Class of 2023 Setters to Watch
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A good setter is important to the success of every team. They’re more than just the captain of the offense; they are the backbone of the squad. Here are four setters from the class of 2023 that you should keep…
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Continue ReadingA good setter is important to the success of every team. They’re more than just the captain of the offense; they are the backbone of the squad. Here are four setters from the class of 2023 that you should keep a lookout for as they continue to grow into both court and stat leaders.
Anna Nelson Anna Nelson 5'5" | S North Hunterdon | 2023 State NJ , North Hunterdon High School
I first discovered Nelson at a recent club scrimmage. She is the sole setter on Core’s 17 Platinum team. Previously a pin hitter and briefly a defensive specialist in high school, Nelson is an explosive and versatile athlete. When the need for a setter arose, she stepped up to the plate. At only 5’5”, it can be easy to gloss over her talent if you’re looking for height first, but that would be a mistake.
With her background as a hitter and DS fueling her play, she is a solid passer, server, hitter, and can even get up on the block. Now as a setter, she is able to use her knowledge of the other parts of the game to better understand her teammates and run a more effective offense. If you’re looking for a well-rounded, strong athlete to lead your team in the coming years, Anna Nelson Anna Nelson 5'5" | S North Hunterdon | 2023 State NJ is someone to keep close watch of.
Sarah Wilcock Sarah Wilcock S Mendham | 2023 State NJ , Mendham High School
Wilcock had an incredible season last year. Setting opposite senior Nora Mulligan, she still managed to top team stats with 441 assists. She’ll have to fill that role on her own this season, but not without the help of two super-competent returning hitters and a strong returning libero. She and her older sister, Lauren, are avid beach volleyball players as well. Lauren Wilcock Lauren Wilcock 5'10" | OH Mendham | 2021 State NJ was recruit to play beach volleyball at the University of South Carolina next year, and her sister is likely to follow suit. It isn’t hard to imagine that she will be even more impressive in her junior and senior seasons.
Mia Pimentel Mia Pimentel S Bogota | 2023 State NJ , Bogota High School
Pimental had 206 assists and 26 service points last season playing under senior setter Amber Vazquez Amber Vazquez S Bogota | 2021 State NJ at Bogota – a program that made it to the semifinals of the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions. Though she’s young, she’s certainly not inexperienced. Last year, she played up two age levels on the 16 National team at Sideout Sports. You may have seen her at Winterfest in Hartford, Connecticut where her team won first place in the 16 Open bracket last year.
Lorie Horta Lorie Horta S Roxbury | 2023 State NJ , Roxbury High School
Horta was a freshman setter on Roxbury’s squad last season. She was the second option under Quinn Longo, but still managed 62 assists, 40 service points, and 28 digs. We can expect more from Horta this high school season as she’s been honing her skills on the Garden State Elite 16 Premier team in the off-season. While there were not that many seniors who graduated after last season, Horta’s junior and senior seasons will be ones where she can really shine as a setter and server. Keep a close eye on this energetic, determined, and agile setter as she continues to develop.