The multi-year state champion at Skutt Catholic is drawing plenty of eyes following her move to [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Synergy for this year's club season. Her expansive role with her new team has helped reveal Hagedorn's readiness for the next level. She's a right-side hitter who can carry a big passing role and play all six rotations, too. That's a lot to like as Hagedorn chases an Open bid with [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay in the [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] gym to find [player_tooltip player_id='342612' first='Sierra' last='Crist'], one of the state's most prolific scorers with Crete High School last fall. Crist has seized an immediate leadership role with [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Black and is still putting up big numbers on the left side. We've seen this versatile athlete take on a variety of roles on the club side, but now she's a true offensive powerhouse and a go-to attacker. Crete's superstar is ready for the next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1756700596726374748?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1756700596726374748?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like Hagedorn and Crist, several other 2025 pin attackers are thriving while playing for new club teams this year. [player_tooltip player_id='173526' first='McKenna' last='Smith'] is already shouldering major responsibilities with Nebraska Elite's top 17s squad. Smith's former Wahoo teammate, [player_tooltip player_id='155051' first='Hayden' last='Osmera'], is fitting right in at Nebraska Juniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of course, we have Premier Nebraska's own stable of stars. [player_tooltip player_id='155044' first='Elle' last='Heckenlively']'s multi-faceted attacking prowess keeps generating headlines. [player_tooltip player_id='189347' first='Chloe' last='Livingston'] and [player_tooltip player_id='288606' first='Halle' last='Kerkman'] are finding their stride alongside Heckenlively to give this club a lot of names worth watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middle Blockers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This list is stacked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perhaps we'll start with another [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] duo. [player_tooltip player_id='189321' first='Lexi' last='Hasselbalch'] and [player_tooltip player_id='155052' first='Kiera' last='Link'] have joined forces on 17 Synergy after sparring for last year's Class B title. Hasselbalch is a veteran in the [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] gym who can flex between middle blocker and opposite. Link, meanwhile, provides incredible physicality in the middle and was one of Nebraska's most productive blockers with Skutt Catholic. Keep an eye on both.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='214008' first='Annie' last='Gleason'] brings some multi-sport representation after the junior helped Beatrice to a state basketball tournament appearance. On the volleyball court, Gleason boasts a quick arm that has taken over matches for Nebraska Juniors. More to come in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska Elite is a good place to look for up-and-coming middle blockers. [player_tooltip player_id='173520' first='Ava' last='Stone'] has climbed the ladder since the 2023 fall season and reminded us of that growth at last month's ASICS Presidents' Day Classic. We'll also keep tabs on [player_tooltip player_id='342621' first='Amelia' last='Kafka'] and [player_tooltip player_id='173522' first='Kiya' last='Johnson'] as Omaha-area middle blockers keep excelling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Premier Nebraska boasts dynamic scorers like [player_tooltip player_id='189352' first='Hailey' last='Levinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='269910' first='Eliza' last='Schmidt'], and [player_tooltip player_id='189373' first='Laynee' last='Baker']. We'll also give shoutouts to [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']'s [player_tooltip player_id='342564' first='Katie' last='Merten'] and [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs']' [player_tooltip player_id='216100' first='Lillian' last='Vitera'], both of whom had big junior seasons that ended in the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1720999302669975918?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1720999302669975918?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Setters</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few of Nebraska's top 2025 setters have given collegiate pledges recently, but we're not done with the commitments yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='155046' first='Isabel' last='Campie'] stands out among the uncommitted prospects. She immediately landed on our radar as a starting freshman for Omaha Marian and has given so much to the Premier Nebraska gym. Her adaptability as a setter and a defensive specialist makes her a fascinating pickup for any collegiate program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Premier Nebraska keeps adding to the conversation with [player_tooltip player_id='230003' first='Nyah' last='Potthoff'] ascending the 2025 ranks. She recently piloted Gretna East to a state tournament appearance in the school's inaugural volleyball season. Potthoff also sets in a 5-1 for Premier Nebraska and will bring all the necessary traits to stay strong at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='342613' first='Jillian' last='Donovan']'s stock keeps rising. Some of that has to do with her leading role in Lincoln Lutheran's 2023 state championship. But Donovan is equally impactful for [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] and will be firmly in the GJNC bid hunt with 17 Black.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":516903,"width":"361px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/03/IMG_0886-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-516903" style="width:361px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Borer (8) competes with [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 17 Elite.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This position group has so many under-the-radar gems that we've enjoyed covering lately. Omaha Northwest's [player_tooltip player_id='173529' first='Grace' last='Lewis'] has ascended to Nebraska Elite's top group this year. She is accompanied by [player_tooltip player_id='189370' first='Julia' last='Ringenberg'], who has earned plenty of high-level experience with perennial powerhouse Elkhorn South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Defensive Specialists</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska's 2025 libero class is stacked. Commitments are coming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='189328' first='Rya' last='Borer'] is reaching new heights with [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']. She immediately strengthened this year's 17 Elite backcourt with her exceptional defense and passing. If you're looking for a libero who is accustomed to playing against elite competition, Borer should be near the top of your list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska Elite's defensive depth is skyrocketing. [player_tooltip player_id='173519' first='Isabel' last='Junior'] has always been strong for this club, but the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='155041' first='Olivia' last='Kremer'] is another big boost. [player_tooltip player_id='155038' first='Melody' last='Mayer'] is carving her own path in the contrasting jersey with Nebraska Elite 17 Koa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We need a couple of Nebraska Juniors mentions here with [player_tooltip player_id='189376' first='Reagan' last='Ashby'] and [player_tooltip player_id='189902' first='Ruby' last='Goes'] performing at a high level. Don't forget about [player_tooltip player_id='269961' first='Abby' last='Covalt'] in the [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] camp, either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->