Which Nebraska 2027s Surprised Us This Spring?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future is in good hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every 15s season starts with a vast list of unknowns. This age group brings new names into our coverage spotlight, and we're bound to find a few up-and-coming stars. It's the perfect setup for a club season full of surprises.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday's feature covered a handful of <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/05/which-nebraska-2026s-surprised-us-this-spring/">2026s</a> who have already exceeded expectations this year. It's time to address the 2027s--a group with limitless options for this series.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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_0_evaluation":"It's hard to imagine that Wallraff could surprise us this year after having a historically successful freshman season. She finished near the top of Nebraska's kill leaderboard while playing middle blocker for Elkhorn North. But Wallraff has primarily taken on an outside hitter role with Premier 15 Gold and is showcasing a new skill set this spring. She handles a ton of first contacts in serve receive and has become a valuable out-of-system outlet from the pipe. This versatility will continue to flourish as 15 Gold chases a GJNC title.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["458184"],"_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":"Deats has seen a huge uptick in production for Nebraska Elite 15 Revolution. This squad clinched its Open bid right away, but that didn't stop Deats from constantly improving and transforming our scouting report. This rangy middle blocker is becoming an effective slide terminator when 15 Revolution deploys a one-setter offense. Nebraska Elite now has plenty of lineup options heading into GJNC, and Deats is at the center of it all.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["458123"],"_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":"Lauenstein was a major piece of Waverly's offense last fall, but she has elevated her game to new heights against national competition. [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite continued to lean on Lauenstein's consistency through high-profile events like Triple Crown NIT, MEQ, and the Show Me Qualifier. This outside hitter thrives on quick tempos that open up big seams to hit through. As if the Class B prep scene couldn't get any stronger, hitters like Lauenstein continue to surprise us on the club side.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["521285"],"_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":"We had a lot to learn about what [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] would bring to the 15s age group. Pickering seized an early opportunity to make herself known and has kept progressing since then. She is perhaps the most physical attacker in the 15 Lime frontcourt, adding to what is already a formidable offense. Pickering is also developing some finesse to accompany her power on the left side. 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Of course, she also has the potential to be a standout opposite and has seen some time on the right for Nebraska Juniors 15 Black. Either position will yield plenty of highlight moments as Ervin's career progresses.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["521310"],"_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":"We've had the privilege of watching some of the next great defenders at [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs']. Lindauer fits this bill in the Class of 2027 and has been an indispensable leader for her 15 Navy squad. She is never afraid to step into the u0022campfireu0022 and pick up tips that might otherwise drop. 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