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Unheralded 2027’s : Quiet Names BIG GAMES

Unheralded 2027’s : Quiet Names BIG GAMES
Tobias Walker
Tobias Walker February 22, 2026 @ 04:10 PM
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Isabella Miechowicki
Isabella Miechowicki 6'0" | OH/MB | 2027
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The phrase&nbsp;<em>“you can't teach height”</em>&nbsp;fits perfectly here. Ella is tall, athletic, and knows exactly how to use every inch of her frame. She moves lightly on her feet, runs the floor with ease, and her attacking ability is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Her slide is a weapon, fast, smooth, and elevated, and she consistently gets on top of the ball to create powerful, precise swings. Defensively, Ella isn't one-dimensional. She uses her length and awareness to form a real wall at the net. Whether she's reading in a team block or shutting down attackers on a solo, she gets touches that change possessions and momentum.&nbsp;We'll be paying to watch her soon enough,&nbsp;and high school gym admission is a bargain for the kind of talent Ella brings. Enjoy the show while we still have courtside access.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='826438' first='Isabella' last='Miechowicki']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Deerfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='429178' first='MOD' last='VBC']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6986ce218c730"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finding Izzy has been a true gem,&nbsp;a prospect with real upside and clear room for growth. She doesn't shy away from big&nbsp;match moments, and the talent she brings to the court backs that up every time.&nbsp;Competing with&nbsp;MOD Elite, Izzy's tools are consistently on display, and she often elevates her game even more during the school season. Defensively, she's fearless, she'll lay out for a ball without hesitation, and her passing is both clean and dependable. At the net, she shows strong blocking instincts, reading hitters early and closing space efficiently. Her&nbsp;court awareness&nbsp;stands out: quick feet, quick reactions, and a lively bounce that helps her press over the net and make opponents pay. Izzy is a name you'll want to keep on your radar because she is rising and isn't slowing down anytime soon.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Anna Higham","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lockport","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='629296' first='Chi' last='City'] Volleyball ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6986ced16d8e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anna is truly a jack‑of‑all‑trades,&nbsp;the kind of athlete who proves she belongs every time she steps on the court.&nbsp;Competing for&nbsp;Lockport High School&nbsp;and&nbsp;[program_tooltip program_id='629296' first='Chi' last='City'], she matches up against high-level talent without hesitation, and her game rises to meet the challenge. Her competitiveness shows in every swing. She hits with real intent, heavy, controlled, and accurate, consistently targeting seams and making defenders work. On the other hand, she brings strong placement and spot finding that can shift momentum in a single swing. In the back row, Anna holds her own just as well. She has solid technique, reads the game quickly, and keeps rallies alive with disciplined, reliable defense. Not much gets past her when she's locked in.&nbsp;With her versatility, work ethic, and all-around impact, playing at the collegiate level won't be a problem for Anna,&nbsp;and she has definitely caught our attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jenna DeYoung","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hanover Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='429117' first='Epic' last='United Volleyball']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699b3c7907d3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every team wants a versatile attacker, and Jenna gives you&nbsp;precisely that opportunity.&nbsp;Standing&nbsp;6'2"&nbsp;but playing as if she's&nbsp;6'5", her presence alone provides any lineup with a fighting chance. Fortunately for&nbsp;Epic United, they have her locking down the middle and making a significant impact. Jenna is&nbsp;quick off the floor and fast to her spot, able to adjust to any approach and even take the ball straight out of the setter's hands when needed. She attacks with legit force, the kind that puts pressure on defenders before she even swings. But what makes her even more challenging to handle is the unpredictability: she keeps blockers guessing with her range, timing, and ability to run any set in the playbook. She's a&nbsp;coach's dream and a setter's best friend, capable of executing everything from quicks to slides to combo patterns.&nbsp;&nbsp;On top of that, she's flat-out fun to watch and surely fun to play alongside.&nbsp;The next level isn't a question of if;&nbsp;it's simply&nbsp;a matter of&nbsp;where and what Jenna wants for herself.&nbsp;For now, we get to enjoy her game up close while we can, because her ceiling is only getting higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brielle Simmons","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lyons Township High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] VBC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699b3c7907dce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quiet but fiery,&nbsp;that's&nbsp;precisely what you're getting from Brielle in the back row.&nbsp;She's the anchor for every team she suits up for, and this spring,&nbsp;[program_tooltip program_id='429084' first='Adversity' last='VBC']&nbsp;has theirs. Brielle plays with a competitive edge that shows in every rep, every rally, and every ball she goes after. She leaves everything on the floor, and what makes her even more dangerous is that she's&nbsp;still growing, never satisfied, always pushing toward the top. Her&nbsp;footwork, movement, and defensive technique&nbsp;stand out immediately. She tracks the ball with precision, reads plays early, and makes tough digs look routine. Passing is accurate and consistent, giving her hitters clean opportunities to score. When it comes to competition level, she's already operating at a high tier, and she continues to prove why every notepad should have her name written down.&nbsp;Brielle brings intensity, IQ, and a steady back‑row presence,&nbsp;a true difference‑maker you'll want to watch closely as she keeps leveling up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📧&nbsp;<em>For inquiries, connections, or coverage opportunities:</em>&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<strong>PrepDig.com</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Follow on Socials:</strong><br>•&nbsp;<strong>IG:</strong>&nbsp;@PrepDigTobias<br>•&nbsp;<strong>TikTok:</strong>&nbsp;@tobiaswalkeac<br>•&nbsp;<strong>X:</strong>&nbsp;@PrepDigTobias | @TobiasWalk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
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School: Lincoln Way Central
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