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2027 Rankings Update: Liberos

2027 Rankings Update: Liberos
Jesse Etter
Jesse Etter August 18, 2025 @ 09:00 PM
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Natalie Naness
Natalie Naness 5'7" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Alicia Lester
Alicia Lester 5'7" | OH/DS/L | 2027
WA
Sawyer Dolven
Sawyer Dolven 5'4" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Jovie Lind
Jovie Lind 5'4" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Kela Williams
Kela Williams 5'6" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Marcy Mossburg
Marcy Mossburg 5'3" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Analiah Lauifi
Analiah Lauifi 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
WA
Sophia Gao
Sophia Gao 5'4" | DS/L | 2027
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The liberos from the class of 2027 get a closer look, focusing on those included in the last Rankings Update. The top two liberos in the class, [player_tooltip player_id='484723' first='Kela' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='459090' first='Analiah' last='Lauifi'], have given verbal commitments to Wichita State and Cal-State Northridge, respectively, and we expect other defenders in the rankings to come off the board as college programs fill their future rosters. The libero and DS positions are typically recruited late in the cycle; players and parents have to be patient and persistent with the process. Send those emails!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"29309","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65f8ef35c444b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["517583"],"_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_0_evaluation":"We have Lester in the libero/DS spotlight, pointing out her superior work this season in the back row for NPJ. The Liberty High School prospect is also a dynamic six-position attacker; however, she was nails in serve receive and remarkably consistent patrolling in the middle back during the club season. When Lester is swinging, she is a bouncy athlete who can score from either pin; her defense was more than deserving of the mention here as a L/DS.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6590db0b96496"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446664"],"_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_0_evaluation":"The libero from Lakeside is disciplined before opposing attackers take swings; she works hard to be in the right position and then uses her excellent quickness and reactions to track down digs. Gao is steady in serve recieve, she makes small adjustments in her platform right up until she contacts the serve, dialing in her passes to the setter. She is currently the #3  libero in the 2027 Washington class and #26th ranked overall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6590db0b96581"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/4cZrFzdigOU?si=OKiZf5LC7xgiP0Gw","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/4cZrFzdigOU?si=OKiZf5LC7xgiP0Gw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["485672"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Lind seems to relish the opportunity to set the second ball; she is willing to take it with her hands or platform and can send a ball from the deep right to the outside pin accurately. The Timbeline libero has excellent reactions; she can make a play on swings that deflect off the block and is willing to hang in tight against power arms ripping rockets at her on the 10-foot line.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6590db0b965e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515092"],"_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-6590db0b96649"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Kamiakin and Shockwave libero/DS has an excellent feel for the game and is comfortable stepping in and delivering a clean set on the second ball. Dolven is a talented multi-sport athlete who has been on competitive, well-trained teams with Shockwave and Kamiakin in the Tri-Cities. Her positive energy and hustle come through clearly when you watch her battle on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["478313"],"_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_0_evaluation":"The Glacier Peak prospect makes it very difficult for teams trying to tip, dump, or short serve; she recognizes the play and has terrific closing speed when she is barreling in on the ball. Mossburg is a consistent hand setter when she takes the second ball- she is accurate and keeps her hitters inside and off the net appropriately. She is the #71-ranked overall player in the updated 2027 rankings.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66147db01985f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20436168/683c9cad0f4a64bd91ecac90' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a3ce26d893c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["534587"],"_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-68a3ce26d898d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Naness was on point in the back row for FEVA during the club season and will play her school ball this season at University Prep. The 5'7" libero has good size and strength; she reads attackers and moves herself to positive positions on the court to make plays. Naness smoothly drop steps on deep serves to clear her platform away from her body and deliver clean passes to keep the offense in system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25133955/6831f69907309fdc9498b925' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a3da20a5b9a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>The&nbsp;Prospect Index by Prep Dig&nbsp;allows every high school volleyball prospect to control their profile at PrepDig.com for FREE!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By claiming their profile, players &amp; their families can submit contact information, academic information, highlights, and more that will be visible to college coaches nationwide. 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The liberos from the class of 2027 get a closer look, focusing on those included in the last Rankings Update. The top two liberos in the class, Kela Williams Kela Williams 5'6" | DS/L Mt. Spokane | 2027 State WA and Analiah Lauifi Analiah Lauifi Analiah Lauifi 5'5" | DS/L Central Kitsap School | 2027 State WA , have given verbal commitments to Wichita State and Cal-State Northridge, respectively, and we expect other defenders in the rankings to come off the board as college programs fill their future rosters. The libero and DS positions are typically recruited late in the cycle; players and parents have to be patient and persistent with the process. Send those emails!

Alicia Lester

Alicia Lester

WA
OH/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'7"
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CLASS 2027
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Sophia Gao

Sophia Gao

WA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'4"
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CLASS 2027
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Sophia
Gao DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'4"
HS
Lakeside
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WA
2027 Rankings Update: Liberos
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Jovie Lind

Jovie Lind

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HEIGHT 5'4"
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CLASS 2027
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Timberline
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Sawyer Dolven

Sawyer Dolven

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Kamiakin
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2027 Rankings Update: Liberos
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Sawyer Dolven

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Marcy Mossburg

Marcy Mossburg

WA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'3"
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CLASS 2027
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Marcy
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Class
2027
Height
5'3"
HS
Glacier Peak
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WA
2027 Rankings Update: Liberos
The Glacier Peak prospect makes it very difficult for teams trying to tip, dump, or short serve; she...
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Natalie Naness

Natalie Naness

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2027
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University Prep
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