2023 Setters to Watch this Fall
Ava Blascziek Ava Blascziek 5'10" | S Lakeville North | 2023 State #198 Nation MN – 5’10 | Lakeville North Blascziek has skills to contribute well at the varsity level but she may have time to wait given the quality…
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Ava Blascziek
Ava
Blascziek
5'10" | S
Lakeville North | 2023
State
#198
Nation
MN
– 5’10 | Lakeville North
Blascziek has skills to contribute well at the varsity level but she may have time to wait given the quality of setting returning for Lakeville North. A postseason addition to varsity in 2019, she helped lead a very good Northern Lights 15-2 team during the club season. Her touch and control is simple and steady while consistently placing the ball in a great zone for all of her attackers. She sets a great tempo and can distribute against flow with good force and placement on the move. She has versatility to swing and block from the right pin so that may be another area she makes contributions as well for this team that should be among the favorites to start the season.
Peyton Howie
Peyton
Howie
5'11" | MB
Irondale | 2023
State
MN
– 6’0 | Irondale
Howie was a 2019 all-conference selection following her big contributions for Irondale’s effort. She swings from the middle when in the front row while controlling the offense as a setter through a few rotations. She has a crafty and strong arm when swinging and can score through various zones and tempos. As a setter she has great footwork and movement to get her hands on the ball on balance. She has good extension and touch as well as court savvy in her decision making. Her broad skill set and versatility is among the best in this class.
Mia Kohoutek
Mia
Kohoutek
5'10" | S
Eagan | 2023
MN
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Kohoutek might be the likely addition to Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”]’s 6-2 offense to step in and share time at the setting role. As a setter, she has great touch and location through all zones across the net. She gets her feet to the ball well and can be tough to read given the quality of her movement through the second contact. She competes well with good composure and production in a variety of ways. She has a great all-around skill set and can be effective as a right side pin attacker if needed, which may be a dual role she fills in future seasons. She can swing aggressively with a nice arm while also putting up an effective block. Keep an eye on her as Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”] will be a favorite once again.
Molly Minnema
Molly
Minnema
6'2" | MB
Minneapolis Patrick Henry | 2023
State
MN
– 6’0 | Patrick Henry
At 6’0, Minnema is a big impact in the middle for this team but also shares time setting when in the back row. She shows good range and aggressiveness with her arm as an attacker while also capable of putting up a good block. She is mobile around the floor in the setting role and can deliver the ball with good location through the pins. With increased foot speed and competitive experience she will increase her level and be an even bigger contributor in both of these roles. Minnema is one to keep an eye on as she moves through her varsity prep career that started for her in the 7th grade.
Ireland Stassen
Ireland
Stassen
5'9" | S
Minneota | 2023
State
MN
– 5’7 | Minneota
Stassen provided great offensive support for the class 1A state champions in sharing the setting responsibilities at times. She proved to be very competent to come in and run the offense for this team that has a great collection of arms and is known for their aggressive and efficient offensive play. She will likely see a similar role in 2020 given Minneota returns the bulk of their roster including her setting counterpart. This squad should open the season as the heavy favorite and Stassen should factor well into their effort this fall.