Setters reach new Heights
1,000 assists used to be the milestone all setters hoped to obtain, but as the game evolves, so do the leaders of the court. We have seen a few shifts in this position over the years. For awhile most…
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Continue Reading1,000 assists used to be the milestone all setters hoped to obtain, but as the game evolves, so do the leaders of the court. We have seen a few shifts in this position over the years. For awhile most teams only used one gifted setter in a 5-1 offense. Then things moved to a 6-2 as more the popularity of the sport grew; this also meant always having three hitters. Lately, it seems teams are opting for much taller setters. In fact, it’s not uncommon for the setter to be as tall as a middle.
Now, it seems setters are even more skilled and have multiplied their productivity. The first is Kenidi McCabe from Mabel Canton. The class A setter is now a senior but has been setting for the last several years for one of the top programs in the state. She was pulled up since seventh grade. The many seasons have allowed her to reach new heights. On the cougar’s October 31st, McCabe was recognized for reaching her 3,000th set assist..
The night she reached a new school record, she only had 10 assists as they are also using her, and her near 30 in vertical, for hitting; Sophie Morken shares the setting duties. Kenidi has been on the recruiting radar for years, yet has not found where she will take her talents after this year. Thankfully, despite all the current challenges, she has been able to play out her senior season and when you are Ms. 3,000 assists, we know there is a program out there for her.
Not far from Mabel, another program known for success is the Stewartville Tigers. They have claimed numerous state championships over the years including last year when senior, Jaidyn Brower Jaidyn Brower 5'8" | S Stewartville | 2021 State MN set for the dominant team. This season Brower reached 2,000 set assists. If you follow Stewartville volleyball you know that it can be a lot of pressure for one player to run the offense for long time coach, John Dzubay but Jaidyn does so with poise, power and confidence. Of course it helps when you have some of the top passers and hitters in the state. Even so, it takes a special player to reach 2,000. Brower also has not committed but has joined club team Southern Minnesota Volleyball in the last few years increasing her exposure.
These young female athletes have set the level of excellence high and we look forward to seeing where they go from here!