2028 Prep Dig Kansas Ranked Athletes At Numbers 31-40

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first set of rankings for the Kansas Class of 2028 were published earlier this week by Prep Dig and consists of 50 ranked athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletes, parents, and coaches can click on the “How We Rank” story under the “Rankings” menu to learn more about the process of ranking players. Readers can also reference an earlier report on the Top 10 ranked athletes to learn more about the rankings process for this particular class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is the fourth report on 10 athletes in the Kansas Class of 2028. This one features athletes ranked No. 31-40 and includes the top three-ranked defensive specialists in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='518369' first='Mika' last='Nichols']</strong>, 5'8”, MB, Blue Valley Southwest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming ranked at No. 31 is a KC-Metro athlete. Blue Valley Southwest's Nichols is a high-energy hitter who can be disruptive at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='503697' first='Emmie' last='Dean']</strong>, 5'6”, OH, Jefferson West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dean, who plays with the Topeka Saints, debuts in the rankings at No. 32 overall. She is a versatile player who just grinds. She brings a nice all-around skill set and will be a player to watch next fall for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='518364' first='Ashlynn' last='Kennedy']</strong>, 5'4”, S, Spring Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenney is one of multiple Spring Hill prospects entering the rankings. She plays club ball with 913 Athletics and distributes the ball well. Prep Dig has Kennedy initially ranked at No. 33.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513604' first='Kendall' last='Munoz']</strong>, 5'5”, S, Topeka West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Topeka West's volleyball program continues to improve and has become a place that NAIA coaches like to recruit. Munoz is expected to be a Topeka West Charger, however, USD 501 is an open district and athletes change schools quite frequently. She enters the rankings at No. 34.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523931' first='Julianne' last='Deutsch']</strong>, 5'5”, S, Trinity Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deutsch is next in a run of setters. She is ranked No. 35 overall. It will be interesting to see what level she plays for next fall at the Wichita private school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523952' first='Melanie' last='Cereceres']</strong>, 5'9”, OH, Lyons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cereceres was an enjoyable athlete to scout this past club season. She plays for Central Kansas Rampage which will benefit her evolvement as a player. The Lyons Lion prospect is ranked No. 36 among her 2028 peers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530004' first='Gentry' last='Coons']</strong>, 5'5”, DS/L, Washburn Rural</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coons is the initial top-ranked defensive specialist/libero debuting in the rankings at No. 37. She plays club ball with the Topeka Saints and is expected to attend Washburn Rural.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='529958' first='Keaton' last='Kaus']</strong>, 5'8”, DS/L, Blue Valley Southwest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaus is the second-highest-ranked defensive wizard. She plays club ball with MAVS KC and is expected to play high school ball for Blue Valley Southwest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='519582' first='Mady' last='Batt']</strong>, 5'2”, DS/L, Cheney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Batt is the second-ranked player from Cheney High School to join the rankings. She is ranked No. 39 overall and is a spunky defensive asset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530021' first='Mia' last='Montgomery']</strong>, 5'9”, RS, Spring Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breaking the run on defensive players is right-side hitter Montgomery. She plays club ball with [program_tooltip program_id='428889' first='Dynasty' last=''] and rounds out the Top 40 in the first rankings for the Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->