2027 Rankings: Five Legit Liberos Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/oregon/rankings/2027-rankings/">2026 rankings</a>&nbsp;recently updated, PrepDig is taking a look at some of the top athletes in each position from the class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up, the top DS/L in the class of 2027.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447979"],"_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-6761dddd1d2fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As the #4 overall recruit and the #1 DS/L according to PrepDig Oregon rankings, Lebeck's ball-handling skills set her apart as a standout 2027 talent. She takes the court with humble confidence and ease. Defensively, she reads the game at a high level and positions herself in the right spot to dig the ball. She anticipates and reacts to tips and deflections falling in the middle of the court, employing a dolphin dive to keep the ball alive. Lebeck is an athlete to keep your eyes on.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509776"],"_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-6761dddd1d352"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitinger recently broke into the top 20 for the class of 2027 and now sits as the #2 DS/L in the class, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. After watching her anchor the backcourt for Corvallis this past fall it is easy to see why. She oozes raw athleticism, which aids in her ability to be dynamic and quick on the court. She has active feet on both serve receive and defense, always ready to react and move to the ball. Also, her ability to step in with her hands to put up an attachable out of system ball was noted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509761"],"_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-6761dddd1d39a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKibben has held steady as one of the top DS/L in the class of 2027, according to the PrepDig Oregon rankings. She exhibits a relaxed and confident style of play. She makes good defensive reads to put herself in an ample position to keep the ball alive.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509784"],"_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-6761dddd1d3df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Horn is the #4 DS/L from the class of 2027, according to the PrepDig Oregon rankings. After transitioning out of the setter position and focusing in on the libero position the past year, her ball control and backrow abilities skyrocketed. Given her previous experience as a setter, she confidently takes the out-of-system ball with her hands.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509780"],"_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-6761dddd1d422"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cross had a position switch this fall, going from setter to DS/L, putting her at the #5 DS/L in the class, according to the PrepDig Oregon rankings. She transitioned into this role with ease, proving this spot is a natural fit for Cross. She anchored the backcourt as the starting libero for Churchhill, leading them to a 3rd-place finish in 5A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the DS/L from the class of 2027 in the PrepDig Oregon rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"29310","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6761dddd1da30"} /-->