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Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays

Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson February 12, 2025 @ 06:01 PM
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Jaylyn Coequyt
Jaylyn Coequyt 5'10" | RS | 2027
MN
Ani Shank
Ani Shank OH | 2027
MN
Rylee Inman
Rylee Inman 5'11" | OH | 2027
MN
Natalie Ratajczak
Natalie Ratajczak 5'6" | OH | 2027
MN
Elleora Utecht
Elleora Utecht 5'11" | OH | 2027
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 rankings have been updated and here are 5 attackers that made big plays this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["455609"],"_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-676b943566080"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ratajczak first caught my attention with some great off blocker defensive plays. I love seeing a pin hitter take that part of their job seriously and do it really well. Ratajczak plays with a really high motor and knows how to give her game a full-send.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509921"],"_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-676b401e5d327"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Inman plays some great heads-up off-blocker defense that kept their team in rallies. She can play six rotations and her smooth play makes her appear much more experienced. Inman can attack from anywhere and has the tools to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["396872"],"_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-676b40e5171e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Utecht thrives under pressure and I saw her play in multiple high pressure matches this season. She keeps her serve tough and her defense has been looking studly. That is probably the part of her game that has come the farthest this fall. Utecht has no problem hitting over most blockers with not only natural length but explosive power in her jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["711369"],"_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-676b9435661d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coequyt is a lefty that can really create magic when she gets going. She exposes the split when a blocker is late or floats on the block. Coequyt also uses a smart tip just over the block or speeds up her armswing to beat the opposing block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["522780"],"_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-676cd486b9624"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shank is a smart attacker and she does not hesitate to go after the high hands of the block. She is also solid in serve receive making her a great candidate as a 6 rotation pin. Shank anticipates and reads the play on the other side of the net well in order to help her on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Class of 2027 rankings have been updated and here are 5 attackers that made big plays this past fall.

Natalie Ratajczak

Natalie Ratajczak

MN
OH
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Natalie
Ratajczak OH
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Minneota
|
MN
Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays
Ratajczak first caught my attention with some great off blocker defensive plays. I love seeing a pin hitter...
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Natalie Ratajczak

State: Minnesota
School: Minneota
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Rylee Inman

Rylee Inman

MN
OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Rylee
Inman OH
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Champlin Park
|
MN
Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays
Inman plays some great heads-up off-blocker defense that kept their team in rallies. She can play six rotations...
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Rylee Inman

State: Minnesota
School: Champlin Park
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Elleora Utecht

Elleora Utecht

MN
OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Elleora
Utecht OH
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Lakeville South
|
MN
Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays
Utecht thrives under pressure and I saw her play in multiple high pressure matches this season. She keeps...
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Elleora Utecht

State: Minnesota
School: Lakeville South
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Jaylyn Coequyt

Jaylyn Coequyt

MN
RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RS
CLASS 2027
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Jaylyn
Coequyt RS
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Minneota
|
MN
Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays
Coequyt is a lefty that can really create magic when she gets going. She exposes the split when...
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Jaylyn Coequyt

State: Minnesota
School: Minneota
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Ani Shank

Ani Shank

MN
OH
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Ani
Shank OH
Class
2027
HS
Rochester Mayo
|
MN
Class of ’27 Pin Hitters Making Plays
Shank is a smart attacker and she does not hesitate to go after the high hands of the...
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Ani Shank

State: Minnesota
School: Rochester Mayo
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