Beware of Gering’s junior outside hitters. Cochran is averaging 4.4 kills per set for his entire career, amounting to almost 1,300 terminations on the Bulldog ledger. She has found a new gear in 2025 and has added a wicked serve to her repertoire, too. Gering draws a tough opening-round matchup with Norris, but efficient sideout scoring should be expected.

Jacey Cochran had a huge week, showcasing her all-around talent and leadership on the court. She racked up an impressive 71 kills and 60 digs, playing a key role on both offense and defense. Her efforts contributed to 57 total team points, highlighting her ability to make an impact in every rotation. Jacey continues to be a reliable force for her team, not only through her athletic performance but also through her leadership and positive presence both on and off the court.

Gering High School has gone all-in on the Class of 2027. Cochran paced the Bulldogs last fall with a whopping 477 kills and some impressive defensive numbers. This is a true six-rotation threat who isn’t afraid to get involved in the passing pattern. Gering is poised to make a postseason push with transformative talents like Cochran paving the way.

Cochran’s sophomore stats speak for themselves. She set a high bar in 2023 after putting up 3.8 kills per set, but this Gering standout still cleared that mark with 4.5 as a sophomore. Cochran also hit at a 0.262 clip despite taking over 1,200 swings throughout the 2024 season. The Bulldogs are due for a postseason breakthrough with several talented players leading the charge, but Cochran will likely enter our 2027 rankings before then.

Cochran’s 2024 numbers are impossible to ignore. She amassed nearly 500 total kills this fall to guide Gering to a 24-12 season. The Bulldogs found clever ways to get Cochran the ball on multiple routes along the net. This gave opposing blockers a lot to think about, and Cochran was often able to work right past the hands in front of her. This is one of Nebraska’s most exciting small-town prospects from the 2027 class.

Cochran’s sophomore stats speak for themselves. She set a high bar in 2023 after putting up 3.8 kills per set, but this Gering standout still cleared that mark with 4.5 as a sophomore. Cochran also hit at a 0.262 clip despite taking over 1,200 swings throughout the 2024 season. The Bulldogs are due for a postseason breakthrough with several talented players leading the charge, but Cochran will likely enter our 2027 rankings before then.

We have a lot of room for small-town representation in future rankings updates. Cochran is undoubtedly one of the first in line for this honor. The Gering standout put up monster numbers in her first high school season, finishing with 3.8 kills per set with the Bulldogs. This multi-sport competitor has also been a past standout on the Prep Dig Circuit, offering further reminders of how impactful Cochran can be. Emerging stars from the Nebraska Panhandle will be a big focus for the 2024 fall season, and Cochran is one we can’t miss in this area.