I’ve long admired Ramler’s game since watching her for the first time along the club circuit several years ago. The Western Dubuque senior has continued sharpening her skills and becoming more consistent. The Illinois State commitment is playing some of her best volleyball, as I witnessed when watching her compete with the Bobcats at Tuesday’s MVC Championship Bracket, where they finished third behind only 5A ranked Iowa City West and Liberty. Through the first 92 sets, Ramler had 364 kills (.305), 40.0 blocks and 209 digs. She impacts matches in a lot of ways and is capable of taking them over.

I know at this point we are all aware of Kyla Ramler Kyla Ramler 6'1" | MB/OH Western Dubuque | 2027 State IA ‘s skills, but I obviously have to put her on this list. Ramler has been guiding Western Dubuque to success so far this season and has kept them in that #3 spot. She has proven to be an offensive threat no matter where she is on the court or who’s blocking her. Her ability to gain power through her approach and find ways to get through and around the block is incredible. I am extremely excited to see how Ramler contributes to the Redbird program next fall.

Ramler has steadily improved as a volleyball player and has taken a giant leap forward during the last year. The Western Dubuque standout rose from 62 to 20 in the last Prep Dig Iowa Class of 2027 rankings update. Now, the Illinois State commitment has jumped up to No. 12 in the new edition of the rundown. Ramler is a versatile performer at the net. I’ve watched her excel in the middle, on the right side and at the pin. Athleticism, power and explosion lead to her ability to stand out at multiple positions. Ramler is the leading returnee on a Bobcat team that brings back a lot of production around her. It won’t be easy taking down larger schools in the MVC, but with Ramler leading the attack and protecting the net defensively, there’s an opportunity for a special season.