2027 Rankings Update: Top Outside Hitters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2027-rankings/">2027 player rankings</a> </strong>were updated heading into the new prep season, and this class is stacked with talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At outside hitter, there's some prospects that are going to very prestigious Division 1 college programs and are sure to make a splash at the next level a year from now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the latest outside hitter rankings in the Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32564","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8361a99cacf"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5 Outside Hitters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442987' first='Kate' last='Kalczynski'], Mercy/Legacy: </strong>This Penn State commit has pushed herself to being one of the top prospects in the nation and she leads the way in this class with her powerful attack and polished offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='462086' first='Mallory' last='Woiteshek'], Grand Haven: FaR Out: </strong>The 6'3” Woiteshek is heading to Michigan State. She's got great agility and athleticism for her size, making her a prized prospect for the Spartans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='467901' first='Mallory' last='Wandel'], Rockford/MVA: </strong>Another Michigan State commit, Wandel leaves it all on the floor and can make an impact in all three phases of the game. Not many can outwork this well-balanced outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442982' first='Grace' last='Goodyke'], GR Christian/FaR Out: </strong>A Dayton commit, Goodyke has had to play at a high level since she was a freshman, but keeps finding ways to get better. She's got the athleticism and technique to be truly special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='470031' first='Avery' last='Kapeller'], OLSM/Michigan Elite: </strong>A Georgetown commit, Kapeller has put in the work to keep climbing up this list of talented outsides. She can place the ball anywhere and do it with power and velocity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Others to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839917' first='Sarah' last='Giroux'], Flat Rock/Michigan Elite: </strong>Giroux was a breakout start in 2025 and has now landed a spot with Wayne State. She's a tenacious leader that always finds a way to come through with a timely play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='456516' first='Kennedy' last='Duncan'], South Lyon/High Performance: </strong>Duncan is very explosive and stays light on her feet to be able to come through with a key dig or key block at any moment. She's going to be a major impact player for South Lyon this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523847' first='Rory' last='O'Connell'], Howell/Legacy: </strong>Another outside on the rise, this Grand Valley State commit shows a lot of savvy on the floor, making smart shots at the right time while still being able to dial up a fastball at the net when she needs to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='455952' first='Sofie' last='Williams'], Oakland Christina/Legacy: </strong>A Davenport commit, Williams is one of the shining stars in the smaller divisions of the MHSAA. She's got a lot of power and plays with the aggressiveness you want to see at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='844224' first='Ruby' last='Hughes'], Newaygo: </strong>Hughes was one of the most productive players all-around in the MHSAA last fall. She puts a lot on her shoulders, but can back it up through her technically strong play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->