Fall Rankings Update: 2026 Outside Hitters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 fall rankings</a> were updated this week as we enter the prep volleyball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at where the outsider hitters in this class fall in place.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32564","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ba07e8ac09c"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top Five 2026 Outside Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='226886' first='Gabby' last='DiVita'], Grosse Pt. South/Legacy: </strong>DiVita has been so good and so consistent for such a long period of time that she can sometimes go under the radar. But, this Nebraska commit is one of the all-time greats in Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='226888' first='Aubree' last='Deshetsky'], North Branch/Michigan Elite: </strong>You won't find many players that have meant more to their program than Deshetsky has to North Branch. Her career totals will be among the elite in Michigan history. She's committed to Indiana Wesleyan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='226882' first='Karis' last='Chatfield'], Jenison/FaR Out: </strong>As well-balanced a player as it comes, the East Tennessee State commit can dominate a match with her hitting or her defensive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='226900' first='Liv' last='Hosford'], Rockford/MVA: </strong>Hosford has produced in a big way for Rockford since she was a freshman. She's got big power, but continues to find new ways to put the ball away. She's committed to Oakland University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='478074' first='Sarah' last='Pippin'], Edwardsburg/NIVA: </strong>A Valparaiso commit, Pippin has stepped up her game each year and it proving to be one of the fiercest pin hitters in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others to Note</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446702' first='Elise' last='Hiemstra'], Country Day/Legacy: </strong>A Columbia commit, Hiemstra has stepped up in a leadership role while proving to be a more dynamic hitter each year. She's got all the tools to be great at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220968' first='Quinn' last='Yenshaw'], TC St. Francis/FaR Out: </strong>One of the best in D3 and in Northern Michigan, Yenshaw is committed to New Haven and eager to push the Gladiators toward that elusive state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828524' first='Emma' last='Eldred'], Tecumseh/High Street: </strong>Eldred plays with a lot of intensity and competitive fire, which has helped her take Tecumseh to another level as a program. She won't back down from anyone on this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490036' first='Emma' last='Rosenow'], Romeo/Michigan Elite: </strong>A 6-foot power hitter, Rosenow moves smoothly on the court and can hang in the air to deliver a devastating finish. She's a prospect that can make a difference at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='448466' first='Evelyn' last='Watts'], Berkley/Michigan Elite: </strong>Watts is a really committed player that has pushed herself to improve in all areas. She's a player you know will leave it all on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->