2025 Prospect Roulette: May Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sometimes its better to be lucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To help spread the wealth of our prospect coverage, we are going to leave it up to just that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each month, I'll pop up a random number generator that includes the 2025 rankings. I'll generate six numbers and the six that come up will be the ranking of the player. I'll then spotlight those players in the article to help give them some more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll do the same for four watch list players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's 40 players ranked in our Class of 2025 and 63 on the Watch List. Let's see who has the lucky numbers this month:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>28. [player_tooltip player_id='156301' first='Elyse' last='Heffner'], MB Traverse City Central/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heffner can play all across the net, but seems to be at her strongest in the middle. She's got a lot of reach with a nice wingspan as a 6-footer. Heffner adjusts to her sets well and attacks at high angles. She stays light on her feet, which allows her to stay ahead of the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>25. [player_tooltip player_id='231189' first='Josie' last='Noble'], MB Caledonia/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noble stands 6'2” and has a big upside. Her blocking skills are up there with almost anyone in the state. She's been easily able to stuff a lot of powerful swings. Offensively, Noble is just as vicious, as she can put down a highlight-reel kill with ease. Her finishing rate is high, as she brings speed with sharp attack angles to make her swings nearly impossible to stop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='156287' first='Isabelle' last='Busignani'], OH Marian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264793,"width":232,"height":174,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/46-Isabelle-Busignani.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264793" width="232" height="174" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='156287' first='Isabelle' last='Busignani']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Busignani has already established herself as the next great star to come from the Marian program. She's got a complete game and plays well above her age level in terms of talent and poise. Busignani doesn't shy from the big moments and is relentless with her effort at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='156343' first='Navea' last='Gauthier'], OH Shelby/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gauthier just finishes points, plain and simple. When you amass nearly 1,000 in a prep season, you know what you are doing at the net. The pop she can produce on a full swing just sounds different than anyone else. But, Gauthier has a lot more than just power. She's got creativity, high court IQ, and a tireless engine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>32. [player_tooltip player_id='224601' first='Grace' last='Allen'], OH Mona Shores/MVA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen is just a steady and complete outside hitter. She's not as long as some, but still is able to power through blockers and work the perimeter of the defense. In serve receive and defense, Allen is very skilled and makes difficult digs look easy. Allen has the competitive fire to be great and is well on her way to being just that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>11. [player_tooltip player_id='156307' first='Shelby' last='Ignash'], MB Cass City/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ignash had a breakout prep season with Cass City and the 6'1” middle still has a lot to show in the upcoming years. She's got the ability to play anywhere on the court as she is explosive off the floor and moves laterally very well. Ignash can generate power with the best of them, but is adding more tools to her offense in the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WL [player_tooltip player_id='288948' first='Lexi' last='Armstrong'], S Hudsonville/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Armstrong has been part of a Hudsonville roster that plays with a lot of speed. This club season, you can see an improved touch on her sets. She's able to quickly adjust to the ball and get her set in great locations for her hitters. She makes difficult plays look fairly routine and not lose the loft and speed on the ball. Armstrong also has a serve that is getting more and more challenging for defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WL [player_tooltip player_id='172195' first='Kacee' last='Gray'], OH Cass City/Fusion</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gray is another exciting 2025 talent from the Cass City program. She's a well-rounded outside that is able to shift her game and her swing into another gear. Gray doesn't back down from a challenge as well, playing like a poised senior captain as opposed to just a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WL [player_tooltip player_id='288949' first='Isabelle' last='Earley'], MB Novi/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” Earley creates quite a wall at the net. With a long reach already, Earley gets high off the floor to make it difficult for opposing hitters to get past her. Earley is a player that is putting in a lot of work this club season to keep getting better. She wants the ball coming her way and is proving she can finish at a high rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WL [player_tooltip player_id='288957' first='Layla' last='Kouatli'], MB Greenhills/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kouatli is a 5'11” middle that plays a smart and effective game. She's got a quick trigger on her swing, allowing her to stay ahead of the blockers. She's also shown the ability to play on the outside and be a defensive asset. She stays engaged in the play and consistently finds ways to impact a match for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->