The Striving Five: The Setters
I have had to opportunity to explore some of the athletes and their accomplishments on the court this week. I took the time to take a deeper look into five setters that have caught my attention with their accomplishments and…
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Continue ReadingI have had to opportunity to explore some of the athletes and their accomplishments on the court this week. I took the time to take a deeper look into five setters that have caught my attention with their accomplishments and the fire they bring out onto the court.
Ella Strausberger- Plainfield North High School
We are on a roll when it comes to taking a deep dive at these setters that are killing it this week. Strausberger stands at 5’10” and boy is she a outstanding setter. Strausberger currently is leading the state with the greatest number of assists and that proves her contribution on the court. She currently has been seen in 52 sets and currently averages 10.5 assists per set as she sits at 545 assists this season. Strausberger moves across the court well and is always there to assist her team when needed and has a great eye for the ball. She is without a doubt a rising elite athlete between her work ethic and her ability to come out on the floor and make a name for herself.
Juju Mize- Decatur Lutheran High School
Mize is another setter that is an outstanding athlete when it comes to her achievements on the court. Mize is currently following behind Strausberger, standing 2nd in assists in the state. Mize currently has been seen in 61 sets, with 531 assists. She tends to average 8.7 assists per set, which is impressive for the 5’2” setter and defensive specialist. In addition to her high assists, she currently carries 286 digs, which is impressive to have alongside her assists. Mize moves shiftly across the playing field and is always going to be there for her team and sets her team up for the most successful win. Mize is without a doubt a rising elite athlete and I am impressed with her athleticism.
Katie Bates- Princeton High School
Bates is another striving setter when it comes to her performance on the court. Bates currently rings in this week, 3rd in the state in assists and makes sure she shows out on the court. Bates averages 10.2 assists per set, with 470 assists this season. In addition, Bates has 151 digs this season, which is impressive for the setter. Bates is on a roll this season without a doubt, and I am excited to see what she continues to bring to the table during the remainder of the season. Bates is going to be a rising athlete that I would consider watching during the remainder of this season.
Cailyn Harrington- Saint Viator High School
Harrington is yet another striving setter who continues to show up on the court and make a statement through her athleticism. Harrington has currently been seen in 47 sets this season, with an average of 9.9 assists per set. She currently is 4th in the state with 463 assists. She also has 111 digs this season and 29 aces, which is good when it comes to adding more stats to her assists this season.
Mary Roland- Heritage High School
Roland is another striving setter who rings in 5th in the state with assists. The 5’5” setter has been seen in 48 sets, with 448 assists this season. The sophomore is definitely moving up in the charts when it comes to her athleticism on the court and her continuing to make a name for herself. It is impressive to see such a young athlete making way and she can be seen as a rising athlete and I am excited to see what she continues to bring to the court and her team.