10+ Midwest Athletes To Be On 2027 National Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're releasing the Prep Dig Class of 2027 National Rankings on Tuesday, October 20.&nbsp; This will bein time for athletes to add to their resume for signing day on November 11.&nbsp; Prep Dig will also be releasing national recruiting class rankings on October 27.&nbsp; This will be an interesting class to monitor as they enter college as the first class to go in with the five for five rule.&nbsp; Let's take a look at 20 Midwest athletes who will be in the rankings!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480396"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a2534e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Kubik will be heading into the college volleyball world where we saw Peyton's older sisters Madi Kubik (Nebraska) and Hayden Kubik (Nebraska/Tennessee) make their mark.&nbsp; Peyton Kubik has been a force out of Kansas City where she has been a star at Dynasty.&nbsp; This team is accustomed to the bright lights of the open courts where they are accustomed to playing in big day three matches of qualifiers.&nbsp; Kubik has also been able to play for the USA Youth National teams where her all around game of being able to serve receive, defend, and score points in multiple ways has been fun to watch over the years.&nbsp; She will be part of a very talented recruiting class heading to Pitt from 2027.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458117"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a253aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another sister connection with [player_tooltip player_id='458117' first='Malorie' last='Boesiger'] heading to Nebraska where her older sister Maisie was a Husker who recently finished her eligibility in 2025.&nbsp; Malorie has been playing her club ball for Nebraska One where she was playing up two age groups with the current class of sophomores in college and then rebuilt a team with top prep prospects out of Nebraska that included Creighton commit [player_tooltip player_id='445956' first='Reagan' last='Wallraff'] and future teammate in [player_tooltip player_id='555495' first='Shayla' last='Rautenberg'] who is one of the top 2028s in the nation.&nbsp; Prior to signing, Boesiger will look to lead her high school team of Norris to another state title where it has been a family affair with her mom, Christina Boesiger as her coach for high school and club.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["445956"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a253f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Creighton is keeping one of the top prospects in Nebraska close to home.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='445956' first='Reagan' last='Wallraff'] is a terminal six rotation outside hitter who can score points in bunches.&nbsp; She has a cannon for an arm where she is terminal from the pins as well as the backrow. She has teamed up with Nebraska commit [player_tooltip player_id='458117' first='Malorie' last='Boesiger'] on the club courts for Nebraska One and is currently looking to finish her high school career on top for Elkhorn North who is currently ranked 2nd in Nebraska's largest class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["479571"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a254bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So explosive.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='479571' first='Maggie' last='Kurpeikis'] will be heading to Michigan as the top recruit out of the Illinois Class of 2027.&nbsp; She is on one of the top high school teams in the nation in Marist who is always a perennial power.&nbsp; This past club season she was part of the [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17 Adidas team who was an open qualifier with some high powered college commits that also includes future Minnesota Gopher Kalynn Brookbrank who will be making her national rankings debut next week.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["448138"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a25500"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michigan is getting quite the outside hitter duo in [player_tooltip player_id='530623' first='Luca' last='Bombacino'] and [player_tooltip player_id='479571' first='Maggie' last='Kurpeikis'].&nbsp; Bombacino has put together quite a career for Michio Volleyball Club out of Chicagoland and preps for Chesterton High School out of Northwest Indiana.&nbsp; She is a six rotation outside hitter with a physical and athletic style of play where she can handle a high volume of swings who can score from any pin or backrow position.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453085"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a25541"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaelyn Bjorklund out of the South Minneapolis Metro area who preps at Lakeville South will be part of an exciting class heading to Clemson.&nbsp; She is one of the top setters out of the Midwest where she has competed at a high level. Her high school team of Lakeville South has won the past two large class state titles in Minnesota and has been a key piece of the success at Northern Lights. She plays with physicality and athleticism and has shown she can attack as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453086"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a2557c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This class of athletes in Minnesota runs deep.&nbsp; Ellery DeBoer out of Willmar, Minnesota was one of the first big commits for this Michigan State Class of 2027 commits.&nbsp; Another Minnesota athlete heading to MSU is libero Cora Bicknese.&nbsp; There is plenty of momentum being generated for the green and white where they are making a run in the B1G and are looking to host opening round NCAA Tournament matches. DeBoer brings maturity to the game with a high IQ and knows how to run a fast, high level offense where it will be exciting to see her take the next step.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725193"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a255b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kairos out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been producing some extremely high level college commits and Madelynn Henry is one!&nbsp; The six rotation outside hitter packs a punch with her swing.&nbsp; She is a high flyer who isn't afraid to take a big rip.&nbsp; She has been part of the Kairos squads who are competing for open level championships.&nbsp; Oregon has been picking up some key pieces from all over the country and will be fun to see these high level athletes come together on one court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490013"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a255f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='490013' first='Logan' last='Vogt'] will be staying close to home, committing to Iowa State where the Cyclones are picking up top local talent.&nbsp; Her high school and club teammate [player_tooltip player_id='493601' first='Piper' last='Ladwig'] will join her as well.&nbsp; They won a state title for Waukee Northwest in 2025 and are the state's top ranked team this season.&nbsp; Vogt's athleticism is pretty special where she can attack with a high contact point and can handle a high volume of serve receive.&nbsp; She has also been a star on the track as well being a 200 and 400 meter specialist, winning multiple state and Drake Relay titles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["360642"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a2562a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third commit for Iowa State from Iowa is [player_tooltip player_id='360642' first='Sophia' last='Austen'].&nbsp; She has been a key piece to the rise in her high school team of Iowa City West and her club team of Iowa United.&nbsp; She has a clean, all around game where she can serve receive, pass, and knows how to attack using multiple angles from the outside or backrow.&nbsp; She is looking to make a return trip to the state tournament for West where they have been a top ten team in Iowa's largest class all season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529838"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a25667"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The six rotation outside for 1st Alliance and DePaul Prep out of Chicago will be heading to North Carolina.&nbsp; The Tarheels are creating a lot of recruiting momentum and brining in one of the top six rotation outsides in the Midwest will be a huge pick up.&nbsp; Kroth is someone you want on your side of the net.&nbsp; She is solid in her serve receive and defense and knows how to score points with power and finesse.&nbsp; She is also really good at using the block to her advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458165"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a256a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VCN out of the Lincoln area was a fun 17s team to watch this past club season where they have one of the top setters in the region in Mckinley Moser.&nbsp; She knows how to make something out of nothing, from finding the best matchup for her attacker, the quick tempo, and even being a physical net player, she knows how to create opportunity.&nbsp; Minnesota has the right pieces in place to make the next jump in the Big Ten.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["459898"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad1175a256da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aubrey Frey has put together quite a high school career for Luxemburg-Casco out of Wisconsin.&nbsp; She has eclipsed some serious numbers where she has over 2000 career kills and digs.&nbsp; She has two state tournament appearances under her belt as well.&nbsp; She will head to Stephen F Austin in Texas where they are a dangerous&nbsp; mid major program to always make a NCAA Tournament run.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->