Weigh-In Wednesday: Who is Top Player in Iowa?

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We've worked our way through all (I think) of the position groups for "Weigh-In Wednesday" this season. You've sounded off on the best players at those spots.

Now, it's time to pick the top overall player in the state. Who would you choose to start your team? Who would you select before everyone else if there was a draft of all available student-athletes in Iowa?

Here are candidates.

Write-in votes are welcomed and encouraged.

CLASS OF 2026

Isabelle Kremer Isabelle Kremer 6'3" | OH Pleasant Valley | 2026 State #84 Nation IA , OH, Pleasant Valley: The Drake recruit that led the Spartans to the 5A state title a year ago is back and better than ever in 2025.

Bailey Boeve Bailey Boeve 6'0" | OH Hinton | 2026 State #104 Nation IA , OH, Hinton: Boeve is headed to Creighton next year but first will try to lead Hinton to a state title with her powerful swing and all-around game.

Reese Naeve Reese Naeve 5'9" | OH Iowa City Regina Catholic | 2026 State #137 Nation IA , OH, Regina Catholic: The Iowa State commitment carries as big a load as anybody in the state.

Ellah Derrer Ellah Derrer 6'4" | MB Davenport Assumption | 2026 State #155 Nation IA , MH, Assumption: The state's top middle hitter will head to Kansas State next season.

Cambel Drapeau Cambel Drapeau 6'2" | MB Dubuque Senior | 2026 State IA , MH, Dubuque Senior: Creighton has secured a commitment from the Ram senior.

Avery Vogt Avery Vogt 5'11" | S Waukee Northwest | 2026 State IA , S, Waukee Northwest: Vogt will join Kremer at Drake next year.

Kaelyn Wieland Kaelyn Wieland 5'8" | S West Des Moines Valley | 2026 State IA , S, Valley: Wieland is a winner, who will take her talents to Minnesota State next year.

Carsyn Kelley Carsyn Kelley 5'11" | S/RS Assumption | 2026 State IA , S, Assumption: Evansville has Kelley's commitment locked up.

CLASS OF 2027

Sophia Austen Sophia Austen 6'2" | OH Iowa City West | 2027 State #90 Nation IA , OH, Iowa City West: Austen, an Iowa State pledge, has led a resurgence at Iowa City West.

Logan Vogt Logan Vogt 6'1" | OH Waukee Northwest | 2027 State #101 Nation IA , OH, Waukee Northwest: Vogt committed to Iowa State during the summer and has performed at a very high level this fall.

Malia Rogers Malia Rogers 6'2" | OH Waukee | 2027 State IA , OH, Waukee: Purdue picked up a pledge from Rogers, who has designs on winning a state title.

Edie Miller Edie Miller 5'7" | DS/L Iowa City Liberty | 2027 State IA , L, Iowa City Liberty: Miller, already the state's top back-row player, keeps getting better.

Allison Toft Allison Toft 6'2" | MB/OH Durant | 2027 State IA , MH, Durant: Toft will end up with Derrer at Kansas State following another year at the prep level.

Piper Ladwig Piper Ladwig 6'3" | OH/RS Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA , OH/RS, Waukee Northwest: Ladwig will head to Iowa State with her teammate, Logan Vogt Logan Vogt 6'1" | OH Waukee Northwest | 2027 State #101 Nation IA .

Kaylie Klein Kaylie Klein 6'1" | OH/RS Dowling Catholic | 2027 State IA , OH/RS, Dowling Catholic: Klein chose Santa Clara as her college home.

Gwen Farley Gwen Farley 5'10" | S Dallas Center-Grimes | 2027 State IA , S, Dallas Center-Grimes: Valparaiso grabbed a commitment from Farley.

CLASS OF 2028

Avery Cordes Avery Cordes 6'0" | MB/OH Waukee Northwest | 2028 IA , MH/RS/OH, Waukee Northwest: Cordes is one of the most versatile, high-end players in the state.

Belle Cotton Belle Cotton 5'10" | OH/S Davenport Assumption | 2028 IA , OH, Assumption: Cotton is an advanced sophomore that excels through six rotations.

Elle Hatlevig Elle Hatlevig 6'0" | OH Norwalk | 2028 IA , OH, Norwalk: Hatlevig is trending towards being very busy when colleges can contact her next summer.

Kennedy Klein Kennedy Klein 6'0" | OH Dowling Catholic | 2028 IA , OH, Dowling Catholic: Klein shows a mature game with skills to contribute all around the court.

Julia Schlarbaum Julia Schlarbaum 6'0" | OH/RS Clear Creek-Amana | 2028 IA , OH, Clear Creek Amana: Schlarbaum made great strides this year and continues to ascend.

Hailey Wiederin Hailey Wiederin 6'2" | OH/RS Ankeny | 2028 IA , OH/RS, Ankeny: Wiederin has been super productive as a sophomore breakout in 2025.

CLASS OF 2029

Cyan Blommer Cyan Blommer 5'11" | OH/DS/L Iowa City West | 2029 IA , OH, Iowa City West: Blommer has the ability and potential to be special.

Zane Ehler Zane Ehler 6'1" | S/RS Tipton | 2029 IA , S, Tipton: Ehler has one of the highest ceilings of any setter in the state.

Hadassah Smith Hadassah Smith 6'0" | MB/OH Cedar Falls | 2029 IA , MH, Cedar Falls: Smith is a middle that can take over matches.