Rankings Update: 2027 Top Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig Kansas released a major update to the class of 2027 rankings yesterday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class now has 145 total ranked athletes and includes 35 debuting 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..</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 rankings are scheduled to be published next week. Coaches, athletes, and parents can reach out with suggestions for addition by email (<a href="mailto:deckscoutks@gmail.com">deckscoutks@gmail.com</a>) or via X (@KSScoutDeck).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a quick look at the top young ranked-setters in Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='434374' first='Kya' last='Behr']</strong>, 5'10”, S, Great Bend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Behr remained the top-ranked setter and the No. 1 ranked overall player in the class. She collected 589 assists as a freshman, and I loved watching her play club ball last winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446324' first='Sasha' last='Cromer']</strong>, 5'11”, S, Blue Valley West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cromer is ranked No. 19 overall. &nbsp;Blue Valley West is a talented squad and Cromer serves as their court general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='445556' first='Tessa' last='Nover-Estes']</strong>, 6'0”, S, Free State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Free State's Nover-Estes is currently ranked No. 20 overall. Nover-Estes finished with 317 assists as a freshman. She is scheduled to attend the Missouri/Kansas Stock Up Showcase presented by Prep Dig on August 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='551331' first='Ellie' last='Wisdom']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Maize</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wisdom debuts in the rankings at No. 22 overall. I saw Wisdom play this summer and she has elite skills that will play at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='478871' first='Maryn' last='Dean']</strong>, 5'9”, S, Bishop Miege</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dean is ranked No. 25 overall. Dean is expected to set for the Stags this fall and she has been a mainstay in the early Prep Dig rankings for the class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446317' first='Clara' last='Morgan']</strong>, 5'6”, S, Shawnee Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan climbed 32 rungs from the No. 58 position to No. 26. She is a hard-working setter who has been attending multiple club open gyms this summer and is registered to attend the Prep Dig Stock Up Showcase in Kansas City, Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446318' first='Harriet' last='Dean']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Jefferson West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dean improved her position to the No. 27 slot after being ranked No. 45. She recorded 247 assists as a freshman. I have seen her play this summer and she is a well-rounded talent. She is currently expected to attend the Stock Up Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489446' first='Mel' last='Murphy']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Mill Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murphy is currently ranked No. 28 overall after being ranked No. 48. Her stats won't impress anyone, as she is currently stuck behind the top setter in the class of 2025. She will however be a young prospect to keep track of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='516259' first='Alyvia' last='Batchman']</strong>, 5'6”, S, Ellinwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Batchman is ranked No. 52 overall. Ellinwood is stacked with talent and could make a run at a state title. She is a setter who should post huge numbers this season surrounded by multiple hitting options.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='483927' first='Adelyn' last='Moore']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Louisburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore rounds out the current Top 10 ranked No. 53 overall. Moore racked up 454 assists as a freshman in 108 sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->