Final 2026 Ranking Update: Top 10 Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2026 in Minnesota has solidified itself as a highly talented group. With this final rankings update, we see a Top 10 that is not only elite but also includes some major commitments. While some parts remained steady, a few shuffles and one major leap highlight the competitive nature of this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Moves</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest storyline in the Top 10 is the rise of [player_tooltip player_id='261227' first='Avery' last='Fahl'] (#6, Marshall). Fahl leaped 15 spots from #21 to break into the elite single digits. The Southwest Minnesota State commit has proven herself as a versatile Setter/Middle threat, capable of impacting the game from multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":515273,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/02/DSC05824.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-515273" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='196507' first='Elena' last='Hoecke'], MN Select</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5: Future D1 Stars</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holding strong at #1 is Centennial's [player_tooltip player_id='196507' first='Elena' last='Hoecke'] of Centennial. This 6'3" Middle Blocker has been a dominant force at the net and is committed to staying home to play for the Minnesota Gophers. She is followed closely by [player_tooltip player_id='199393' first='Sidney' last='Burley'] (#2, Prior Lake), the premier libero in the class, who is headed to the National Champion Runners-up, Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the podium is [player_tooltip player_id='180652' first='Rayna' last='Christianson'] (#3, Lakeville North), the top-ranked setter in the state and a Creighton commit. [player_tooltip player_id='478380' first='Hayden' last='Reeder'] (#4, Anoka), an Arizona commit, and [player_tooltip player_id='199394' first='Romi' last='Chlebecek'] (#5, [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South']), a Denver commit, complete a top five that features explosive offensive power on the pins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":528634,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC05815.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-528634" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rounding Out the Top 10</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='199396' first='Madeline' last='Kraft']</strong> (Eagan) – A rock-solid defender headed to Minnesota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='338397' first='Bryn' last='Lunski']</strong> (Chanhassen) – An explosive outside hitter committed to St. Thomas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='249685' first='Savy' last='Repinski']</strong> (Cotter) – Made some big moves up from #15. Setter is committed to UMKC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='358686' first='Kira' last='Brundage']</strong> (New Prague) – Well-rounded player who dominates as a Libero. Headed to St. Thomas (MN).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":492912,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/Kira-Brundage.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-492912" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->