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<p>While many of the Top 50 players in the Class of 2026 have made their college commitments, but the talent pool is far from dry. There are elite athletes available and poised to make an impact at the next level.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive & Setting Gems</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='385676' first='Elexis' last='West'] (#49, Farmington) – The highest-ranked uncommitted DS/L (#49 overall).</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='261253' first='Madison' last='Pridon'] (#64, Chaska) – A 5'8" Setter running a high-level offense.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='447743' first='Abby' last='McNutt'] (#61, East Ridge) – A versatile OH/DS/L who can fill multiple roles.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pin Hitters Ready to Score</h2>
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<p>Programs looking for offense should have their eyes on [player_tooltip player_id='462870' first='Emma' last='Thein'] (#29, MACCRAY). As a 6'0" Pin, she brings ideal height and athleticism to the pin. Other top available attackers include:</p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='199398' first='Dylan' last='Raveling'] (#39, Prior Lake) – 5'10" Outside with experience playing at a high level.</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='830483' first='Brielle' last='Ogdahl'] (#48, Willmar) – 5'11" Outside </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='389639' first='Jada' last='Johnson'] (#50, [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South']) – 5'10" Pin was a key contributor to [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South']s last 2 state championships.</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='364683' first='Finley' last='Lane'] (#65, Eden Prairie) – 5'9" Pin who is still operating as a hidden gem</li>
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<p>The highest-ranked uncommitted player is [player_tooltip player_id='809638' first='Grace' last='Hertaus'] (#26, [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South']). At 5'10", she is a dynamic Middle Blocker from one of the state's premier programs. She is joined by [player_tooltip player_id='323900' first='Ellie' last='Koprek'] (#43, Monticello), a 6'1" MB/RS who offers size and versatility, and [player_tooltip player_id='348387' first='Isabella' last='Leaf'] (#51, Anoka), a 5'11" MB with great length and a fast arm.</p>
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<p>Recruiting for the Class of 2026 is still happening. These athletes have the skill sets to compete immediately at the collegiate level.</p>
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While many of the Top 50 players in the Class of 2026 have made their college commitments, but the talent pool is far from dry. There are elite athletes available and poised to make an impact at the next level.
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