More 2027 Commitments to Recognize

Mike Bryant November 17, 2025 @ 05:49 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='480859' first='Lilah' last='Laaper'] - S | Commitment: Austin Peay State University The 5'8 setter entered the 2025 high school season with over 1,000 career assists. She is dynamic in all part of the setting role. She pursues the ball well to get her hands to contact as often as possible, which is key to her success given the tempo and range she can develop through her extension. Last club season was a solid span of volleyball for her as her team found great success with Laaper contributing well in running the offense part time but very effectively, which helped raise her stock. She is committed to Austin Peay State University.   [player_tooltip player_id='549972' first='Addison' last='Knapke'] - Commitment: Northwestern A key contributor for Oletangy Berlin for three seasons, Knapke had a big season in 2025 with a career best average of 15.3 digs per match. Her 731 career digs are complemented by what she does well at the service line as she has also sent over 181 career aces. What stands out in her action is her preparation in her base defense. Knapke has good engagement in her vision and movement when tracking the ball that leads to quick and efficient pursuit in her first step for big range in all directions. She is headed to the Big 10 and Northwestern University.   [player_tooltip player_id='835588' first='Makenna' last='Meibers'] - Commitment: Northern Kentucky University Meibers averaged 1.7 k/s as a supporting offensive piece to the core arms for Seton. Her ability to score helped to add depth for the two-time DI state champions as the 6'0 pin has a complete skill set to make an impact in all six rotations. She has good arm speed while also using her footwork and length well to pass and defend with good control of her angle production. Meibers has committed to play her college ball not too far from home at Northern Kentucky University.   [player_tooltip player_id='480837' first='Charley' last='Moeddel'] - OH | Commitment: Xavier University Moeddel had a breakout season with 315 total kills to lead Seton as they claimed their second consecutive Division I state championship. She averaged 3.9 k/s through a tough schedule. The 6'1 middle also upgraded her play defensively at the net with a career best 94 blocks for an average of 3.9 b/m for the unbeaten Saints. Since the last club season, Moeddel has vastly improved in all phases of the game, including using her length more effectively as her movement efficiency continues to develop. The Cincy area product will stay in the area for her college ball as she will play for Xavier University.   [player_tooltip player_id='435871' first='Ali' last='Strange'] - DS/L | Commitment: Xavier University With a total of 389 digs in 2025, Strange (*pictured) was quite possibly the x-factor for McNicholas and their state title run in Division IV. Second in the GCL in total digs, she averaged over 13 digs per match for a squad that featured a high potential and balanced offense. From her libero role, she also delivered 100 assists, another example of her platform skills and ability to locate the ball well. She will also stay close to home as another commit on this list for Xavier University.

Lilah Laaper Lilah Laaper 5'9" | S Coshocton | 2027 State OH - S | Commitment: Austin Peay State University
The 5'8 setter entered the 2025 high school season with over 1,000 career assists. She is dynamic in all part of the setting role. She pursues the ball well to get her hands to contact as often as possible, which is key to her success given the tempo and range she can develop through her extension. Last club season was a solid span of volleyball for her as her team found great success with Laaper contributing well in running the offense part time but very effectively, which helped raise her stock. She is committed to Austin Peay State University.