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Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty

Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty
Photo of St. James Academy’s Madeline Etler from a Prep Dig Showcase
Jeremy Deckard
Jeremy Deckard May 14, 2025 @ 12:26 PM
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Bailey Bernal
Bailey Bernal 5'9" | MB | 2027
KS
Halle Laincz
Halle Laincz 5'11" | RS | 2027
KS
Madeline Etler
Madeline Etler 6'0" | MB | 2027
KS
Cayten Cummings
Cayten Cummings 5'10" | OH/S | 2027
KS
Bo Bronson
Bo Bronson 5'11" | OH | 2027
KS
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday, Prep Dig Kansas published updated rankings for the Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I featured the Top 10 athletes in a report and several debut athletes in the past few days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at five hitters in the Top 20 to keep a close eye on moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["483955"],"_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-6824d22c0f947"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bernal is the No. 5 middle hitter in her class and is ranked No. 1 overall. She finished her sophomore season with 479 kills for the State Champion Dragons. She is a skilled athlete with a quick and smooth approach. She plays for an elite club and can play six rotations. Bernal also recorded 271 digs and 32 blocks during her sophomore campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446320"],"_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-6824d22c0fa0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Etler is a physical middle ranked No. 11 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. Right now, she plays mostly front row for her prep team. She recorded 195 kills and 58 blocks in 71 varsity sets. Her blocking skills are the kind that college coaches drool over. She also plays for a top-notch club team that will help with her recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446316"],"_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-6824d22c0fa97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cummings is a multi-sport talent who is ranked No. 14 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She is also ranked No. 88 overall by Prep Girls Hoops Kansas. She racked up 287 kills and 197 digs in 87 sets played last year. She also averaged 15.2 points and nine rebounds per game for the Wildcats' basketball squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["456247"],"_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-6824d22c0fb17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laincz is the No. 1-ranked right-side hitter in the rankings. She has recorded back-to-back seasons of 200-plus kills for the Lions. She flew a little under the radar last season as the Lions were not as competitive as they have been in the past. Lansing is a young club heading into the 2025 season, and her leadership skills and attack production will continue to increase. She played a much larger role as a defender last season than she did as a freshman. She finished with 268 digs and 243 serve receptions last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446314"],"_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-6824d22c0fb95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bronson is ranked No. 16 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She played a huge role for Shawnee Mission Northwest and plays for a talented club team. She recorded 300 kills last season, an increase of 101 kills from her freshman season total. She has improved her defensive and serving skills since her freshman season. Bronson collected 219 digs and 60 service aces last fall, significant increases from her freshman campaign for the Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Yesterday, Prep Dig Kansas published updated rankings for the Class of 2027.

Bailey Bernal

Bailey Bernal

KS
MB
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS MB
CLASS 2027
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Bernal MB
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Height
5'9"
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Halstead
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KS
Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty
Bernal is the No. 5 middle hitter in her class and is ranked No. 1 overall. She finished...
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Bailey Bernal

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School: Halstead
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Madeline Etler

Madeline Etler

KS
MB
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS MB
CLASS 2027
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Madeline
Etler MB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
St. James Academy
|
KS
Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty
Etler is a physical middle ranked No. 11 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. Right now, she plays mostly...
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Madeline Etler

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State: Kansas
School: St. James Academy
Club: KC Power
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Cayten Cummings

Cayten Cummings

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OH/S
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH/S
CLASS 2027
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Cayten
Cummings OH/S
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Yates Center
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KS
Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty
Cummings is a multi-sport talent who is ranked No. 14 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She...
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Cayten Cummings

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School: Yates Center
Club: Air Capital Aces
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Halle Laincz

Halle Laincz

KS
RS
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RS
CLASS 2027
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Halle
Laincz RS
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Lansing
|
KS
Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty
Laincz is the No. 1-ranked right-side hitter in the rankings. She has recorded back-to-back seasons of 200-plus kills...
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Club: KC Power
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Bo Bronson

Bo Bronson

KS
OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Bronson OH
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Shawnee Mission Northwest
|
KS
Rankings Update: Five Hitters In The Top Twenty
Bronson is ranked No. 16 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She played a huge role for Shawnee Mission...
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School: Shawnee Mission Northwest
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