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<p>As we released our updated rankings, let's take a look at the top-rated defenders in the class of 2027.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Schaeffer hasn't given up the title yet as our top-rated defender in the class. She remains steady in the back row for [program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] and does a good job at keeping the floor clean. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Another exciting defender to watch in the class is the 5'4" Coulter. She made some jumps in this ranking due to her high-level play this spring with 417 Juniors. She is dependable in the passing game and makes play after play behind the block. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A defender who continues to impress, Bokenkroger has the ability to pass half the court and play lights-out defense. She has been instrumental to the success of her PVA team during the club season. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Lochlar has helped anchor a tough Mavs defense with her play this spring. She is fearless and has no problem giving up her body to lay out in order to keep the ball off the court. She is also consistent in the serving game. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Massey has great size and length, which makes a big difference for her defensively. She's able to get contact on balls that would be out of the reach for others. She is very sound with a good platform and court positioning. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Heberle is a player from a smaller club, but her play is anything but small. She is a gutsy defender who stands in front of some heat and doesn't bat an eye. You can see improvement in her game, especially in reading the attack and anticipating shots. </p>
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As we released our updated rankings, let's take a look at the top-rated defenders in the class of 2027.
Schaeffer hasn't given up the title yet as our top-rated defender in the class. She remains steady in the back row for Rockwood Thunder
and does a good job at keeping the floor clean.
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Another exciting defender to watch in the class is the 5'4" Coulter. She made some jumps in this ranking due to her high-level play this spring with 417 Juniors. She is dependable in the passing game and makes play after play behind the block.
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A defender who continues to impress, Bokenkroger has the ability to pass half the court and play lights-out defense. She has been instrumental to the success of her PVA team during the club season.
Lochlar has helped anchor a tough Mavs defense with her play this spring. She is fearless and has no problem giving up her body to lay out in order to keep the ball off the court. She is also consistent in the serving game.
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Massey has great size and length, which makes a big difference for her defensively. She's able to get contact on balls that would be out of the reach for others. She is very sound with a good platform and court…
Heberle is a player from a smaller club, but her play is anything but small. She is a gutsy defender who stands in front of some heat and doesn't bat an eye. You can see improvement in her game, especially in reading the attack and anticipating shots.
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