2028 Rankings Update: Top Liberos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2028-rankings/"><strong>2028 Player Rankings</strong></a>have been updated and expanded with the new prep season getting underway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a strong class for defenders, with many establishing themselves among the best in the state, regardless of age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the top liberos from the latest Class of 2028 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8f4111322cd"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 Liberos</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='553151' first='Ashlyn' last='Pelon'], Marian/Legacy: </strong>A Maryland commit, Pelon has been the bar setter for defenders in this class since she was a freshman. She's very polished and plays with elite instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834311' first='Kinsley' last='Whitfield'], Byron Center/FaR Out: </strong>A Western Michigan commit, Whitfield has the athleticism to play as an outside hitter, but uses her quickness and agility to be one of the top defenders in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454374' first='Addison' last='Nostrandt'], Birch Run/Michigan Elite: </strong>A picture of consistency, Nostrandt is outstanding with her serve receive and passing. She's always looking calm and collected on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587009' first='Kaitlyn' last='Koceski'], Novi/Legacy: </strong>Another defender that can also play the outside, Koceski has greatly improved her stock in the last year. She's following in a great line of Novi defenders and is proving she can make an impact in all phases of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='887162' first='Lyla' last='Russell'], Imlay City/Michigan Elite: </strong>Russell is always on the move and finding herself in great position to dig up the big attackers. She's also very reliable when it comes to backing up her hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Liberos To Watch</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849554' first='Madison' last='Gammon'], Clarkston/Legacy: </strong>Gammon is coming off a strong showing in club season and has proven she can be a big strength for any back row she's part of. She's got great form and poise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='712151' first='Lily' last='Eveland'], Lowell/MVA: </strong>Eveland is a dig machine and tireless in her pursuits of the ball. She has a knack for making a tremendous dive or sprawl to keep the ball off the floor, but quickly regroups to be ready for the next attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='791423' first='Allison' last='Lee'], Skyline/Legacy: </strong>Lee might only be listed at 5'0”, but she covers a lot of space on the defensive end of things. She's good at directing traffic and getting herself squared up to take on the big attacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709804' first='McKenzie' last='Reid'], Lake Orion/High Performance: </strong>Reid has been taking on the bumps and bruises of playing against the state's top hitters for years and it's made her a gritty libero that keeps getting better. Her work ethic should keep raising her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848766' first='Hadley' last='Wagaman'], Bronson/Empowered: </strong>Coming from the Bronson program, Wagaman is well-coached and shows good leadership skills. She plays with a lot of heart and can't be counted out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->