Nebraska 2025 Rankings Update: State Tournament Additions (Pt. 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just like the 2024s, our updated <a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2025-rankings/">Nebraska Class of 2025 rankings</a> gained a lot of names from this year's NSAA State Championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's no secret that the state tournament is an ideal venue to find new names for our rankings. You have the best prep athletes on the best teams converging in one place--and every class and school size is represented, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, let's roll out our latest list of postseason participants who joined the rankings. It's time for the juniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494928"],"_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_0_evaluation":"We've spent a lot of time discussing Seward's middle blockers lately, but we can't lose sight of what Limback accomplished at the outside hitter spot. The six-rotation star finished second on the Bluejays' tally in both kills and digs, as she was a u0022glueu0022 player you could never take off the floor. Limback generates a ton of forward momentum on her approach and hits a heavy ball that few opposing teams could defend. Moreover, the Bluejays were not afraid to use Limback as an in-system attacking option in the back row, giving blockers even more to think about. Class B stock risers are everywhere.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["494910"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The Class of 2025 was Gretna East's eldest group as the Griffins embarked on their inaugural volleyball season this fall. This didn't stop Williams and the rest of her trend-setting juniors from reaching the postseason in Year 1. Williams commanded the Gretna East backcourt with over 330 digs and a team-leading serve reception total. With the libero piling up so many first touches, the efficient Griffin offense was allowed to find its groove against Class B's toughest defenses. We'll see how Williams continues to progress with the whole crew coming back for another season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["495001"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"How about Class C2's surprise team? Summerland scored a huge district final upset to reach the 2023 tournament, so we were able to see rising stars like Robertson firsthand. What a privilege it was. Robertson is the kind of athlete who cannot be bound to a single position. She's listed as a middle blocker but took a huge volume of swings from both pins on slower tempos. Her line shot was lethal. And, by the way, Robertson also led the Bobcats in assists while also playing as a backcourt setter. So, in any given match, this do-everything junior will show you any volleyball skill imaginable.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["494978"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Gothenburg is back in the conversation. This time, we're covering a right-side hitter who bolstered one of the state's most productive blocking teams. Cottingham's long frame presented a tough matchup for opposing left-side hitters who were not used to that kind of physicality. The Swedes also got Cottingham involved in the offense, as the junior opposite neared triple-digit kills this fall. A greater uptick in production might be coming in 2024 with Gothenburg looking toward the next wave of senior leaders.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["495083"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The Nelms name has become synonymous with Bartley Southwest's sophomore duo in the middle, but what about the junior outside hitter? Atleigh was active in her six-rotation role as the Roughriders locked up Class D1's #2 seed after a 29-3 regular season. Nelms had the length and reach to over the top of some blockers, and that's never an easy ball to defend. This talented pin hitter will look forward to becoming a senior after Southwest only had one such player on the 2023 roster. That's a good omen for sustained success.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["495072"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Crofton was at its best when it was able to set its middles, so quality passes and transition digs were paramount to the team's success. Thankfully, Allen anchored the Warriors in these important areas. This skilled libero was frequently used as a middle-back defender, giving Allen as much court as possible. She thrived in this unconventional role and allowed her teammates to find success, too. 2023 marked Crofton's first state tournament appearance in seven years, and Allen's game-changing leadership had a lot to do with it.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["495036"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Yutan's offense brought the heat this November. Tederman assured her spot in the 2025 rankings after leading the Chieftans in kills while helping Yutan secure a tournament spot for the first time since 2011. This junior pin hitter could hit from anywhere along the net, making her a nightmare to track in first-ball situations. Yutan's quarterfinal bout with Elmwood-Murdock made a huge impression, and Tederman was at the center of it all.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["495056"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Clarkson/Leigh's runner-up triumph in Class C2 was a true team effort. Settje was one of several Patriots who posted career-best numbers in 2023, and this was an especially important development for Clarkson/Leigh's outside hitter spot. Whenever blockers started cheating toward the middles, Settje would capitalize with some clutch swings on the pins. We also have to recognize Settje's team-leading dig total in a Clarkson/Leigh lineup that did not use a libero. Floor defense needed to be a collective effort, and the junior outside hitter took the reins.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["495090"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Stracke is on pace to be one of Class D2's leading scorers next year. She already carried a huge load in 2023 with nearly 300 kills and an even larger dig total. Her offense nearly kept pace with fellow Stuart outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='492367' first='Lacey' last='Paxton'], who graduates after an impactful prep career. Now, it's Stracke's turn to become the featured Bronco attackeru002du002dalongside the many other contributions she will make.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["494967"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Consistent ball control was one of the primary factors that lifted Minden to a 2023 Class C1 title. Johnson warrants some credit for making this happen, as her presence in the middle-back area was a huge advantage for the Whippets. The junior DS shouldered a large volume of passes while she was on the court and provided an instant spark off the bench. Not only could Johnson pile up digs, but these were quality touches that instantly set up the Minden offense in transition. The Whippets return almost their entire roster next year, so expect a few more highlight moments from under-the-radar gems like Johnson.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658bc2a8f150b"} /-->