Fall Rankings Update: 2026-2027 Right Sides

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**The Prep Dig Exposure Tour is coming to Pontiac on Dec. 21 for all interested 2026-2029 prospects following the 2025 fall season. <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2032/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-michigan#register"><strong>Click here to register</strong></a>, and use promo code <strong><em>“EllisPD25”</em></strong> to get $10 off your registration.**</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The right side position may not get the attention as the others in volleyball, but the state of Michigan has a lot of impactful ones in the Class of 2026 and Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at each grade's Top 5 right sides</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 2026 Right Sides</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='828378' first='Riley' last='Copenhaver'], Brighton/Legacy: </strong>A Duke commit, the 6'1” Copenhaver can dominate a match from the right side or the middle. She's got big power and can play well above the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='226876' first='Finley' last='Arp'], South Christian/FaR Out: </strong>A Grand Valley State commit, Arp has been putting in the work for South Christian since she was a freshman and adds new facets to her game every year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='226895' first='Jillian' last='Ferrill'], Lake Fenton/Legacy: </strong>A well-balanced player that has been able to set, hit, and defend, the Illinois State commit is always finding a way to make an impact in a match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='226894' first='Gina' last='Fedrigo'], Eisenhower/Legacy: </strong>Fedrigo makes sure to bring the thunder on each swing she takes, coming through with a lot of momentum-swinging moments for her team. She is committed for Florida International.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='490350' first='Maddie' last='Jipping'], Hamilton/FaR Out: </strong>A great complement on the right side for her teams, Jipping does a good job of mixing up her speeds and locations to finish points. She is committed to Oakland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32925","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cb4defea5de"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 2027 Right Sides</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='436889' first='Sophia' last='Smith'], Marian/Legacy: </strong>Smith has been one of the most improved players in the state. She's added a lot of power with an improved finishing rate in the last year. Smith is committed to Boston College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='486269' first='Brooke' last='Johnson'], FH Northern/FaR Out: </strong>A 6'1” diverse hitter that can play the middle and the right side, Johnson is able to climb the ladder well to play over or through blockers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='442978' first='Eleanor' last='Williams'], Romeo/Michigan Elite: </strong>A right side/setter combo player, Williams has shown she is a player that opposing teams have to pay a lot of attention to. She's got great instincts for when to take control at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='442985' first='Josie' last='Seets'], Clarkston/Legacy: </strong>Another highly improved player, Seets is tapping into another level with her attacks this fall and playing with a lot of confidence when the ball comes her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='828552' first='Cecilia' last='Murray'], Marian/Michigan Elite: </strong>Murray is getting a chance to have a breakout fall with the Mustangs and she is taking advantage of it. She's learning from each opportunity and becoming a more reliable finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cb4defea634"} /-->