Uncommitted Tourney Gems Rising in Nebraska 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We still have so many recruitable juniors left on the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our latest Nebraska 2027 rankings update has finally arrived. As we alluded to in our pre-release primer, our 2027 coverage would lean heavily into the uncommitted stars of this junior class. The Cornhusker State produces high-impact athletes for the next level, and we see several notable names in the group. Many of those have just climbed the ladder in our rankings--and are fresh off an appearance on Nebraska's biggest prep stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's bring a few state tournament stars back into the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458132"],"_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-69516297341b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kvols has run the show for Laurel-Concord-Coleridge since the dawn of her prep career. Her outstanding command culminated in a long-awaited tournament breakthrough, but the Bears didn't stop there. L-C-C ascended to the Class C2 championship match, where we got a full glimpse at Kvols' wide-ranging impact. She is not afraid to set against the grain and delivers perfect location to her outside hitters. The numbers speak for themselves, with Kvols averaging an astonishing 10.8 assists per set in her junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521253"],"_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-69516297342cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's a lot of credit to go around for Lincoln North Star's best-ever volleyball season. Schmidt was an indispensable part of the top-seeded Navigators' offense, producing nearly three kills per set on a 0.200 clip. This athletic pin hitter has been a major 2027 stock riser since her spring season with [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Black. That team made postseason noise at GJNC, so a state tournament trip might have been par for the course for Schmidt. Elite experience is paying off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521244"],"_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-6951629734331"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanmann has consistently raised the bar since we first saw her compete at the 15s level. The Nebraska Elite outside hitter has had some of her best moments on the qualifier stage against national competition. Sanmann has a knack for going pass-to-attack and remains a positive influence in the middle-back area. Bennington High School leveraged this six-rotation skill throughout 2025, and Sanmann is sure to maintain her upward trajectory into the new year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735200"],"_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-695162973438e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Few athletes had a more dominant postseason stint than Holtze last month. She accumulated nearly 40 kills during the first two rounds of tournament play, helping Cambridge notch another championship match berth. However, that's not the full extent of Holtze's influence. The setter-attacker hybrid can also run the offense from the back row. Her finesse in the ball control phase adds to Holtze's range at the next level, so keep close tabs on her future positional role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560971"],"_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-6951629734423"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amherst's title run brought plenty of elite scorers into the public eye, but we can't forget about the libero holding everything down in the backcourt. Veskerna piled up over 500 digs this fall and was the focal point of the Bronco passing pattern. She also helped keep the team's elite offense flowing with precise secondary sets in out-of-system situations. This all-around game provides yet another example of Nebraska's small-town liberos exhibiting skills coveted at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458168"],"_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-695162973447e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This year's state tournament offered the perfect conclusion to Johnson's breakout junior season. She had already established herself as a terminal force in the Malcolm frontcourt, but she took a considerable step forward by hitting well north of 0.300 this fall. Her volume also increased to 2.5 kills per set, and Johnson got the job done in the middle and on the right. The Clippers made a late-season charge to reach the postseason and knocked off a Lincoln Lutheran juggernaut in the Star City. What a perfect precursor to 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458184"],"_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-69516297344e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deats is soaring to her highest level yet. The Omaha Westside middle blocker brings unmatched quickness and explosiveness at the net, leading to over 200 kills in her junior season with the Warriors. We've also seen her versatility flourish with Nebraska Elite as a hybrid attacker who can score from anywhere. This is a name to watch in an Omaha scene loaded with quality contenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->