2026 Rankings - Stock Risers

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These players have made their mark and are making moves. </p>   <p>These are some of the biggest stock risers that have occurred in the latest 2026 rankings update.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='446702' first='Elise' last='Hiemstra'] 21 to 14</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='446702' first='Elise' last='Hiemstra'] has really elevated her game time and time again throughout her career. As a player who really started showing signs as a utility player off of the bench during her 16s year, Hiemstra has developed into a mainstay six rotation attacker for both her club and high school teams. She is just recently coming off of her second consecutive state championship with Detroit Country Day. Hiemstra was the driving force for this program and their unprecedented success. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='226895' first='Jillian' last='Ferrill'] 20 to 18</h2>   <p>Much like Hiemstra, [player_tooltip player_id='226895' first='Jillian' last='Ferrill'] has steadily but surely been climbing up the ladder and climbing up the ranks. I remember a time where this player was looking to focus her career solely on being a setter, to now, she is one of the most elite attackers in Michigan. Ferrill's game has grown leaps and bounds since honing in on her offensive abilities. She's a threat on both the left and the right pin, but has also developed an elite level attack from the back row as well. She recently ended her HS career leading Lake Fenton into the Division 2 regional rounds where she popped off with a 33 kill performance. Well-showcasing her already known prowess.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='489939' first='Vivian' last='Jones'] 30 to 19</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='489939' first='Vivian' last='Jones'] has had quite the breakthrough these last few months, but surely, it is better late than never as they say. After sustaining a pretty unfortunate leg injury during the beginnings of her 16s club season, it was a mystery as to how this player's career would go. It took her awhile to find her footing throughout the following fall, but once she did, midway through her 17s club season, it was all gas and NO breaks. It's the type of journey that really propels an athlete to great heights. She capped off her career with Brighton as an All-State attacker and is poised for further breakthrough this club season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='586437' first='Madalin' last='Hersman'] 52 to 23</h2>   <p>It's really been a lot of fun following this one's career, because [player_tooltip player_id='586437' first='Madalin' last='Hersman'] has played just about every position she possibly could. She began her career as a setter/hitter hybrid, turned into a full time six rotation outside, then she found a nice spot as a libero this past club season. Needless to say, Hersman has thrived in about every role she found herself in. She has blossomed to become one of the most complete players in this 2026 class with her range and versatility. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='446700' first='Liliana' last='Gegovic'] 93 to 28</h2>   <p>Speaking of a player that can apparently do it all, [player_tooltip player_id='446700' first='Liliana' last='Gegovic'] has really bursted onto the scene in so many ways. She was beginning to make some rumblings with her incredible leaping abilities and her growth in attacking prowess. But then, out of the blue, we find ourselves watching a player, who was once a middle blocker, setting absolute dimes for her club season last summer. Gegovic has wedged herself in as an enigma, where do you put her and can you just let her do it all? Because, as you can see, she definitely can. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='237538' first='Annalise' last='Clark'] 53 to 34</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='237538' first='Annalise' last='Clark'] may be one of the most underrated defensive specialists in this class. She left no crumbs or questions in her last season with Lowell. She was one of the best defensive players you could find in the state. Her play in the back court was a critical key to Lowell's return to glory. She was honored with All State honors and is looking to make further waves with FaR Out's top 18s team. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='800645' first='Olivia' last='Beaudrie'] 76 to 42</h2>   <p>There may not have been a more entertaining player to watch this season than [player_tooltip player_id='800645' first='Olivia' last='Beaudrie']. Who would've ever thought a 5'7 libero would make such a lethal middle blocker? Well, SMCC thought it would work pretty well and it did. Not only was Beaudrie a force to be reckoned with as a lights out, high efficiency attacker in the middle but she was lights out defensively in the back court. She's a very similar tale to that of Hersman and Gegovic, that Beaudrie is a force to be reckoned with in every avenue of the game. </p>

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