Gritty Setters Taking on the Top 250 Expo
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The Prep Dig Top 250 is fast approaching and there will be some truly incredible talent taking the gym. It is an awesome event because a lot of the top athletes in the state are all going to be playing…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Top 250 is fast approaching and there will be some truly incredible talent taking the gym. It is an awesome event because a lot of the top athletes in the state are all going to be playing at the same time. It is also a weirdly competitive yet collaborative event where athletes are on the same side of the net as some of their main competitors during the club and high school seasons.
Here are some of the setters who I can’t wait to watch play at the Top 250 Expo.
Alivia Jeanquart Alivia Jeanquart 5'7" | S Notre Dame Academy | 2023 State WI – Class of 2023
Alivia has impressed me in club, high school, and at past Top 250s. She gives maximum effort on every ball and leads by example on the court. She also has great hands and can push the ball pin to pin with ease. She runs a great tempo ball as well. Alivia is gritty on defense and has a competitive serve as well.
Elena Dragani Elena Dragani S Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – Class of 2023
Elena has a great touch on the ball. She has clean hands and a fast release. Elena is extremely precise with her sets and puts the ball consistently in the same spot every time. She is fast off the net when the pass isn’t the best and has a commanding presence on the court.
Skye McDermott – Class of 2023
Skye is a very high-level setter in her grade. Her touch on the ball is clean and consistent. She is also a huge energizer on the court and pretty much defines what gritty means. She runs the court like a leader. She is an athlete that is fun to watch and has a lot of experience in high school, club, and on an international level.
Kate Bahrke Kate Bahrke S Oconto | 2023 State WI – Class of 2023
Kate is a huge asset on the court and is a great all-around athlete. She isn’t afraid to make the tough set on the court and will move the ball around to all hitters. She is the type of athlete who knows her hitters well and customizes her sets for each of them.
Ella Safar Ella Safar 5'9" | S Burlington | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024
Ella is one of the top setters in her class. She is fast, smart, and has near-perfect form. She runs a very fast tempo offense and adjusts well in out-of-system plays. Ella knows how to utilize her hitters and has a very high volleyball IQ.
Kamryn Kaminski Kamryn Kaminski 5'7" | S Howards Grove | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024
Kamryn has developed an incredible amount in the last few years. She was always a solid setter but her speed, hands, and just knowledge of the game have been growing at a great rate. She was a key player on the Howards Grove state championship team and her potential is seemingly endless.
Bryn Janke Bryn Janke 5'10" | S Wisconsin Dells | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024
Bryn is a young athlete who plays with the maturity and finesse of an older athlete. She is fast and smart and has a lot of experience on the court. She is very consistent and gritty on the court. Bryn will have a huge season this year with FC Elite 18 Elite and will be a major player at the Top 250 Expo.
Other setters to Watch:
Billie Reiter – Class of 2025
Reagan McIntosh Reagan McIntosh 5'11" | S Verona Area | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024
Rayna McArdle Rayna McArdle 5'9" | S Holmen | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024
Emily Bruss Emily Bruss 5'9" | S Pulaski | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024
Ava Dean Ava Dean 5'9" | S McFarland | 2024 State WI – Class of 2024