2027 Rankings Include Top 25 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732846"],"_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-6993ba4da71c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony Wayne made another valiant effort towards a state championship, coming up just shy in the DII final match. However, Gardner came back for her junior year with a much improved approach regarding her skills and confidence that increased her point scoring. One kill shy of leading the Generals, she had a career best 347 kills that included a 3.9 k/s average and a .311 efficiency. The Bowling Green State commit plays for Legacy's (MI) top 17U squad that recently finished top 10 at the NIT in 17 Elite division .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["763887"],"_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-6993ba4da722c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thornsley makes a big jump as she continues to rack up the accolades, including several honors following the 2025 high school season, including all-Ohio recognition. Surpassing 1,000 career assists for Circleville, Thornsley is an athletic and dynamic distributor with good elevation to contact and consistent accuracy through her touch and location to all options from pin to pin. Get a look at her with [program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.61 as she has great tools for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["549972"],"_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-6993ba4da7286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Big10 commit to Northwestern, Knapke climbs a few spots after a terrific fall high school effort leading Olentangy Berlin with 366 total digs and a 15.3 d/m average for a career best output. Her point flow engagement and connection is among the best as she maintains her focus and balance well as her response to what her team needs is efficient and effective. She contributes in a variety of ways through her passing, defense, accurate second touch location, and overall court leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480804"],"_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-6993ba4da72f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Division V all-Ohio honoree, May had a career best high school season with 439 total kills that resulted in a 4.8 k/s average. She now has over 1,000 kills for her varsity career along with 710 total digs and 145 service aces. She is terminal from anywhere on the court, using her 6'0 frame and athleticism to elevate and swing through space or at the top of the blockers' hands. Versailles had their best season in recent years at 21-6 overall as May has been a key part of their recent growth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["717161"],"_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-6993ba4da733f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stutzman (*pictured) makes a big jump following another stellar high school season that has trended forward regarding her contributions on the club scene. She has some of the best two-way tools as she is athletic and physical in how she performs and competes. A lot of her success comes from her arm as the lefty brings big heat through big speed. She scores at the pin as well as turning on a ball from the setting position. A district player of the year, she was also selected 2nd team all-Ohio. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->