Fall Rankings Update: 2027 Liberos

<!-- 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 <a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2027-rankings/">Class of 2027 rankings</a> were updated last week and there's plenty to breakdown over the latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at the defenders in this class, some of whom are among the best the country has to offer.</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":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cb49d60d927"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 Liberos</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='454351' first='Mallory' last='Johnson'], Byron Center/FaR Out: </strong>Johnson is as good as it gets when it comes to defensive play, but the Nebraska commit has shown she can also step up in an offensive role because she's so well-rounded in her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='442967' first='Addison' last='Stepp'], South Lyon East/Legacy: </strong>A battle-tested defender that has been up against the very best hitters in her class, Stepp maintains a high level of composure and consistency. She's committed to Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='442971' first='Brenna' last='Mirovsky'], Oxford/Michigan Elite: </strong>A do-everything player for Oxford, Mirovsky's court awareness and athleticism allows her to excel no matter where she is on the floor. She's committed to Oakland University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='442994' first='Makayla' last='Naves'], Davison/Legacy: </strong>Naves is another that's gotten to dig up some of the best hitters in the country and she's proven she has the form and timing to do it at a high level. Naves is committed to Western Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='467951' first='Rylee' last='Paddock'], Jenison/FaR Out: </strong>A longer defender at 5'10”, Paddock covers a big space in the back row, but has the technique to be an impactful hitter from the back row as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others To Watch</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523872' first='Anika' last='Jaroszewski'], Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite: </strong>A scrappy player that is going to take a lot of bumps to make whatever play is necessary, Jaroszewski is definitely one defender to watch in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442968' first='Amelia' last='Vogelheim'], Brighton/L2: </strong>Vogelheim has shown a lot of improved instincts and it is leading to her racking up big dig totals as of late. She's got a good first step and times out her sprawls well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='807754' first='Rease' last='Buza'], Eisenhower/Michigan Elite: </strong>Buza plays alongside an outstanding libero, so her stats may not be as comprehensive as her peers, but Buza is still a great defender in this class. She provides a lot of depth to a strong Ike squad and could be a libero on many other rosters around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809359' first='Avery' last='Seif'], Caledonia/MVA: </strong>An ever-improving libero with over 1,000 career digs in her prep career, Seif has emerged as a vocal leader that can back that up with high level play in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454376' first='Blair' last='Russow'], Bedford/Legacy: </strong>Russow has a real nose for the ball, tallying over 600 digs as a sophomore. She's pushing a similar pace this fall for Bedford, while keeping the Kicking Mules among the top teams in D1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->