Rankings Preview: 2028 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Kansas Class of 2028 rankings are scheduled to be updated tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those rankings will now include 240 total athletes and 67 debut athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at five athletes who climbed into the Top 20 during this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletes will want to return tomorrow to see where they landed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["518360"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e15a31ba8aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kubik's rise up the rankings directly correlates with her current varsity production for the Jaguars. Her stat line through 42 sets played includes 136 kills, 100 digs, 151 serve receptions, 24 aces, and six blocks. The Jaguars are off to a great season and look poised to qualify for the State Tournament. Kubik is currenlty ranked No. 79 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. The question now is, how many rungs up the rankings ladder did she climb?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["567485"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e15a31ba915"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Black is moving up the rankings after I saw her compete this summer and during the prep season. She is playing a composed and poised game for the Wildcats. Her role has increased this season, and she currenlty leads the teams in kills, which is a bit of a shocker. Through 39 sets played, Black has recorded 136 kills, one more than [player_tooltip player_id='480408' first='Tinley' last='Wilson'] for the team lead. She is a six-rotation athlete who has also registered 147 digs and 168 serve receptions. She is currenlty ranked No. 25 overall, but jumped up at least five sports, maybe more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["518358"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e15a31ba961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andrews is another player who is moving into the Top 20 after being ranked just outside the Top 20 at No. 21. She is way more confident this season as Lansing's setter. She will also have a wealth of experience running an offense by the time her prep career is complete. She already passed the 1,000-career assist mark this season. The sophomore setter has dished out 422 assists through 44 sets played, and is on pace to pass her freshman season total of 734 assists. Lansing recently finished in third place at the Seaman Invitational and will look to earn a postseason trip to Salina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["624612"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e15a31ba9ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Widener and the Ellinwood Eagles are flying high right now and are the team to beat in Class 2A. She has been playing as a defensive specialist this season, but can also set and hit. She has recorded 169 digs and 169 serve receptions in 57 sets played for Ellinwood. She has also registered 47 kills and 21 blocks. She is a versatile athlete who helps the Eagles extend and power through long rallies. She is currently ranked No. 50 overall, but will be rising up the rankings along with some of her other young teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774923"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e15a31ba9f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ballard will parlay a quick start to her sophomore season into a move up the Prep Dig Kansas rankings. She has collected 101 kills, 40 digs, 113 serve receptions, and seven blocks in 49 sets played. Her kill total puts he second in kills on the Stags' roster. She will being makin on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->