2028 Rankings Preview: Best In The West

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Kansas Class of 2028 rankings are scheduled to be updated tomorrow. The rankings will now include 250 athletes, including a large group from Western Kansas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five of the top-ranked athletes from Western Kansas programs. Athletes will want to return to Prep Dig Kansas tomorrow to see where they are currently ranked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["518977"],"_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-695ad294bf156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beloit's Litton has been ranked in the Top 10 since the first rankings for this class were released. The question is, this time does she move up, down, or remain in her current slot, No. 6 overall. She is a six-rotation talent for the Trojans. She finished her sophomore season second on the team in digs (268), second in serve receptions (330), and fourth in kills with 148. She is an intelligent and unselfish player who is also ranked by Prep Girls Hoops for her skills on the basketball court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["556362"],"_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-695ad294bf1c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellinwood's Maxwell has something in common with Litton. She is the daughter of a coach, and it shows in her technical skills and discipline. She is also a six-rotation athlete who shared setting responsibilities for the undefeated Class 2A State Champion Eagles. Her sophomore stat line included 650 assists, 281 digs, and 243 kills. She is currently the No. 1-ranked setter in the Kansas Class of 2028. Will she remain in that top spot, or did she drop out of it this month?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["624612"],"_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-695ad294bf210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Widener could push Maxwell for the prize of being the top-ranked Eagle. She is currently ranked No. 15 overall in the Class of 2028. She is from a competitive athletic family, which gives her a competitive edge on the court. She finished her sophomore season with 277 digs, 264 serve receptions, 41 blocks, and 61 aces. She is quick, versatile, and understands what it takes to win matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["511942"],"_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-695ad294bf257"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maka has consistently been ranked in the Top 20 by Prep Dig Kansas. She claimed her Prep Dig Profile early in the process and has registered a ton of playing time the past two seasons for the Roadrunners. She has had back-to-back seasons with both 300-plus kills and digs. She should reach the 1,000-career benchmark in both of those categories during her junior season. She is also a talented basketball player, averaging eight-plus points and seven-plus rebounds for the Chaparral through five games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["714529"],"_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-695ad294bf29e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vollertsen was Garden City's leading attacker last season. She finished with 340 kills in 85 sets played for the Buffaloes. She is an intriguing prospect whom I have yet to see play in person. She very well could be underanked. Garden City has a talented young roster with multiple ranked players in the Classes of 2028 and 2029. It's a team I hope to get a chance to scout this summer or fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->