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Class of 2027: Ranking Risers and New Additions

Class of 2027: Ranking Risers and New Additions
Hannah Watkins
Hannah Watkins April 17, 2025 @ 04:08 PM
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Harlow Dickens
Harlow Dickens OH | 2027
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Harper Hogue
Harper Hogue 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
AR
Matilyn Dunn
Matilyn Dunn 5'4" | S/DS/L | 2027
AR
Macy Adametz
Macy Adametz 5'8" | S/RS | 2027
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Preslie Walker
Preslie Walker 5'6" | DS/L/OH | 2027
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Taylor Lease
Taylor Lease 5'9" | MB/RS | 2027
AR
Emmerson Rehkopf
Emmerson Rehkopf 5'9" | OH/RS | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 rankings just got a shake-up, and it's clear this class runs deep with defensive dominance. This update highlights a plethora of liberos and back-row specialists who are making major statements with their work ethic, court awareness, and elite serve receive. From new names cracking the list to familiar faces climbing fast, the depth of talent in this class, especially on the defensive end continues proves that you don't need to be the tallest on the court to make the biggest impact in this class. These risers and additions are redefining what it means to be a game-changer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Quick Preview: Who Rose in the Rankings &amp; Who is a New Face?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the highest risers are [player_tooltip player_id='747267' first='Preslie' last='Walker'], [player_tooltip player_id='569597' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf'], and [player_tooltip player_id='746818' first='Taylor' last='Lease']. They each prove they belong near the top with consistent performances and a relentless work ethic. This class also sees the emergence of new faces who have wasted no time making an impact. [player_tooltip player_id='769197' first='Harlow' last='Dickens'], [player_tooltip player_id='763693' first='Matilyn' last='Dunn'], [player_tooltip player_id='766052' first='Harper' last='Hogue'], and [player_tooltip player_id='756379' first='Macy' last='Adametz'] all break into the rankings after standout showings and immense growth this club season, bringing a fresh layer of talent to an already competitive group. With defense continuing to be a defining strength of this class, it's no surprise that many of these risers and additions have made their mark with quick reads and next-level defensive IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outside Hitters (Position Rankings)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32564","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"33794","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68016d047d1b2"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Right Side Hitters (Position Rankings)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32925","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"33794","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68016d047d204"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Middle Hitters (Position Rankings)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32924","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"33794","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68016d047d241"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setters (Position Rankings)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32561","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"33794","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68016d047d27c"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Liberos/Defensive Specialists</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- 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":"33794","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68016d047d2b4"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the Class of 2027 continues to make waves on the court, the next ranking update in July is sure to bring even more shifts and surprises. With athletes consistently rising to the occasion, it's clear that this class is full of potential and ready to make a lasting impact. Coaches, scouts, and fans alike will be keeping a close eye on how these athletes perform in the months to come, with the July update promising to highlight even more talent as the season progresses. Be sure to check back then to see how the rankings continue to evolve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Hannah Watkins/PrepDig Arkansas Lead Scout (@prepdighannah)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The Class of 2027 rankings just got a shake-up, and it's clear this class runs deep with defensive dominance. This update highlights a plethora of liberos and back-row specialists who are making major statements with their work ethic, court awareness, and elite serve receive. From new names cracking the list to familiar faces climbing fast, the depth of talent in this class, especially on the defensive end continues proves that you don't need to be the tallest on the court to make the biggest impact in this class. These risers and additions are redefining what it means to be a game-changer.

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