I’ve seen Hodge compete quite a few times during the last few years and feel confident in saying she can help a lot of college programs. That she remained uncommitted despite being ranked No. 12 in the latest Prep Dig Iowa Class of 2028 rankings shouldn’t be alarming, however. There’s plenty of time for her to find her home on the next level. The right staff will see what Hodge brings to the back row. She’s rock solid, consistently delivering for winning programs. She helped Assumption win a state championship last season and Select advance to the USAV Nationals in the summer. Hodge is consistently reliable in serve-receive and thrives in digging up the opposing attack. She reads the opponent’s plan and positions herself to defend at a high level.

Piper is the key component of Assumption’s outstanding back row and is the epitome of a libero. Hodge’s ball control, consistency, and court awareness help her stand out amongst other ds’. She shows a great amount of confidence and leadership in the back row and is someone that her team looks to for guidance and reassurance. I absolutely love watching her in action because of her ability to throw herself all over the floor and still somehow manage to get the prettiest pass to not only keep her team alive, but even more so keep them in system.

Give it up for the back row. If you don’t know, you will at some point if it’s not secure and reliable. There’s no need to find it out the hard way. Hodge is as steady as they come when we’re talking liberos in the state of Iowa. She combines the physical traits necessary for success in the back row with excellent instincts. Hodge is rock solid in serve-receive, tracking the ball well and delivering it to the setter with crisp passes. She flows well during the action, reading the opposing attack and moving into positions to make plays. Hodge is a smart volleyball player that communicates with teammates and impacts matches with her intangibles. I’m confident that she’ll find a great college home and make that staff look really smart for believing in her.

One of the top liberos in the Class of 2028 out of Iowa is Piper Hodge Piper Hodge 5'5" | DS/L/OH Assumption | 2028 State IA of Iowa Select 16 Mizuno.  She was part of the Davenport Assumption state championship team this past fall and her 16 Mizuno team had already claimed a bid to nationals from the Iowa Region Qualifier.  There is a lot of firepower from this team out of the Quad Cities, but when they are in system with a first contact from Hodge they are tough to stop.