Fall Rankings Update: 2026 Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Class of <a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 Player Rankings</a> were updated this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This class is very potent and already racking up a lot of Division 1 college commitments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The group of defenders in 2026 is impressive, as many have been tested at an elite level. Here's a breakdown of the liberos in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66da579ac8944"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Current Top 5</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='226908' first='Meredith' last='Martin'], Marian/Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unfortunately, the top-ranked defender may not be seeing much time on the court this fall due to transfer rules, but her play speaks for itself. During club season, she has been one of the best in the country with her instincts and command of the back row. Martin is committed to Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='226897' first='Charlotte' last='Gramzow'], Lutheran Northwest/Michigan Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gramzow is a talented all-around athlete that excels as an outside during prep season for Lutheran Northwest. As a six-rotation outside, she's still able to showcase her tremendous defensive ability. The Northern Illinois commit is very quick and very agile, getting to a lot of tough attacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='226910' first='Kayla' last='Ostrander'], Eisenhower/Eastern Michigan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ostrander can quickly rack up the digs. She stays light on her feet and reads the court well, which allows her to get squared up to hitters and be ready to take on a tough ball. Ostrander brings a lot of positive energy to the floor as well. She's committed to Eastern Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='226913' first='Abbigayl' last='Sells'], Lake Fenton/Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sells is a gamer. She leaves everything she has on the floor and picks up a few bumps and bruises along the way. Sells stays committed to the play and gets a good first step on any attacks that look to be out of range. She also times up her dives and spawls well to keep the ball in play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='446694' first='Amelia' last='Gagnon'], West Catholic/FaR Out</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing against a lot of big hitters in the Grand Rapids area, Gagnon never gets a night off. She's got to be at her best to help West Catholic overcome, and she usually is. Gagnon has active eyes and stays engaged throughout each point. She keeps calm and delivers a clean pass, even up against a big swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others To Watch</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='551470' first='Jadyn' last='Samson'], Mendon/Dead Frog</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best players in all of Division 4, Samson is a prospect that can turn a game around with her defensive play. She's very accurate in her feeds and she communicates well to keep her team in-system and on the attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237538' first='Annalise' last='Clark'], Lowell/FaR Out</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is another player that just racks up the digs quickly. There isn't any special secret other than just having a nose for the ball and keeping herself in good position. Clark plays with a lot of confidence, as she should since she's been able to dig up some of the best hitters in the state on a consistent basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243338' first='Addison' last='Dunning'], Davison/Five:1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunning is an outside/defensive specialist option that excels in both areas. She has a lot of spacial awareness, which allows her to cover a lot of ground at both positions. Dunning can make a tough dig look easy, and she brings a lot of positive leadership to the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261147' first='Emma' last='Flick'], TC West/Northshore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another player that is willing to roll up her sleeves and take some lumps, Flick plays with everything she has each point. She's got plenty of confidence, but she's not afraid to be a leader either. She backs that up with her play and ability to get to very challenging attacks and keep the point moving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490029' first='Amina' last='Baszile'], Renaissance/Michigan Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baszile is an energy player that is able to play a lot of positions around the court. Her athleticism allows her to be a versatile player, but also is what helps her excel as a defender. She's got great first contact and a she wants to be the one to make a big play in a pressure situation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->