2026 Rankings: Top 20 Movement

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["204230"],"_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-685c3a0508584"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There may not be a libero in Ohio that means more to her team's effort and success than Frietch (*pictured). She has been stellar this cycle as she helped guide her SUA team to a DII Ohio state title, including 24 digs in the championship match and to add to her GGCL best 458 total digs for 2024. Next, she will bring her skills to the 17 Open division of the USAV GJNC set to start in a few days. The Tennessee commit has some of the best first-touch game in the state and it will be key for NKYVC's run to close out the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227830"],"_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-685c3a05085ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pike was part of a team that finished as the Ohio DII runner-up and she will arrive at the forthcoming Fall season hungry and better in her individual game to compete towards that podium once again, which is scary given the success she earned towards her DII 1st team all-Ohio selection in 2024. The Ball State commit and her [program_tooltip program_id='430850' first='Toledo' last='VC'] 17 Black team are set to take on the 17 Open division at the GJNC as they begin play as part of Pool 3. They have tools to challenge as Pike will get to test her skills against the best 17U teams in the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403540"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":786766,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-685c3a0508670"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amstutz upgraded her stock given the effectiveness of her game for [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last='']. She is fluid, can elevate, and scores with power and range. You can bet she'll return to Kenston this coming Fall with a lot more to contribute following her terrific 2024 season where she earned career best offensive numbers at 3.6 k/s. She and her [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last=''] 17N1 team finished as the best Ohio Valley Region 17 Open level team at the recent AAU national championships as they placed 16th overall (of 64 teams) with a 5-6 overall record. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227630"],"_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-685c3a05086be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='431555' first='Mintonette' last=''] m.71 opens the upcoming 17 Open GJNC event as the top seed in Pool 5. This team has had a lot of success on a national scale as the core group has been competing together at a high level for a handful of seasons. Brown brings some of the best length among this group and DI college-level talent like many of her club teammates. She plays well above the net on both sides of the ball and following one more cycle, including with Lexington in the Fall, she will take her game to Maryland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227797"],"_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-685c3a050870a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Semona found her college home during this recent club cycle as she will stay close to home as a Xavier Musketeer. Her assertiveness and efficiency as a middle was a huge part of TSE 17 Blue's season as they finished the AAU 17 Open national event as the highest placing Ohio-based team (Pioneer Region) with a 10th place finish. A key part of SUA's DII Ohio state title run in 2024, she will return as one of the Bulldogs' top offensive and defensive contributors as they challenge the GGCL and the rest of Ohio for a repeat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->