Outside the Box: Top Players Outside the Top 30 to Watch

<p><em><strong>Be sure to follow @lshotvb on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lshotvb/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lshotvb?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">Tik Tok </a>and <a href="https://x.com/LineShotVBall">Twitter</a> for all things volleyball!</strong></em></p>   <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lshotvb/video/7587129987304590647?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">Check out the latest video from Line Shot on Tik Tok Today!</a></em></strong></p>   <p><strong><em>--</em></strong></p>   <p>This 2027 class in Michigan is stacked from top to bottom. Some may say that this is one of the most well rounded classes to come out of Michigan in recent years. From the Metro to the West side and to everything else around, there is top notch talent coming out of every pocket Michigan has to offer.</p>   <p>We took a look at some of the top 30 prospects that have yet to make their call on colleges. In this one, we are looking at some of the finest players outside of the top 30 that could easily make a huge impact on any program.</p>   <p>For a lot of these athletes, you could label them as late bloomers or under the radar snags. They're coming into the latter parts of their high school careers with a lot of pop! Don't say I didn't warn you!</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='586777' first='Nemiah' last='Carper'] - Roscommon/Mid-Mich Aces</h2>   <p>This middle blocker has the size to compete at just about any program in the country. At 6'2, [player_tooltip player_id='586777' first='Nemiah' last='Carper'] has all of the makings to be an elite level investment. Her size bodes her well and she has proven that she has tons of athleticism. Her lateral movement and transition game has come a long way this past year and has landed on many radars.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='523848' first='Nicole' last='McDowell'] - Notre Dame Prep/Legacy</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='523848' first='Nicole' last='McDowell'] is definitely a player I am surprised to see still unmarked for the next level. While she has played her career thus far as a middle blocker, McDowell could make an excellent case for a pin attacker. She jumps well, she has a fast swing and her range has grown immensely. This upcoming 17s year for club will be quite telling to her future.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Annelise Weber - Orchard Lake St. Mary/Michigan Elite</h2>   <p>Annelise Weber could very well be the steal of the class. In the club season, she turned a lot of heads with her impressive show running. However, with all that momentum, Weber was sidelined this fall due to injury, but is coming back with that same trajectory. Weber has hopped over to Michigan Elite and will be running the offense for the top 17 Mizuno squad in the club.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='827359' first='Megan' last='Glass'] - Hudsonville/Impact</h2>   <p>I was really wowed by this middle blocker multiple times throughout the fall. Whenever Hudsonville needed a player to dominate at the net, [player_tooltip player_id='827359' first='Megan' last='Glass'] was there to answer. Whether it be with her block or her attack, Glass was a unassuming, yet dangerous player. She has the build to be a very competitive player for the next level and has the vision to drive her stock up as well.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='762765' first='Natasha' last='Harvey'] - Mercy/XTreme</h2>   <p>There is a lot of middles that have loads of potential in this 2027 class. [player_tooltip player_id='762765' first='Natasha' last='Harvey'] is one of them that you really cannot sleep on. She falls a bit under the radar playing amongst some of the best on a stacked Mercy roster. She then plays her club ball at Club Xtreme out of Detroit and shines on the court. Harvey is as explosive and raw as they come. She has a live wire arm that has the makings to take her quite far in the game.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='845232' first='Avery' last='Bailey'] - Midland Dow/Mid-Mich Aces</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='845232' first='Avery' last='Bailey'] turned a lot of heads this season with her eye popping all state performance. A lefty south paw on the right side, Bailey seemingly came out of nowhere and so did Midland Dow. Her development over the offseason that led into her junior campaign was incredible. Bailey is showing off much better range of shots and a variety of routes for her to attack from. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='443001' first='Zoe' last='Ryan'] - Flat Rock/Michigan Elite</h2>   <p>This setter could run one heck of an offense, but I think she could also make one insane libero as well. Just look at the collegiate trends, some of the best liberos were once top level setters. That's [player_tooltip player_id='443001' first='Zoe' last='Ryan']. Ryan has all the attributes, both physically and mentally to thrive in either role. Her on court presence and leadership allows her to be the perfect setter. Ryan understands the flow of the game and can elevate it even further. Her appearance on the court for Flat Rock was a game changer for both her and the program as they saw themselves in their first ever state championship in program history.</p>

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