Rankings Preview: Kansas Class Of 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig has scheduled a rankings update for the Kansas Class of 2027 for December 9.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those rankings will include 300 athletes, with more than 20 making their debut in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at five athletes, three of whom will be making their debuts in the rankings, and two under-the-radar prospects who improved their position in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletes, parents, and coaches will want to return tomorrow to see where these five landed and check out the other 295 ranked athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811630"],"_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-6933357a96b9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meyer will debut in the rankings after leading the Cyclones in kills during her junior season. She recorded 376 kills in 95 sets played. I caught up with Ottawa this season and was impressed with her jumping ability. She is a six-rotation, well-rounded athlete whose junior season stat line also included 338 digs, 352 serve receptions, 42 blocks, and 44 aces. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["841883"],"_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-6933357a96c31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mavericks were loaded for bear last season, with five players recording at least 100 kills. Stoughton finished third on the team in kills with 194 in 90 sets played. She has a nice combination of size and the ability to elevate. Stoughton also registered 43 blocks for Maize South. She will make her debut in the rankings on Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["795042"],"_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-6933357a96c7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keener led Abilene in digs during her junior season. She collected 317 digs in 75 sets played. I saw her play early in the season. She makes consistent first passes and communicates well on the court. She also recorded 434 serve receptions. She stepped up in a major way for Abilene after playing just 20 varsity sets as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["561986"],"_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-6933357a96cec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hampton will be moving up the rankings on Tuesday. The question is how far up? She has posted solid back-to-back seasons for the Saints. She finished with 163 kills as a junior, after registering 181 as a sophomore. She has recorded a total of 48 blocks in two seasons. Hampton is an unselfish player who understands what it takes to play winning volleyball. She is currently ranked No. 135 overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["483912"],"_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-6933357a96d3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Linn Bulldogs are a talented team that finished as state runners-up in Class IA DII. Bott led the Bulldogs in kills with 375 in 88 sets played. She will make a run at the 1,000-career kill and dig benchmarks next season. She will enter her senior season with career totals of 788 kills and 803 digs. She is already a member of the 1,000-assist club. She dished out 479 assists last season and has a total of 1,298 through three prep seasons. It is rare to find an athlete who leads the team in assists and kills. Bott is a special "Unicorn-Type" Athlete. I hope I get to see her play in person during the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->