Position Rankings Update: 2028 Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week, our <a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2028-rankings/">2028 player rankings</a> were updated, expanding the total prospects to triple digits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the updated libero rankings in this talented class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6981ecc612df2"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 2028 Liberos</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='553151' first='Ashlyn' last='Pelon'], Marian/Legacy: </strong>Pelon was thrown into the fire right away as a freshman and she's shown she can compete against the very best in the state and play at a high level. Pelon plays with great poise and an elite level of consistency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='834311' first='Kinsley' last='Whitfield'], Byron Center/FaR Out: </strong>A talented all-around athlete, Whitfield uses her athleticism and quickness to make some very challenging digs. She's got great instincts and stays very light on her feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='454374' first='Addison' last='Nostrandt'], Birch Run/Michigan Elite: </strong>Nostrandt follows in a line of impressive defenders from Birch Run. She's a high-effort player that is getting more and more polished in her technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='887162' first='Lyla' last='Russell'], Imlay City/Michigan Elite: </strong>Russell is able to make the most out of any opportunity, as she is able to play some great out-of-system balls to give her hitters a chance to succeed, but she's also able to dig up some vicious attacks when they come her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='761443' first='Meg' last='Schreur'], South Christian/FaR Out: </strong>Schreur is a player that you know is going to leave it all on the floor, as she isn't afraid to get beat up to keep a ball in play. She's able to compile big dig totals because she's always on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others To Watch</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800531' first='Olivia' last='Tyler'], Jonesville: </strong>Tyler is one of the most experienced liberos in this class in terms of varsity play. She's a machine in the back row that makes her serve receive and passing look rather effortless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587006' first='Hope' last='Purwadihardja'], Plymouth/Michigan: </strong>Purwadihardja has quickly transitioned into being a strong defensive prospect. As a former setter, she sees the court well and can anticipate where the ball is going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587009' first='Kaitlyn' last='Koceski'], Novi/Legacy: </strong>Koceski is a well-rounded athlete that can excel as a defender, but also has the ability to play the outside. She's light on her feet and able to adjust quickly to whatever role she's needed in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847397' first='Bridget' last='Wiggins'], Sacred Heart/Mid-Michigan Aces: </strong>Wiggins is a great energy player that has her play and effort rub off on her teammates. She communicates well while playing at a high level as a defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848766' first='Hadley' last='Wagaman'], Bronson/Empowered: </strong>Bronson has a gem on their hands in Wagaman, who is well-coached and determined to get to every ball possible. On top of her ability to keep the ball off the floor, Wagaman also brings a high-level serve to the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->