Fall Rankings Update: 2027 Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**The Prep Dig Exposure Tour is coming to Pontiac on Dec. 21 for all interested 2026-2029 prospects following the 2025 fall season. <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2032/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-michigan#register"><strong>Click here to register</strong></a>, and use promo code <strong><em>“EllisPD25”</em></strong> to get $10 off your registration.**</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <a href="https://prepdig.com/michigan/rankings/2027-rankings/">Class of 2027 rankings</a> were updated last week and there's plenty to breakdown over the latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at the setters in this class, some of whom are among the best the country has to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32561","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"19892","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c8b1fa32bb5"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 5 Setters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442995' first='Marlie' last='Smith'], Clarkston/Legacy: </strong>A commit to North Carolina, Smith has been a proven leader and winner since she got to the high school level. She takes command of every offense she runs and plays with as much intensity as you can find. On top of all of that, her sets hold up with anyone in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='454358' first='Lily' last='Tripi'], Eisenhower/Michigan Elite: </strong>A College of Charleston commit, Tripi brings a 6'1” frame to the setter position, but she can also be a dynamite hitter. She pushes a great pace and always gets the best out of her hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='490372' first='Piper' last='Cebulski'], GR Christian/FaR Out: </strong>Cebulski stands 6'2” and can move to the right side to be a double-impact force for GRC. Cebulski anticipates the defenses moves before they even know, which leads to a lot of open shots for her hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='471313' first='Nellie' last='Alves'], Novi/L2: </strong>Alves is another 6-footer at the setter position, which adds another dynamic to any lineup. Alves communicates well and knows how to find the hot hitter without drawing a lot of defensive attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='710832' first='Anneliese' last='Weber'], OL St. Mary's/Michigan Elite: </strong>Weber is a setter that has been able to shift into any position her team needs. She's a driven player that wants to make an impact, which is something that can drive her to find another level of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others To Watch</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442969' first='Avery' last='Stepp'], South Lyon East/Legacy: </strong>Stepp has experience against some very talented players and it is helping her find new gears to her game. She's a composed player that plays at a consistent level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='443001' first='Zoe' last='Ryan'], Divine Child/Michigan Elite: </strong>Ryan is a great effort player that teammates can feed off of. Not only does she lead verbally, but she leads with her play. Ryan makes a lot of high quality sets, but also is a defensive standout for her teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='456251' first='Alexa' last='Turner'], SMCC/Athlete HQ: </strong>Turner is another combo player that has exceled at both positions. She's in a great program at SMCC, but still is putting in the work to become one of the leaders this season of the defending champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='512892' first='Brynn' last='Wilcox'], Bloomfield Hills/High Performance: </strong>Wilcox has really made impressive strides in her play over the last two years. She started her high school career timid, but is now looking very confident and comfortable in a leadership position, which is bringing out the best in her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523865' first='Kate' last='Belt'], Valley Lutheran/Legacy: </strong>Belt is a player in the Tri-cities area that deserves some added attention. She's got really impressive instincts and disguises her decisions well. If you give Belt an opening, she will make you pay for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->