Next Five: ’23s That Run The Show
Continuing on our “Next Five” journey after a short trip to North Carolina, we cover the next five setters we like from Indiana in the class of 2023. Each of these five come from five different clubs, with five different…
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Continue ReadingContinuing on our “Next Five” journey after a short trip to North Carolina, we cover the next five setters we like from Indiana in the class of 2023. Each of these five come from five different clubs, with five different skill sets. All look the same, but none are. Here’s the next five setters you should know about.
Olivia Nelson Olivia Nelson 5'8" | S Westfield | 2023 State IN , 5-8, Munciana Indy 16O Moana
Running an open-level offense is tough. I’m glad Olivia is getting an opportunity to do so, because the stable was clearly full at her previous club. She’s quick on her feet, plays above average defense, and runs a well-balanced offense not only for her school team, but for her club team as well. Most, if not all, of her sets are hittable, and she turns out-of-system passes into offense with ease.
Haley Biedenbach Haley Biedenbach 5'9" | S Homestead | 2023 State IN , 5-9, Empowered 16 Elite Black
Haley makes setting look easy. In-system, out-of-system, tight pass, pass off the net—you name it, she can get to the ball and set wherever she wants. Her hands are quick and deceptive, and her feet are always underneath her. This is another setter playing an open-level schedule against the best the midwest has to offer, and should not be overlooked as a solid setting option in the ’23 class.
Emilee Hill Emilee Hill 5'9" | S Yorktown | 2023 State IN , 5-9, Munciana 16N Banana Slugs
The only kid on this list with a state championship trophy on her mantle, Emilee recently surpassed 1000 assists in her young career at Yorktown. She’s fully capable of running a 5-1 at any level, and her Munciana background has her defense and hands at a well above average level. She wins, she’s a great player and teammate, and is only going to get better.
Natalie Blaufuss Natalie Blaufuss 5'8" | S Homestead | 2023 State IN , 5-8, Team Pineapple 16 Black
Another setter running a 5-1 offense with an open schedule. Natalie is responsible for running perhaps the fastest offense on this list, and her sets are all accurate, with pace, and without a ball handling error. I like her smooth posture when in transition, and she stays on her feet longer than most to get to everything. She’s a tad narrow when blocking, but that is fixed with her volleyball acuity and anticipating where the attack will go.
Lizzie Glassburn Lizzie Glassburn 5'8" | S South Newton | 2023 State IN , 5-8, Boiler Juniors 16 Elite Gold
Rounding out our list is another varsity starter that has had a deep postseason run already in her young career. Already on pace to surpass 1000 assists before the end of her junior year, Lizzie is a spitfire of a leader, both on the court and off. I like her speed, athleticism and all-around game.