Updated Class of 2022 Player Rankings: #1-10
With the updated player rankings this week, we are taking a more in-depth look at the top 25 players from the 2020, 2021 and 2022 classes. The 2023 watch list was published earlier this week. Without any further delay, here…
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Continue ReadingWith the updated player rankings this week, we are taking a more in-depth look at the top 25 players from the 2020, 2021 and 2022 classes. The 2023 watch list was published earlier this week.
Without any further delay, here is a look at the players ranked #1 through #10 in the updated Class of 2022 rankings.
#1 – Bekka Allick, 6’3, MB, Lincoln North Star (committed to Nebraska)
There is quite a bit of talent at the top of the 2022 class, but Allick possesses such a high level off all the skills that you just can’t coach – height, length, twitch reflex, power, etc., – that it makes her the most intriguing and highest-ceiling prospect in the class at this point. When she is on, nobody puts up a stronger, more physical block than Allick and she can absolutely drop the hammer on attack, especially off one foot.
#2 – Ava LeGrand, 6’0, Setter, Papillion-LaVista South (uncommitted)
LeGrand was a full-rotation outside last year for the Titans and put up more than 200 kills and 200 digs as a freshman, which is rare in Class A. However, LeGrand looks to be shifting back this year to her more natural position as a setter for Papio South and she has the skill set to be among the next great setters in the state. She’s tremendously athletic and can put up a massive block and her defensive skills and ability to attack from the front row are really advanced.
#3 – Mya Larson, 5’11, OH, Wahoo (uncommitted)
Larsen and LeGrand were easily the two best full-rotation freshmen in the state a season ago and Larson helped lead the Warriors to their second-straight Class C-1 state title after putting up 438 kills and 392 digs last fall. With some key graduations, Larson will now be the main focal point for Wahoo’s attack and it will be interesting to see how she transitions into taking on that role. She is only going to get better as she gets stronger and older.
#4 – Abby Schomers, 5’11, Setter, Skutt Catholic (uncommitted)
Schomers hasn’t really shown what she’s capable of on the high school court yet, as Skutt Catholic also has Arizona State recruit Allie Gray at setter. However, Schomers put up 195 assists in limited time last season and she has all the makings of a great setter with her height, length and her natural setting skills. With some key pieces graduating or missing for Skutt, Schomers could have more of an opportunity to put her ability on display this fall.
#5 – Ava Heyne, 6’0, OH, Skutt Catholic (uncommitted)
Like her Skutt teammate Schomers, Heyne didn’t see much of the court last fall, but that is likely to change in 2019. Heyne is a tremendous athlete and leaper and has good strength despite still having a more slight build. As she gets older and stronger, Heyne has the potential to develop into a dominating force on the outside, and that could actually start happening sooner than latter for the Skyhawks.
#6 – Kali Jurgensmeier, 6’1, MH, Bishop Neumann (uncommitted)
Jurgensmeier is a ridiculously good athlete and might be one of best middles in the state at running the slide and leaping off one foot. She’s got a powerful arm and above average quickness to the pins. She led Neumann in blocks as a freshman and was second on the team in kills at 250. For her height, she’s also a very good passer. Her ceiling is very high. I can easily see her as an All-American type at the DII level.
#7 – Ella Waters, 6’1, OH/MH, Norris (uncommitted)
There is a ton of talent on the Norris squad, but when it comes to the highest ceiling, right now I give that to Waters. I might be underselling her at 6’1 and word on the street is she probably isn’t done growing just yet. She’s got the athleticism to play either in the middle or on a pin and she had 166 kills as a freshman a year ago. She could still get more consistent, add some power and improve defensively, and if she does ….. wow, look out.
#8 – Emma O’Neill, 6’0, MH, Papillion-LaVista South (uncommitted)
While I might cite statistics in player profiles during the rankings update, they really don’t mean a whole lot. Proof of that is O’Neill, who I think has a tremendous upside and has the athletic ability to play high above the net. She never had more than six kills in a match last season for the Titans and finished with 81 kills on the year, but her 55 solo blocks tells you what a menace she can be at the net.
#9 – Ellie Baumert, 6’1, Setter, Malcolm (committed to Texas Tech)
Baumert averaged 7.8 assists a set during her freshman year at Malcolm and she committed to Texas Tech prior to the changes in the recruit rules for Division I programs. She certainly has the size and blocking ability that is ideal for a setter and she’s a good athlete with really solid ball placement. The loss of Brooklyn Minzel is going to be tough on Malcolm, but it is also an opportunity for Baumert to really step up and take ownership of the team.
#10 – Chloe Cloud, 6’1, MH/RS, Grand Island Central Catholic (uncommitted)
Cloud may have only had 10 kills and three blocks in 14 sets of action for the Crusaders last year, but when it comes to just pure, raw athletic ability and potential, Cloud might be in the top three in this class. She doesn’t play club volleyball and is really just starting to get comfortable with volleyball, but she makes everything look easy athletically. As her confidence and skills grow this fall, look for her to become one of the most dominating players at the net in Class C-1.