Setter-Middle Combo’s to watch at ODD Cup
The relationship between a setter and their middle is an important one. Some of the most difficult sets are made to the middle hitter. Likewise, these big hitters have to constantly maneuver around the court so they don’t get in…
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Continue ReadingThe relationship between a setter and their middle is an important one. Some of the most difficult sets are made to the middle hitter. Likewise, these big hitters have to constantly maneuver around the court so they don’t get in the way of the setter. If the two share a strong connection, the team will have more success. Here are 5 duos looking to capitalize on the bond of setter-middles at Odd Cup in Rochester.
MVA 17 Elite – With several of the players on this team from Cambridge Isanti, it easy to understand how Hailey Christenson and Allyson Treichel Allyson Treichel 5'9" | MB Cambridge-Isanti | 2021 State MN l have become such a great pair. Treichell is one of the most powerful hitters with her fast snap on the ball. Christenson is 5’6’’ and makes her time on the court count with precision setting and tough serving.
Hammerhead 17-1 – Another strong twosome Kennedy Tutak Kennedy Tutak 5'10" | MB Bethlehem Academy | 2021 State MN and Lauren Malberg have both been recognized in the past by NCR (2nd team all region.) Although this team has shared setting duties, when the two are on the court together, the energy intensifies. Look
for them to challenge these other top teams.
SMV 16-1 Black – The pair, Jaci Winchell Jaci Winchell 5'7" | S Cannon Falls | 2022 State MN and Paige Decker enter Odd cup as the only 16’s team that is the top seeded team in their pool. Winchell (setter) is a sophomore while Decker is only a freshmen, but the pair have quickly gotten into a rhythm. The team has faced injuries in the middle position this season and Decker has filled the void. At almost 5’9’’ Decker will be one of the smaller middle blockers. However she is an exceptional blocker and runs a variety of plays to keep the defense guessing.
KEVC – 5’9’’ setter, Karsee Kampsen Karsee Kampsen 5'5" | S Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa | 2021 State MN (cover picture) has to keep up with her army of hitters: Madelyn Gregory Madelyn Gregory 5'11" | OH Willmar | 2021 State MN , Elizabeth Dille Elizabeth Dille 5'11" | OH Sartell-St. Josephs | 2021 State MN and Isabelle Mrozek; perhaps on of her best connection is when feeding 6’1’’ NDSU commit Ashlyn Olson Ashlyn Olson 6'1" | RS New London-Spicer | 2021 State MN . The combo make each other better. Kampsen has gotten more exposure and improved greatly having Olson as an option.