Northern Lakes League Top Returners for 2026

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["592201"],"_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-6a69758ec7217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ramsdell-Washington is a top prospect in the Prep Dig 2027 class as the 6'1 middle has continued to grow her skill set as an active and dynamic force at the net. The North Texas commit was a 1st team NLL selection in 2025 following another solid output on both sides of the ball. She contributed 2.3 k/s while once again averaging over three blocks per match. Look for her numbers to increase as Northview looks to replace some key offense that graduated last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-6a69758ec728b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony Wayne has been a juggernaut of a team the past couple of seasons but enter a new era following the graduation of some longstanding primary contributors that helped grow their impact at the state level. Gardner is their top returning as the Bowling Green State commit has six-rotation skills to be terminal with her arm while have good range in her passing and defense. She enters her senior season following a 2025 effort that included 3.9 k/s on a .311 efficiency, both career highs. The 1st team all-league selection also added over eight digs per match for the third straight season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831387"],"_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-6a69758ec72dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a complete athlete as she has been a factor for Findlay across multiple sport seasons. Key to their basketball and softball teams, Harris had a breakout season in volleyball during her sophomore season in 2025. The 2nd team NLL honoree averaged 3.3 k/s as, at 5'7, she is athletic with good physicality to be productive with her arm and in what she can do with her passing and defense. She added over 11 digs per match last season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819902"],"_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-6a69758ec732a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parker is one of the more physical offensive threats in the league. At 6'0, she a versatile lefty attacker that can terminate through a variety of attack points and tempos. She had a career high 234 kills for a 2.8 k/s average, earning 1st team NLL honors. With just over 600 career kills, she also enters her senior season with 157 total blocks. At 18-6 overall, expect Ross to rely on Parker even more in 2026 as she is the key returning offensive piece from a season ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["574427"],"_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-6a69758ec7376"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sauer's 2025 junior season was her best as she led Northview's offense with a career high 764 assists. Her total entering her final high school season is 1,331 total assists. Northview has some good pieces returning and should be competitive as Sauer is one of two returning 1st team all-league selections coming back for this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to keep an eye on in 2026:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='765935' first='Sophia' last='Harshman'] - Southview | 5'5 OH/DS</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='766762' first='Hayden' last='Dircksen'] - Ross | DS/L</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='806313' first='Leah' last='Hazuda'] - Clay | S</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='732858' first='Azhi' last='Allen'] - Napolean | DS/L</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->