2027 Rankings: Five Top Additions to See

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732846"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":734156,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67634b435f84e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gardner may have been overshadowed a bit by some older teammates during the high school season, but she was perhaps the x-factor for Anthony Wayne and their success that saw them earn a state runner-up finish in DII. She was third on the team offensively at 3.0 k/s, which helped the Generals have good attacking balance with their trio of primary arms. She is an athletic hitter with good attacking I.Q. to make good adjustments when needed. With over 220 digs, she was third on the team defensively to round out her skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732822"],"_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-67634b435f8ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkin is a lengthy and rangy attacker with her contact point and ability to get up and get on top of the ball. She led Van Buren on both sides of the ball with 4.3 kills per frame and a total of 58 blocks. As she can get up and challenge the block well on the pin, some of her best action is through the middle and quicker options around her setter. As the athleticism is in place, she will make an even bigger impact as her movement and timing become more fluid and efficient. Wilkin competes for [program_tooltip program_id='431829' first='Athlete' last='HQ'] during the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["593906"],"_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-67634b435f8f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zgonc can bring some heat. The 5'10 left side pin is a primary option with a complete skill set. She finished the 2024 high school season with 332 total kills for a 3.9 k/s average while also picking up over 10 digs per match. Some of her best action is at the end of her approach work as she gets her feet to the ball with a big double-arm lift that gets her on balance with ability to develop big torque and pace upon contact. Zgonc is also a great passer with good patience and reaction to develop good angles. Get a look at her with [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last=''] over the next few months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["717161"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":734157,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67634b435f93e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stutzman followed up a solid first-year season in 2023 with an upgrade in all areas for Taylor. She provided a complete stat line at 8.1 assists and 1.9 kills per set, along with 9.4 digs and 1.5 blocks per match. At 5'10, she is athletic and competitive. As a lefty, she matches her distribution impact with the ability to get up and turn on a ball at the second contact to score. Stutzman was a DIV all-Ohio honorable mention honoree.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["712618"],"_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-67634b435f97d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Gallia Blue Devils, a team full of underclassmen, finished 18-6 this recent high school season as Frazier was their top offensive option at 3.8 k/s. At 6'2, she is a versatile attacker that can score through a variety of options. She has a high ceiling as a point scorer as her length at the net is a big advantage at this level. The upcoming national level tournament schedule will be fun to watch as she is certain to make big gains in her movement patterns and aggressiveness playing once again with Mintonette's top 16U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->