Middle Blockers Reaching New Heights in Nebraska 2025 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's another one for the stock risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently covered a group of <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/07/liberos-climbing-in-nebraska-2025-rankings-update/">dynamic liberos who moved up</a> in our latest iteration of the <a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2025-rankings/">Nebraska 2025 rankings</a>. That wasn't the only position group well-represented among our stock risers, so it's time to move into the frontcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middle blockers are next on the agenda, and we're excited about what these athletes could produce in their final high school seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["209291"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c941d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hart keeps finding new ways to raise the bar. She has steadily climbed the 2025 rankings throughout her career and went up another notch after this year's club season. The Oral Roberts commit is a true "hybrid" player who can terminate in the middle or line up as an opposite. Premier Nebraska 17 Gold found unique ways to wield Hart in two-hitter rotations, and this high-flying athlete was always ready to take a swing. Her transition to Millard West this fall should provide several more highlight moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["155052"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c94c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We've documented Link's new milestones and achievements over the last several months. During Omaha Skutt Catholic's successful nine-peat bid, she formed an impenetrable wall at the net. Link then joined the vaunted [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Synergy lineup and offered the same impact to the team's front row. She helped the squad secure yet another Open bid and earned more valuable reps at GJNC. The ten-in-a-row journey is on the table for the SkyHawks, and Link will be an indispensable part of the equation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["189413"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c9546"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're staying in GJNC's 17 Open field for this one. Rasmussen anchored the net for [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 17 Elite and found her rhythm in the team's high-powered offense. The Seton Hall commit was a go-to option on the quick and matched up well with her length and physicality. Rasmussen is poised for a strong senior year with Lincoln East, a school that has seen a recent resurgence in the Class A hierarchy. Can the Spartans earn a tournament three-peat?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["189352"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c95c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Levinson recently gave her collegiate pledge to Maryville after playing some of the best volleyball of her prep career. This hot streak extends to her debut season at Gretna East, where Levinson was a terminal force for the first-year school. Her reign continued with Premier Nebraska 17 Black and led to an outstanding stay in Las Vegas for GJNC. Levinson's swan song season at Gretna East should result in another trip to the Class B postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216100"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c963b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we're talking about postseason experience, Vitera is nearly unmatched in this category. Being an eight-seed was no problem for Papio as the Monarchs marched to the Class A championship match. Vitera established herself as a game-changing M2 who brought balance and strength to the net. This exceptional middle blocker has been a cornerstone of success in the [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] gym, and we saw it materialize again in 2024. Vitera's tenure as a senior leader will be fascinating to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["213981"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c96af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're not done with Premier Nebraska 17 Black. The Windy City Qualifier champions got a lot of production from the middle this year, and we can't forget about Hrbek's impact at the position. She is a shutdown blocker whether she's in the middle or on the right--and Hrbek has done a lot of both throughout her career. The high school season at Elkhorn North is next on the agenda. The Wolves have a bit of roster turnover this year, but Hrbek will be ready to fill the void.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["395115"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c9726"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nebraska Elite gets on the board again. Fullerton's late-season surge culminated in several breakout performances at AAU Nationals. She made her mark in the Nebraska Elite gym with well-placed shots and plenty of positive block touches. Elkhorn South's strength has been in the middle over the past several years, offering a good mold for what Fullerton could become this fall. Perhaps the Storm will rise again in 2024 with Fullerton at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["475174"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa6776c979f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're wrapping up with one of our Nebraska Stock Up Showcase standouts. Stewart had a productive junior season with Ponca and has proven her readiness to reach even higher. Our showcase event revealed that she can thrive on the pin in addition to her well-established prowess in the middle. Stewart gets on top of the ball quickly, allowing her to hit any tempo she's given. It's the perfect recipe for some multi-positional impact on this fall's high school stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->