Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin: Who Are The Top Available 2027s?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027s are wrapping up their high school season.&nbsp; Some have gathered state titles, all state honors, and more.&nbsp; What's next will be the 2026 club season, back on the recruiting trail.&nbsp; Who are the best available.&nbsp; We're going to take a look at the top juniors, the 2027s available in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*We are heading into a rankings update for Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin before the start of the 2026 club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iowa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club Team</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers']</td><td>OH</td><td>Pleasant Valley</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431625' first='Iowa' last='Select VBC']</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='489998' first='Belle' last='Seaman']</td><td>S</td><td>Muscatine</td><td>Iowa United</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='490009' first='Leah' last='Caffery']</td><td>S</td><td>Wilton</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431625' first='Iowa' last='Select VBC']</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='818213' first='Ryanne' last='Brubaker']</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Grundy Center</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429065' first='Club' last='Iowa Juniors']</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='412719' first='Jenna' last='Harbour']</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Ankeny</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='555793' first='RVA' last='Roots']</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='489674' first='Jordan' last='Tegeler']</td><td>OH</td><td>Northeast</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431625' first='Iowa' last='Select VBC']</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='273001' first='Ellie' last='Wilson']</td><td>OH/DS/L</td><td>Iowa City Liberty</td><td>Iowa United 161 Elite</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='389853' first='Kennedy' last='Krecklow']</td><td>OH</td><td>Cedar Falls</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429065' first='Club' last='Iowa Juniors']</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='493660' first='Bailey' last='Simpson']</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Clear Creek-Amana</td><td>Iowa United 161 Elite</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='394331' first='Maggie' last='Leifker']</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Dallas Center-Grimes</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='428943' first='Iowa' last='PowerPlex VBC']</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='490006' first='Harley' last='Askelsen']</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Ballard</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='490188' first='Iowa' last='[program_tooltip program_id='432159' first='Impact' last='Volleyball 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City</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets']</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Name</td><td>Position</td><td>High School</td><td>Club Team</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='529835' first='Ellie' last='Kowalski']</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Saint Ignatius College Prep</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429081' first='1st' last='Alliance VBC']</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='530636' first='Kate' last='Steinmetz']</td><td>MB</td><td>Marist</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429081' first='1st' last='Alliance VBC']</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='512501' first='Quinn' last='Grevengoed']</td><td>OH</td><td>Chicago Christian</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='429139' first='Michio' last='Chicago VB 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last='Weidmayer']</td><td>OH</td><td>Manitowoc Lincoln</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite']</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='485131' first='Lilliani' last='Big Eagle']</td><td>S</td><td>Freedom</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite']</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='510424' first='Ava' last='Stuebs']</td><td>OH</td><td>Manitowoc Lutheran</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite']</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='587068' first='Lauren' last='Van Wie']</td><td>S</td><td>Waunakee</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='432005' first='Madtown' last='Juniors']</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='388454' first='Paige' last='Proefrock']</td><td>OH</td><td>Grafton</td><td>I AM Volleyball - Volleyball Club</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='509328' first='Emma' last='Tenhagen']</td><td>OH</td><td>Burlington</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431475' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting Volleyball Club']</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='509331' first='Meghan' last='Bruss']</td><td>S</td><td>Bay Port</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite']</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='509343' first='Taylor' last='Wold']</td><td>S</td><td>Arrowhead</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431475' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting Volleyball Club']</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='486548' first='Chloe' last='Medenblik']</td><td>RS</td><td>Blair-Taylor</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='432043' first='Tenacity' last='Volleyball club']</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='809138' first='Peyton' last='Wollman']</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Cedarburg</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431475' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting Volleyball Club']</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='497647' first='Charlotte' last='Hayes']</td><td>RS/OH</td><td>Oconomowoc</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431475' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting Volleyball Club']</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='435888' first='Georgia' last='House']</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Arrowhead</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='431475' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting Volleyball Club']</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='762615' first='Mack' last='Daws']</td><td>RS</td><td>Germantown</td><td>[program_tooltip program_id='428672' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting']</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490015"],"_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-6924a41c6aa1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers'] played a bit of a different role this fall where she had to step into the setter position for Pleasant Valley, earning All State honors in a skill set I didn't even know she had.  On the pin, she is a lethal attacker who knows how to score points.  She can hit a heavy ball hard cross, down the line, or use the block to her advantage.  Her Iowa Select group has some powerful players that includes Kansas State commit [player_tooltip player_id='493971' first='Allison' last='Toft'] and Kyla Rameler who will head to Illinois State.  Sweers will be sure to get some swings off setter [player_tooltip player_id='490009' first='Leah' last='Caffery'] who is one of the top available setters in Iowa. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489998"],"_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-6924a41c6aa73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another athlete from Iowa who can play multiple positions is [player_tooltip player_id='489998' first='Belle' last='Seaman'] out of Muscatine.  She spends her high school season scoring points on the pin, but will now get back to her top position as a setter.  She will quarterback the 17s group for Iowa United who was one of the top teams in the Iowa Region in 2025.  She has length, athleticism, and is extremely dynamic.  Her on court intangibles are extremely positive where she makes eye contact, connects, and brings a positive vibe to the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["702527"],"_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-6924a41c6aaba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yes, she is 6'8 or maybe 6'7 (insert 67 joke lolololol).  I was able to see her play live this past fall at the Iowa State tournament where her Grundy Center squad made it to the final four.  She had the match winning kill to complete the reverse sweep in the quarterfinals.  Her presence is dangerous in the front row, she knows how to throw, swing, and find a deep corner offensively.  Defensively, she makes the attackers think twice.  Her future at the next level could be on the right side as well. She has the size and the skill, but she also plays with so much passion and is so happy to celebrate with her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435900"],"_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-6924a41c6ab12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='435900' first='Payton' last='Scifres'] is bound for a major breakout season for [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] in the Northern Chicago suburbs.  She is back after a strong high school season following a shoulder injury which kept her out of the 2025 club season.  At 6'1 Scifres has the height and length to compete at a high level.  She's dynamic to say the least.  When the time is right she can be offensive scoring points and provides a big block.  College coaches will get to see her on the courts for a [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] group that are the USAV 16s National Division Champions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["522115"],"_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-6924a41c6ab57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='510424' first='Ava' last='Stuebs'] is a unique talent.  She is dynamite in a bottle.  She's 5'7, but her explosive approach and swing is just different. She has won back to back state titles for Manitowoc Lutheran where she can take over a game when her team needs it the most. She knows when to go deep cross, sharp angle, and is effective at tooling the block.  I think she's a steal at the next level.  She knows how to score points at a high volume and can change the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529835"],"_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-6924a41c6ab9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huge fan of [player_tooltip player_id='529835' first='Ellie' last='Kowalski']'s game.  She is coming off a big high school season as the libero for St. Ignatius, and has played her club ball for 1st Alliance.  Everything about her game is high level.  She demonstrates a controlled range, meaning she can cover quite the territory while also remaining poised and under control.  She makes the tough plays look routine.  This should be an exciting club season for Kowalksi where there are a lot of 2027s still on the board from 1st Alliance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["491623"],"_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-6924a41c6abdc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is another steal from the Class of 2027 in Illinois.  [player_tooltip player_id='491623' first='Grace' last='Mikal'] has been the setter from MOD who has a really strong core of 2027s that are still available.  Mikal brings athleticism and physicality to the setter position where she is a quarterback for her side of the net.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->