Fall Rankings Update: 2027 Middle Hitters

<!-- 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 talented 2027 middle hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32924","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c8a9fc9c604"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 Middle Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='442976' first='Cynthia' last='Ockerman'], Brighton/Legacy: </strong>A Clemson commit, the 6'3” Ockerman is a handful for any opposing team. Not just with her hitting, but with her blocking as well. Ockerman is relentless at the net in both aspects of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='490373' first='Kate' last='Colosky'], Portage Central/FaR Out: </strong>A Long Beach State commit, Colosky has proven she can be a force anywhere along the net. She's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with any opposing blocker and uses a lot of court savvy to finish points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='464378' first='Ava' last='Bush-Nelson'], Jenison/FaR Out: </strong>A Bowling Green commit, Bush-Nelson has been leaving her mark the previous two years and there's not much hope of slowing her down. She's got a lot of spring off the floor to go with her elite length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='586777' first='Nemiah' last='Carper'], MB Roscommon/LHVBA: </strong>Carper is a big-time prospect in Northern Michigan. The ball flies off her hand and she always brings a high level of intensity. Carper is definitely a name that colleges need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='442228' first='Avery' last='Thorp'], Plainwell/MVA: </strong>The 6'2” Thorp can impact a game in all phases, but her instincts have improved a lot in recent years to propel her to another level in the Class of 2027.</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='523905' first='Madisyn' last='Bowman'], Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite: </strong>At 6'2”, Bowman has length that makes her a prospect to watch for the next level. But, she combines that with good agility and a desire to be a better player today than she was yesterday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442999' first='Olivia' last='Berishaj'], Eisenhower/Legacy: </strong>If you are looking for undeniable power, Berishaj has you covered. Her kills have consistently been the most potent you will find in the state. She's not someone that is going to take her foot off the gas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809922' first='Cara' last='Crittendon'], Byron Center/FaR Out : </strong>Crittendon can play any spot along the net and finish at a consistent rate. She tries to make the most out of each ball that comes her way, but also reads the defense well when on the attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523863' first='Willow' last='Mason'], Saginaw Heritage/Michigan Elite: </strong>Someone who can also slide to the outside, Mason is a hitter that can be unstoppable when she gets in a groove. Her attacks consistently challenge defenders and make them pay for digging her up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523833' first='Tessa' last='Boomhour'], Dexter/L2: </strong>Boomhour has been a big reason for Dexter's success in the 2025 season. Not only is she hitting nearly .300 on offense, but she's been a blocking machine for the Dreadnaughts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->