Early ’25 All-Grade Position Rankings: Right-Side Hitters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/02/early-25-all-grade-position-rankings-setters/"><strong>All-Grade Setter Rankings</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/02/early-25-all-grade-position-rankings-middle-hitters/"><strong>All-Grade Middle Hitter Rankings</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>People have opinions when it comes to right-side/opposite pins. Some coaches prefer lefties. Players can feel awkward at the position. One thing is if for sure, however. The good ones often dominate, and their teams are successful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We boast good ones right here in Iowa, as you know. Let's take a look at how I see them stacking up regardless of grade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='455710' first='Kiley' last='Devery'], '26, Solon/Select</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='215427' first='Ava' last='Groeteke'], '26, Dowling Catholic/PowerPlex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='493601' first='Piper' last='Ladwig'], '27, Northwest/PowerPlex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As with previous position rankings in this series, it adds insight to break right-side hitters into tiers. Devery, Groeteke and Ladwig represent the top tier here. Devery has developed nicely on the right-side after playing middle earlier in her prep career. Groeteke has steadily improved throughout her club and prep run. Ladwig has the highest ceiling in the state right now and could top this list by season's end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='517585' first='Sariah' last='Sherman'], '26, CCA/Adrenaline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='389853' first='Kennedy' last='Krecklow'], '27, Cedar Falls/CIA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='474884' first='Peyton' last='Nagle'], '26, Bettendorf/Rockets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='261085' first='Maren' last='Ouellette'], '26, Pleasant Valley/Rockets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='575805' first='Dyllan' last='Harn'], '28, Bettendorf/Six Pack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='490014' first='Maliya' last='Cobb'], '26, Ankeny/Impact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='455721' first='Stella' last='Braddock'], 26, Waukee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. Thia Raridon, '27, Valley/RVA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='389071' first='Harper' last='Pacha'], '26, Mid-Prairie/Adrenaline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. Paycee Sorgenfrey, '26, Tipton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='525829' first='Addison' last='Phillips'], '28, Kennedy/Adrenaline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='730385' first='Allison' last='Ricke'], '27, Johnston/Impact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yes, it's an 11-player tier. I've taken some liberties positionally within this group. Most of its members can and do play elsewhere in addition to the right-side. Sherman and Nagle are strong two-way players no matter where they are along the front row. Ouellette, Krecklow, Phillips, Harn and Pacha are excellent all-around performers with position flexibility. Sorgenfrey and Ricke have setting in their bag of skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='226948' first='Taylor' last='Hanrahan'], '26, Norwalk/PowerPlex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='443085' first='Avery' last='Edgington'], '27, Northwest/PowerPlex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='389007' first='Adalynn' last='Johnson'], '28, North Scott/Select</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='547963' first='Grace' last='Kremer'], '28, Pleasant Valley/Rockets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='775215' first='Blair' last='Van Gelder'], '28, MOC-Floyd Valley/MVP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. 28. Emary Cooper, '28, Lewis Central/Premier Nebraska</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third tier is comprised of student-athletes with potential for upward mobility by year's end. Johnson, Kremer and Van Gelder are freshmen just starting to realize some of their potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bonus Note -</em> Keep an eye out for incoming freshmen Josie Austen (Iowa City West/United) and Julia Settles (Pella Christian/Rockets) this coming prep season. Both are playing up an age group during this club.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->