2027 Rankings Update: Top Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2027-rankings/">2027 player rankings</a> </strong>were updated this week as we enter the start of the 2026 prep season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The setters in this class bring a lot of dynamic play, some of which are right in the mix to be among the best in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at the top 2027 setters in our latest rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32561","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a83a79267dcd"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 Setters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442995' first='Marlie' last='Smith'], Clarkston/Legacy: </strong>The North Carolina commit is as fierce of a competitor as they come. She shows great command of an offense and can push a pace that is hard for many to match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454358' first='Lily' last='Tripi'], Eisenhower/Michigan Elite: </strong>A setter/hitter combo player that is committed to the College of Charleston, Tripi brings so many intangibles to the floor that you want in a setter. She's quick, athletic, accurate, and a great leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490372' first='Piper' last='Cebulski'], GR Christian/FaR Out: </strong>Another elite combo player, Cebulski sees the court as well as anyone and knows how to turn on the ball to keep opponents guessing. She's got the pacing and touch to be a special setter at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710832' first='Anneliese' last='Weber'], OLSM/Michigan Elite: </strong>A standout setter that had an injury slow down her momentum last fall, Weber has bounced back nicely and is back to showing why she's among the best in the class. She's committed to Winthrop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='471313' first='Nellie' last='Alves'], Novi/L2: </strong>A Ferris State commit, Alves has a lot of experience and polish at the position. She communicates well and gets the best out of her hitters. She will bring a lot of positives to the Ferris State program.</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='443001' first='Zoe' last='Ryan'], Flat Rock/Michigan Elite: </strong>An Albion commit, [player_tooltip player_id='443001' first='Zoe' last='Ryan'] is a player that hits the ground running every time she's on the floor. She is constantly adding to her game and elevating the play of her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442969' first='Avery' last='Stepp'], South Lyon East/Legacy: </strong>Stepp is a prospect that can set and also has displayed some great defensive ability. Wherever she is on the court, she's found a way to excel and just keeps getting better as an overall prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778028' first='Bria' last='Hogeboom'], Grand Haven/MVA: </strong>Running the Grand Haven offense, Hogeboom helped take the Bucs to great heights last year. While she works with dynamic hitter, Hogeboom shows high levels of accuracy and tempo to make her hitters better as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='456251' first='Alexa' last='Turner'], SMCC/Athlete HQ: </strong>As part of a proud SMCC program, Turner has pushed herself to be an explosive combo setter/hitter that the Kestrels can rely on. She's a great overall athlete with a lot of drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='460587' first='Bridget' last='Boughton'], Lakeland/High Performance: </strong>Another setter/hitter combo, Boughton has a lot of explosiveness that allows her to make big plays in all phases of the game. She stays light on her feet and challenges herself to make tough sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->