Nebraska 2027 Watch List Players We’re Eager to See in Club

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dig deeper into Nebraska's hidden gems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've spent the last week covering our latest Nebraska 2027 rankings update, paying especially close attention to some recent stock risers in this group. The Cornhusker State still has plenty of uncommitted stars left on its "big board," and these releases are a perfect time to bring these athletes back into the spotlight. Today, it's all about our watch list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next-level impact is not limited to our ranked list. Dozens of watch list players will likely make their case to join the rankings during this year's club season, and we already have a few contenders in mind.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["485645"],"_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-695984c0a2b15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Right-side hitters will loom large in this feature. Flynn has a strong background as a middle blocker, but her strength and power on the right side were showcased on last year's Bennington squad. The Badgers weren't afraid to bring this junior terminator in to get an additional spark behind the setter. Flynn figures to be the perfect fit for Premier Nebraska 17 Silver, a team with several new additions to the Premier gym. Keep an eye on how this group develops into midseason play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521278"],"_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-695984c0a2c36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is the kind of Swiss army knife you'd expect to find in the [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] gym. She embraced a right-side hitter role with Lincoln Pius X last fall and was particularly effective at picking up tips as an off-blocker. Her niche with [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] has also varied, as Jones has flexed her strong middle-back defense as a six-rotation hitter. She can even run the offense as a setter. What will the storyline be in 2026?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773383"],"_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-695984c0a2d17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We know all about the connection between Omaha Concordia and Club Legacy. That link is now more impactful than ever after Omaha Concordia's trip to the Class C1 semifinals. Perkes added to the narrative with a 0.288 hitting percentage and 0.7 blocks per set for the imposing Mustang frontcourt. Her efficiency shone all the way to the state tournament, where Perkes hit over 0.400 in two of Concordia's three postseason contests. Club Legacy will be happy to bring its stable of Mustangs back to the fray for another year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773390"],"_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-695984c0a2dd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin was an early standout last fall as her Omaha Duchesne Academy squad slugged through a loaded Bellevue West Invite. This [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] standout brought enough size and athleticism to square up with any of the event's high-flying attackers. Moreover, Martin has made considerable offensive progress and can tee off in front of the setter or behind. She'll reach even higher this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773429"],"_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-695984c0a2e72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're lingering in the [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] gym a little longer. Success at Bellevue West and River City goes hand-in-hand with players like Anstine representing both groups. Anstine finished 2025 with 100 kills on a balanced Thunderbird offense, and she did her damage in various ways. Her top highlights came on the right pin, where Anstine exhibited her knack for seeing the block and adjusting accordingly. She fits the mold of many other River City pin hitters who can score and make positive first touches when needed. That full array of skills will flourish again in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499000"],"_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-695984c0a2f0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tri County and [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] have developed a solid pipeline lately, and Clark's emergence provides yet another example. This multi-talented left-side hitter has upped her production in every year of her Trojan career, culminating in 3.8 kills per set as a junior. And, like any [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] standout, Clark is a major backcourt contributor who isn't afraid to take up space in the serve-receive pattern. [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 17 Black will surely harness that all-around impact and give Clark a launching pad to our 2027 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521297"],"_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-695984c0a2fe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] is adding a decorated state champion to the fold this spring. Rinne joins a stacked [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Black lineup after putting down three kills per set en route to Freeman's Class C2 title. This physical opposite has found her stride as an upperclassman and did not shy away from the bright lights in Lincoln. Rather, Rinne put up some of her best numbers in the postseason, including a .300-plus hitting percentage in the state semifinals and finals. Her length as a blocker will also be an asset and bring [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE']'s 17s stable to another level. Rinne's rankings debut is looming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->