Five 2027 Rankings Risers Ahead of H.S. Season

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480837"],"_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-6a6212156ee70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moeddel was the top offensive threat for Seton in 2025 as they won their second consecutive DI state title. She finished top three offensively in the GGCL, returning in 2026 with an opportunity to increase her impact in both efficiency and effectiveness given she'll likely shoulder more of the offensive load following the graduation of some key parts from 2025. At 6'1, her range and athleticism is impressive as she can be terminal as a middle and at the right pin. This group has the ball control and distribution around her to keep her involved through good situations often. The Xavier commit also puts up a huge block as she had 94 total last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["569698"],"_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-6a6212156eed4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marrero hangs on to the top spot among DS/L prospects but not without a good push of other prospects in this position behind her. The Cleveland State commit has expanded her effort and range, often taking control of a good portion of the court for her club team in the serve receive phase. Her reaction to pass the ball is efficient and dynamic as she is very quick and gets herself stopped and balance to sustain good control of her platform to the point of contact. Look for her to assume the primary libero role for SJA as this team returns a core group of athletes that have all upgraded their tools, which should have them competing well in 2026 following a challenging fall in 2025 (10-14 overall).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["488371"],"_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-6a6212156ef1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newland was good this recent club season as the primary libero for her club team. She makes a jump in the rankings and among the top DS/L prospects in this Ohio class. Her skills have grown more efficient in her movement and pursuit of the ball, which has increased her effectiveness in delivering the first touch with more accuracy more often to get her team's offense in motion. Lake Catholic, with multiple state titles in recent years, will once again be a favorite for a long postseason run and impact on the regional and state fields, especially with Newland contributing to their passing and defense, a big strength for this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480807"],"_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-6a6212156ef61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edgington is a standout athlete as she was stellar during the basketball season following a big fall campaign on the volleyball court in 2025. She led Circleville at 4.2 k/s and is certain to bring big offense in her senior season. Terminating at over 50% last fall, she is highly efficient in using her length and athleticism to drive the ball aggressively onto the opposing defense. Her defense is equally as good as she contributed 3.5 b/m and enters her senior season with over 200 career blocks. She followed up the volleyball season by averaging 20 points per game through the basketball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480824"],"_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-6a6212156efa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murray was top five offensively in 2025 and is the top returning terminator following the graduation of others. With 280 total kills, she returns with a big effort ahead of her after a successful club season. Anderson finished 13-5 in ECC play and will compete well among the top teams with Murray's arm to lead the way. What will factor is her ability to score through different attack points and tempos as she can develop good arm speed to the point of contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->