Big Numbers And Larger Dreams: 2027 Dual-Threat Hitters

The following report is the third installment on six rotation hitters who can smash balls and dig them off the floor.   In case you missed the other two reports, please use the following links to catch up on your reading.   <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/01/hanging-and-banging-2027-dual-threat-hitters/">Hanging And Banging</a>   <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/01/cream-of-the-crop-2027-dual-threat-hitters/">Cream Of The Crop</a>   No wrestling theme today, just a fast-paced look at 15-ranked athletes who finished their junior seasons with at least 300 kills and 200 digs.   Each of these athletes posted impressive numbers as juniors and will be on the hunt for state titles and college offers as seniors.   This is not an all-inclusive list, as multiple schools do not post public stats, and several athletes have already been featured in previous reports. These athletes were selected because they have not claimed and completed Prep Dig Profiles.   [player_tooltip player_id='766407' first='Aryn' last='Michaelis'], 6'1”, MB, Lakin, ‘27   A six-foot middle-hitter who can defend should be on every college coach's wish list. Michaelis ranked No. 234 overall fits that role. She finished her junior season with 472 kills and 253 digs in 85 sets played.   [player_tooltip player_id='830854' first='Capri' last='Koechner'], 5'8”, OH, Maur Hill Prep, ‘27   Koechner is ranked No. 187 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She recorded 456 kills and 381 digs during her junior campaign.   [player_tooltip player_id='837012' first='Raimee' last='Lipker'], 5'10”, OH, Clay Center, ‘27   Clay Center's Lipker registered 442 kills and 369 digs for the Tigers last fall. She is ranked No. 43 overall, and her younger sister Raicee is ranked No. 40 overall in the Class of 2028.   [player_tooltip player_id='483893' first='Taylor' last='McCarty'], 5'8”, OH, Cheylin, ‘27   Cheylin's McCarty is ranked No. 91 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She is a multi-sport prospect ranked No. 10 overall by Prep Girls Hoops Kansas. She finished with 436 kills and 347 digs in 90 sets played for Cheylin.   [player_tooltip player_id='807871' first='Bailey' last='Busch'], 5'7”, OH, Manhattan, ‘27   Busch is another multi-sport prospect ranked by both Kansas websites. She is ranked No. 46 by Dig and No. 23 by PGH. She tallied 417 kills and 294 digs last season for the Indians.   [player_tooltip player_id='830042' first='Ava' last='Romero'], 5'8”, OH, McPherson, ‘27   McPherson's Romero recorded 390 kills and 337 digs during her junior season. She is ranked No. 169 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027.   [player_tooltip player_id='551337' first='Charli' last='Bohnen'], 5'9”, MB, Flinthills, ‘27   Bohnen is ranked No. 184 overall by Prep Dig. She finished with 369 kills and 278 digs in 88 sets played for the Mustangs last fall.   [player_tooltip player_id='809468' first='Abby' last='Packard'], 5'11”, MB, Mission Valley, ‘27   Mission Valley's Packard is ranked No. 158 overall. She collected 367 kills and 218 digs for the Vikings last season.   [player_tooltip player_id='833157' first='Jaylin' last='Roush'], 6'0”, OH, Concordia, ‘27   Roush is a six-rotation athlete for Concordia. She is ranked No. 186 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. During her junior campaign she recorded 356 kills and 296 digs for the Panthers.   [player_tooltip player_id='483890' first='Lily' last='Edwards'], 5'10”, OH, Clay Center, ‘27   Clay Center's Edwards has posted three straight seasons with 300-plus kills and digs. She registered 345 kills and 361 digs as a junior and is ranked No. 45 overall.   [player_tooltip player_id='829076' first='Alana' last='Green'], 5'8”, OH, Wellsville, ‘27   Green recorded 335 kills and 316 digs for the Eagles last fall. She is ranked No. 238 overall by Prep Dig Kansas.   [player_tooltip player_id='809555' first='Brooke' last='Doile'], 5'9”, MB, McPherson, ‘27   Dolie is the second McPherson prospect to make this list. She is ranked No. 163 overall and finished her junior season with 332 kills and 315 digs.   [player_tooltip player_id='832688' first='Hayden' last='Kramer'], 5'5”, OH, Centralia, ‘27   Kramer is ranked No. 190 overall. During her junior campaign, she recorded 323 kills and 268 digs with the Panthers.   [player_tooltip player_id='734442' first='Kendra' last='Gengler'], 5'7”, S/MB, St. John's -Tipton, ‘27   Gengler is ranked No. 202 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She finished her junior season with 313 kills and 224 digs.   [player_tooltip player_id='733197' first='Lydia' last='Dumler'], 5'9”, OH/S, Blue Valley (Randolph), ‘27   Dumler recorded 309 kills and 316 digs for the Rams in 2025. She is ranked No. 216 overall by Prep Dig Kansas.

The following report is the third installment on six rotation hitters who can smash balls and dig them off the floor.