Fall Rankings Update: 2027 Outside 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 outside hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_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-68c8a5ddc6a8f"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 Outside Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='442987' first='Kate' last='Kalczynski'], Mercy/Legacy: </strong>Already committed to Ohio State, Kalczynski has been a lead hitter for Mercy since she was a freshman and helped guide the Marlins to a state title. She's got a wide range of shots, but can always turn to her power game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='467901' first='Mallory' last='Wandel'], Rockford/MVA: </strong>Wandel has proven to be one of the most potent strikers in the state since she was a freshman. Wandel can put the ball away from anywhere on the floor and that's landed her a commitment with Michigan State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='442982' first='Grace' last='Goodyke'], GR Christian/FaR Out: </strong>Goodyke is another that was a primary hitter for GRC since the day she stepped into the school. Goodyke keeps adapting her offense and putting in added focus on defense. She's committed to Dayton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='462086' first='Mallory' last='Woiteshek'], OH Grand Haven/MVA: </strong>A 6'3” outside with plenty of agility and power, Woiteshek is definitely a prospect many colleges would like to add to their roster, but she's a multi-sport athlete that can shine in whatever she does.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='454371' first='Riley' last='Loehfelm'], OH FH Northern/FaR Out: </strong>Loehfelm is a Villanova commit and she's one of the more underrated hitters in the state. She's got as much talent as anyone, and is likely to breakout over these next two years when the state gets a closer look at all the skills she has.</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='470031' first='Avery' last='Kapeller'], OLSM/High Performance: </strong>A Georgetown commit, Kapeller has been a finishing machine and still has an outstanding defensive skillset with her 6'2” frame. Kapeller is someone that skyrocketed up the rankings a year ago and has solidified her place as a top player in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='458372' first='Jeana' last='Lenhard'], Garber/Michigan Elite: </strong>Lenhard is a player that carried the offensive load in a big way for Garber last season and never slowed down while doing it. She's got great court vision and a tireless engine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='459740' first='Aubrey' last='Reynolds'], Caledonia/MVA: </strong>Reynolds is getting a chance to show just how impactful she can be this fall and she's proving she can take on the responsibility. She's got devastating attacks and smooth defensive instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='769601' first='Mara' last='Williams'], Roscommon/Mid-Michigan Aces: </strong>Williams is a Northern Michigan superstar that the rest of the state is going to have to take notice of. She's got another gear on her swing, while being one of the more reliable defenders in the state for an outside hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513265' first='Anna' last='Overway'], Plainwell/Dead Frog: </strong>Overway is shining in her junior season with Plainwell and definitely deserves the added attention she is seeing from defenses. Overway can place the ball anywhere, but also transitions well from an offensive to a defensive mindset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->