Latest 2027 Rankings Top 50 Movements explained

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The usual shuffling in the rankings took place. Some jumped up a number of spots. Others only a few. These five moved up this round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535230"],"_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-6940ba61af726"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riddle has an incredibly high volleyball IQ and displays it on a nightly basis, evidenced by the 15 kills in the state tournament against eventual champion Assumption. Riddle mixes up hard and soft shot to different locations on the court, trying to attack the seams or go after struggling opponents. Riddle's crosses are especially tough to handle. Riddle makes the simple passes then quickly moves into her attacking stance. Riddle even executes from the back row effectively. Her teammates trust her to make plays. Riddle delivers a tough jump serve. Riddle still set up hitters some if needed. Riddle had 838 kills, 417 digs, 81 aces and 75 assists in the fall to help Shelby Valley win the first 15th Region crown in program history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535188"],"_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-6940ba61af7ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barntsen moved up an astounding 112 spots after an incredible season for the Spartants. Barntsen contributes in every statistical category. Barntsen directs offenses well with a variety of long and short sets, including jump sets and back sets, putting many balls on target. Barntsen throws off defenses setting balls toward the net. Barntsen also uses her size to control the net. Barntsen has a good wrist snap sending balls screaming to the floor. She also times up her blocks well. Barntsen lines up her arms to form walls around balls for crisp passes. She sets up behind double blocks well. Barntsen also executes a sinking line drive serve consistently. She had 599 kills, 373 assists, 360 digs, 64 aces, 24 assisted blocks and 17 solo blocks to help Sayre go 29-9, make the championship flight of the All "A" State Tournament and make it to the 11th Region Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484447"],"_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-6940c132f2fac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Versatility is helping Koerber slowly climb up the rankings. Koerber uses her experience as a hitter to set up hitters at the peaks of their swings, helping them be more effective in putting balls down, with the use of a nice jump set. Koerber takes solid swings offensively and time up opposing hitters well on her blocks. Koerber has a deceptive jump serve. Koerber had 441 assists, 265 kills, 282 digs, 58 aces and 40 assisted blocks, helping Conner go 26-10, win the Cake Classic and drive back to the 9th Region Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["456263"],"_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-6940c132f3010"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewandowski (pictured) has athletic genes and it comes up huge consistently for the Tigers. Lewandowski uses her size to control the net in many different ways. She gets a lot of hands on balls defensively teaming up well with teammates to form solid double blocks. Lewandowski is effective at both the pins and the middle. Lewandowski eyes opposing defensive schemes then makes the necessary adjustments to put balls down. Lewandowski had 236 kills, 62 assisted blocks and nine solo blocks, helping Beechwood go 33-6, win the All "A" State Tournament and drive to the 9th Region semifinals for the first time since 2017 in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["768451"],"_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-6940c132f3071"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stoff is so effective she draws double blocks to open things up for teammates. Stoff makes a lot of things happen on go routes. She sets up far away from the net so as to not commit net errors and more effectively hit over and around blocks. She is trying to turn into a sound all-around player. Stoff makes sound passes then gets into her offensive stance quickly. Stoff does a good job keeping teams out of rhythm with her serving and uses her quick hands to effectively block balls. Stoff had 472 kills, 49 assisted blocks, 42 solo blocks, 141 digs and 51 aces to help Holy Cross go 27-11, finish All "A" State runner-up and 6th Region runner-up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for nearly two years and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. 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