2026 Rankings: Five Legit Liberos Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 rankings</a>&nbsp;recently updated, PrepDig is taking a look at some of the top athletes in each position from the class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up, the top DS/L in the class of 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267162"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670ed88d8576a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tuioti has cemented herself as one of the top DS/L recruits in the 2026 class. According to PrepDig Oregon rankings, she is currently slated as the #1 DS/L and #9 overall recruit. She anchors the backcourt with steady serve receive and high-level defensive reads. Her high IQ and great initial instincts set her up for success against top attackers in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267163"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670ed88d857f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">According to PrepDig Oregon rankings, Heinle is the #2 DS/L for the class of 2026. While she is impressive to watch all-around, she shines on serve-receive. With active feet and great spacing between her body and platform, she consistently passes dimes. From the service line, she brings an aggressive jump float that causes many aces and disruptions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268716"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670ed88d85858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ginter improved dramatically over the past year and moved up substantially in the rankings, now sitting as the #3 DS/L in the class of 2026, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. She exhibits sound serve receive, with a solid touch on the ball. On defense, she reads the game well and anticipates attackers next move to position herself well for the ball. Showcasing no fear, she flies all over the court to keep the ball alive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["698003"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670ed88d858be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angel was late to get on our radar, being added to our rankings in this last update. But as the #14 overall recruit and #4 DS/L overall, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings, it is obvious the sophomore libero has some serious skill. Read a more extensive evaluation of Angel in our recent article<a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/10/2026-the-newcomers-3/"> ‘2026: The Newcomers'.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["238094"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670ed88d85912"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson has held steady as one of the top DS/L in the class of 2026, according to the PrepDig Oregon rankings. She is as athletic as they come, her sheer physicality on display every time she steps on the court. She is a determined defender with a high-level of competitive drive. Her quick reaction time aides in her ability to pursue balls outside of her zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the DS/L from the class of 2026 in the PrepDig Oregon rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"29310","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670ed88d85ee1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->