Ann Arbor Area’s 2027 Future Stars, Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*Prep Dig Michigan will be hosting two Showcase events on Sunday, Aug. 3. You can now register for the </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1540/register/michigan-freshman-showcase"><em>Michigan Freshman Showcase</em></a><em> or the </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1521/register/michigan-stock-up-showcase"><em>Michigan Stock Up Showcase</em></a><em>. Use code “EllisDig2025” to get $10 off your registration.*</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the surrounding area of Ann Arbor, there's big names coming in the Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This area has some of the top volleyball players in this class, and many will be making a big impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's part one of our two-part look at the standout 2027's in the Ann Arbor area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442981' first='Grace' last='Belanger'], DS/L Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belanger has been a dig machine this club season. There's not many times a ball is going to hit the floor cleanly when she's on the court. She covers a tremendous amount of space and times out her dives, sprawls and jumps very well to keep the ball in play and her team in-system. There's a lot to like about what Belanger brings to the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523905' first='Madisyn' last='Bowman'], MB Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bowman stands 6'2” and she has thunderous delivery. She's able to quickly react to the ball and has good timing with her setters. She also has displayed a lot of savvy on the court, making some intelligent offspeed plays when they are the best option. Bowman is an energy player that can provide a big boost to her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454364' first='Maiya' last='Heinemann'], OH Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heinemann has added to her game this club season, playing up in age level and also displaying the ability to play the middle. She's got good hang time and an explosive finish to her swing, which has created some solid highlight-reel kills this club season. Heinemann seems to be playing more on instinct and feel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523872' first='Anika' last='Jaroszewski'], DS/L Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaroszewski is a strong energy player that gives her all to make every dig she can get to. She stays light on her feet in order to make a good first step toward a challenging attack. She also shows good timing and awareness of when to make a sprawl or a dive to get under the ball. Jaroszewski can also bring a potent serve to the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442980' first='Gabby' last='Lavoie'], DS/L Northville/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lavoie is another in a line of talented defenders to come through the Northville program. As quick as the ball can get off the hand of the top hitters in this class, Lavoie can dig it up just as quickly. She keeps her arms in position to make a smooth pass without much adjustment. She also keeps low to the ground and keeps pace with the speed of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454363' first='Akylah' last='Marshall'], OH/RS Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall has gotten an opportunity to take on a lot of reps this club season, which has led to a stronger finishing rate, and improved swings from the back row. Marshall can get on a hot streak quickly, and it will be good to see how she's able to apply that success as the competition level continues to get stronger in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->