Stock-Rising Senior Duos in Updated Kansas 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is it too early to look ahead to the fall?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our newest wave of Kansas rankings updates has begun, and we're kicking it off with the veterans. The Class of 2027 has blazed quite a trail on the prep scene over the past few years, and one big prep opportunity remains this fall. Kansas' senior class is ready to deliver some lasting impressions that will shake up our perception of the Sunflower State hierarchy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And we're already jumbled that hierarchy a bit. Even after spending so much time with the 2027s, we still learned some new things this spring. That has led to some shakeups in the rankings, including among high school teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, we're here for the duos. Kansas' top volleyball powerhouses will be eager to bring these duos back for one last dance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["586626"],"_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-6a4954225c568"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davee's length and stature immediately set her apart, but this UNK commit has the skills to back it up. She patrolled the middle for this year's KNVBC 17 Showtime unit, producing indefensible swings in front of the setter. That same influence applied to her junior campaign with Maize South, highlighted by a near-0.300 hitting clip. We had to give this gem a rankings bump with how well her game will translate to a D2 powerhouse at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["841883"],"_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-6a4954225c5de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This tandem transcends the high school stage. Stoughton joins Davee for year-round cohesion with KNVBC 17 Showtime on the club side. If you're looking for a southpaw opposite with show-stopping potential, Stoughton is a must-see prospect in Kansas' Class of 2027. She has a springy, explosive approach that gives her infinite avenues to swing on the right antenna. Maize South will bring a compelling crew in 2026 after Stoughton was the third-best scorer on last year's unit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["445556"],"_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-6a4963fe83b7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nover-Estes' gun-slinging style has meshed perfectly with PVA 17 Elite's star-studded lineup. Loyola Marymount was eager to pick up this dynamic setter, who did a little of everything for Lawrence Free State High School as a junior. Nover-Estes averaged nearly nine assists per set and was also a leading backcourt defender for the Firebirds. This year's Show Me Qualifier brought more stock-rising moments en route to a fifth-place finish. Expect another uptick in the win column during Nover-Estes' swan song prep season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["524700"],"_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-6a4963fe83be2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We complete the duo with Lawrence Free State's go-to terminator in last year's campaign. Clark connected with Nover-Estes to the tune of nearly 400 total kills in 2025. The Lipscomb commit projects as a middle blocker at the net level, but her tenure with Free State has revealed her ability to pounce on any tempo or location. Clark repped KC Power 17-1 during the club campaign and helped her crew reach the coveted 17 Open Gold bracket. That's plenty of positive movement for a senior surge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["775583"],"_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-6a4963fe83c35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steele's heavy-handed approach has propelled her up the 2027 leaderboard heading into her final year at Olathe South. She's building off a 220-kill junior campaign, but Steele has improved even further through her training with MAVS KC 17 National. That culminated in a trip to USAV Nationals, where Steele hammered away on the right antenna. Her fearlessness will be a big hit with the Falcons this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905648"],"_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-6a4963fe83c7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's another year-round combo for the Class of 2027. The Olathe South pipeline delivers another gem for MAVS KC 17 National, and this one runs the show at the setter spot. The Falcons rallied around their junior setter last fall, and Legleiter knew how to find her 17 National teammate in the front row. Steele and Legleiter have the connection that can take over matches, particularly during MAVS's bid-earning triumph at the Northeast Qualifier. Gaining more quality reps at GJNC has primed Olathe South for a breakout fall season behind its senior leaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802538"],"_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-6a4963fe83cbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We were very eager to bring Kramer into the mix for this 2027 update. This Jefferson County North libero was the steady backcourt force that lifted the Chargers to a brilliant 42-7 campaign. Kramer brings influence that transcends the stat sheet, as she regularly delivers pinpoint passes to help her offense operate. This was particularly apparent this spring during Kramer's stint with Atchison Attackers, which piled up quality wins on the Heart of America circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816187"],"_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-6a4963fe83d03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This wasn't supposed to be a feature solely about duos joining forces for high school and club, but we couldn't pass up this opportunity from the Atchison Attackers camp. Weishaar capitalized on Kramer's stellar defensive work with Jefferson County North last fall, compiling an impressive highlight tape in the Chargers' frontcourt. This rangy attacker added to her repertoire by racking up quality reps at the outside hitter spot. We've seen Weishaar patrol the middle, but her positional designation is up for debate. This year's Atchison Attackers squad was eager to use Weishaar's quick arm wherever it would get the most chances to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->