Outside Hitter Breakdown For 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We updated our&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 Player Rankings</a>&nbsp;this week, a class full of players with a lot of potential to succeed at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest rankings were comprised by the Prep Dig Rankings Team. Here's a breakdown of the outside hitters, which includes some of the best in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32564","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6620494bdde60"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Current Top 5</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The current top-5 for outsides in this class is a great set of players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='226886' first='Gabby' last='DiVita']: </strong>DiVita has shined on the biggest stages you can ask for. She's come through with national championships and Triple Crown titles on the club scene as the primary hitter for Legacy. The 6'1” DiVita gets better and better and has the mindset to truly be elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='226882' first='Karis' last='Chatfield']: </strong>A real breakout star, Chatfield has a well-rounded game and brings a lot of competitive fire to the court. She's got the power, the work ethic and the intangibles to set herself apart from most outsides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='226888' first='Aubree' last='Deshetsky']: </strong>A young talent that plays like a craft veteran, Deshetsky doesn't have a real weakness in her game. She can beat you with her smooth swing, with her technically sound defense, or with her challenging serve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='226900' first='Liv' last='Hosford']: </strong>Hosford has been a workhorse early in her prep career, but never shows signs of slowing down. She's got the endurance to match the high volume of attacks she's asked to take. She has the ability to win with power, but has added more weapons to her attack in the last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='220968' first='Quinn' last='Yenshaw']: </strong>A long and athletic outside that can take over Division 3 next fall, Yenshaw stays hungry in her efforts to become one of the great outsides in the state. She's become more reliable defensively and has a keen eye for placing the ball on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others to keep an eye on</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226895' first='Jillian' last='Ferrill']: </strong>A 6'1” outside that can also play setter, Ferrill is a valuable asset for any team she's on. She moves around the floor with a lot of ease and makes the difficult plays she's able to make look quite effortless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226896' first='Madison' last='Geer']: </strong>An outside that doesn't know anything but playing with max effort, Geer is determined to outwork any opponent she's up against. She's got a fast and violent swing and loves to power through blockers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261208' first='Skylar' last='Marteen']: </strong>As part of a deep offensive roster at Northville, Marteen earned more and more opportunities with her growth throughout the fall. She's dialed in her swing and was one of the stronger right sides in D1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='449093' first='Skyye' last='Frailey']: </strong>Frailey has taken on a six-rotation position throughout the last year and plays like a veteran. She's got great arm speed, but the improvement in her passing and serving has made her a real threat in all phases.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='448466' first='Evelyn' last='Watts']: </strong>Watts is relied on heavily by her teams and she puts in the work to make sure she comes through for them. She's able to finish regularly in the front and back row. As she continues to improve on her pace of play, she has the potential to be a breakout talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->