Top 2027 Players to Watch

The class of 2026 is a really solid class that will be tough to beat but 2027 has the potential to surpass them. The offensive firepower that 2027 has is something Oklahoma can tout proudly. We have some really solid middles and right sides in this class that colleges will be fighting over in the very near future. The 2027 rankings are in the works. Stay tuned for updates!    Evelyn has been a standout for Regent Prep alongside her sister, Meg. She is now an integral part of the powerhouse Charge Tulsa 16UA crew. She holds down her lane in serve receive and has solid velocity from the service line. What she has developed is the ability to hit with more control. She has always been good at going sharp cross from the outside but the past two months she has really added more line attacks to the mix. Her ability to hit with power to all corners of the court makes her THAT much more dangerous.     Arielle exploded on the scene as a freshman at Bishop McGuinness. Her athletic ability to get side to side and to leap the way she does, catches eyes immediately. Arielle is not your typical middle, she adjusts well to slow tempo sets and has a ton of control when she attacks. That ability to jump also is showcased well in her blocking, she is an intimidating person to see across the net when you both get in the air.     Leighton has done a great job this club season. She has stood out each time we have gotten to watch her team play. UPVBC 16 Elite and her have stormed out to a 11-3 start to the season and made it to the championship in both tournaments. Her ability to hustle and be loud does not go unnoticed by coaches or her teammates. Her competitive drive and calm demeanor when it gets tough, will help her grow in each tournament this season.     I got to see Zoe in full force early in the past school season. Her and her team went undefeated and won the Carl Albert Invitational. Her ability to put up consistent sets allows her hitters to get into a groove quick, fast and in a hurry. She is especially good at being neutral and then setting the right side hitter. She also battles well at the net when she gets passed too tight and still gives her team an option to score. With the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='748675' first='Olivia' last='Carter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='297088' first='Valyn' last='Donahoo'] as options, it's up to her to just choose who gets the kill.     [player_tooltip player_id='749276' first='Addie' last='Ray'] is a menace! She has a dominating float serve that kick starts the match. Followed by being someone who has a huge range and tracks down all sorts of passes. She has the power to set anyone from anywhere, so don't be fooled just because the pass goes a certain direction. When she gets to the front row, she may actually be a bigger force here. Her ability to be tough and powerful at the net as a blocker sets her apart from most other setters who get to play up front. Tack on the power she has in her swings, she demands a good block or your team will pay the price. She will be a solid pick for a college and she will immediately provide value whether she plays front row or back row.

The class of 2026 is a really solid class that will be tough to beat but 2027 has the potential to surpass them. The offensive firepower that 2027 has is something Oklahoma can tout proudly. We have some really solid middles and right sides in this class that colleges will be fighting over in the very near future. The 2027 rankings are in the works. Stay tuned for updates!