Updated Class of 2020 Player Rankings: Top 5 at Each Position
The Prep Dig Nebraska player rankings have been updated (it should be reflected on the website in the coming days), and we are here to breakdown the rankings and give you a little insight as to how it all came…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Nebraska player rankings have been updated (it should be reflected on the website in the coming days), and we are here to breakdown the rankings and give you a little insight as to how it all came together.
We’ll start by taking a look at the top five players at each position – pin hitters, middles, setters and back-row specialists – in each of the three follow high school graduating classes – 2020, 2021, 2022 – with a watch list to follow of the incoming freshman that comprise the 2023 class.
As a reminder, these rankings are based on the perceived potential for athletes as it relates to playing in college. Stats have very little to do with it, the club or school you player for has absolutely nothing to do with it and the rankings are always fluid as players develop during the course of their careers.
What does have the greatest impact on the rankings is performance of the athletes on the court along with inout and advice from high school and college coaches around the state. I can’t stress enough the significance of what college coaches share with me in terms of their opinions and thoughts and how that is reflected in the rankings.
So, for now, here is a look at the top five players at each position for this year’s group of seniors – the class of 2020.
Class of 2020
Pin HItters
#1 – Marriah Buss, Lincoln Lutheran (committed to Wichita State)
#2 – Mattie Johnson, Sidney (committed to South Dakota)
#3 – McKenna Ruch, Millard North (committed to Omaha)
#4 – Lauren Taubenheim, Lincoln Pius X (committed to Nebraska-Kearney)
#5 – Payton Kirchhoefer, Omaha Marian (committed to Northwest Missouri State)
Knocking on the door – Ibi Green, Elkhorn South (committed to Nebraska-Kearney); Grace Langemeier, Nebraska Christian (uncommitted); Maddie Madej, Millard South (uncommitted); Halle Theis, Fillmore Central (committed to Regis University).
Middles
#1 – Kalynn Meyer, Superior (committed to Nebraska)
#2 – Paige Fixemer, Millard South (committed to Army)
#3 – Jordan Hopp, Alliance (committed to Iowa State)
#4 – Atley Carey, Waverly (committed to South Dakota)
#5 – Molly Plahn, Millard North (uncommitted)
Knocking on the door – Abby Plouzek, Waverly (uncommitted); Lauryn Samuelson, Southern Valley (committed to Midland University); Gabi Nordaker, Millard West (committed to Concordia); Jacki Apel, Bellevue West (committed to Bellevue University).
Setters
#1 – Annika Evans, Waverly (committed to Nebraska)
#2 – Izzy Lukens, Millard North (committed to Southeast Missouri State)
#3 – Brooklyn Schram, Papillion-LaVista (committed to South Dakota)
#4 – Tria McLean, Battle Creek (committed to Ohio)
#5 – Katie Maser, Grand Island Central Catholic (committed to Creighton)
Knocking on the door – Rhianna Wilhelm, Heartland (uncommitted); Carly Roadaway, Lincoln Pius X (committed to Fort Hays State); Barrett Power, Lincoln Christian (uncommitted).
Liberos/DS
#1 – Megan Skovsende, Skutt Catholic (committed to Creighton)
#2 – Sam Steele, Millard South (committed to Ohio)
#3 – Chloe Paschal, Papillion-LaVista (committed to Washburn)
#4 – Eve Fountain, Millard North (uncommitted)
#5 – Kenedy Schaecher, Gretna (committed to Northern Colorado)
Knocking on the door – Jensen Rowse, Minden (uncommitted); Sophie Hendrix, Papillion-LaVista South (uncommitted); Kathryn Kilzer, Omaha Marian (uncommitted); Saige Christo, Ashland-Greenwood (uncommitted); Adison Wood, Kearney (committed to Nebraska-Kearney); Anna Koehler, Platteview (uncommitted); Zoee Smith, Gering (committed to Wyoming).