The Final Top 10 for 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final Prep Dig Top 10 for the Class of 2026 is officially set, serving as a closing snapshot of one of Missouri's most accomplished classes before several athletes head to campus early in January to begin their college volleyball journeys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While movement was minimal at the top, the list reflects both sustained excellence and one meaningful new entry. Overall, the top tier remained largely unchanged, reinforcing how consistently this group has performed over multiple seasons. One athlete slid out of position following a move to Oklahoma. At the same time, Lee's Summit North standout [player_tooltip player_id='357615' first='Piper' last='Bahr'] made a late but well-earned jump into the rankings after a decorated senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the final Top 10 for the Class of 2026:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='221230' first='Bennett' last='Raterman'] – MB – St. Pius X (Festus)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College: Florida State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raterman finishes her Prep Dig run where she's lived for much of it—at No. 1. The 6'4” middle dominated the net all season, pairing physicality with efficiency and leadership. Her transition to Florida State comes with high expectations, and deservedly so. She finished the season with 514 kills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='219778' first='Tara' last='Venable'] – OH – Ozark</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: Missouri State (Beach)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Venable's production and versatility kept her firmly in the top two. A relentless scorer with a high volleyball IQ, she capped her prep career as one of the most dynamic attackers in the state. She totaled 502 kills this fall and will transition full-time to the beach at Missouri State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='222058' first='Katherine' last='Byergo'] – RS – Parkway West</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: Iowa State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Byergo's size and terminal offense continued to translate at the highest prep level. At 6'5”, she remains a matchup nightmare and projects as an immediate physical presence at Iowa State. Her final high school season saw her finish with 372 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='222076' first='Abigail' last='Schoene'] – S/RS – Timberland</strong><br></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College: Baylor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Few players impacted matches in as many ways as Schoene. Her ability to run an offense while remaining a legitimate attacking threat earned her another top-five finish. She will play her collegiate ball at Baylor. Her senior season saw her dish 704 assists and swing for 183 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='490109' first='Millie' last='Bauer'] – MB – Logan-Rogersville</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: Missouri</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bauer's steady rise culminates in a top-five finish after a dominant year in the middle. Her blend of power and consistency made her one of the most productive middles in the region, evidenced by 530 kills. She will stay in-state at Mizzou. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>6. [player_tooltip player_id='809541' first='Bella' last='Scherfenberg'] – MB – Belton</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: Texas (Beach)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scherfenberg's athleticism and versatility continued to stand out, especially as she prepares for a beach-focused collegiate path at Texas. Her ranking reflects impact beyond traditional stats. She battled through an injury-riddled senior season, but her play while on the court was enough to keep her where she was ranked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>7. [player_tooltip player_id='542224' first='Isabella' last='Sohl'] – S – Rock Bridge</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: UConn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sohl's composure and offensive command kept Rock Bridge competitive in big moments. Her all-court presence and leadership secure her place among the state's elite setters. She should be an impact player for Connecticut in the Big East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>8. [player_tooltip player_id='220462' first='Madilynn' last='Benne'] – DS/L – Lee's Summit North</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: Arkansas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A defensive anchor on a state runner-up squad, Benne's consistency in serve-receive and back-row defense made her one of the most reliable liberos in the class. The final year for Benne saw her dig 512 balls. She will be depended on for ball control and keeping the floor clean down in Fayetteville. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9. [player_tooltip player_id='220349' first='Teagan' last='Pocius'] – MB – Marquette</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: William &amp; Mary</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pocius brought balance at the net, combining efficient offense with strong blocking numbers. Her steady two-way play rounds out the upper tier. She had 139 blocks on the season to go with 349 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10. [player_tooltip player_id='357615' first='Piper' last='Bahr'] – OH – Lee's Summit North</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>College: Emporia State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone new entry into the final Top 10, Bahr earned her spot after an all-state season and a key role on a state runner-up team. Her late jump reflects sustained production and big-match reliability. An unfortunate injury forced her to miss the final game, but she finished the year with 481 kills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->