8 Play Makers at Rock N Rumble: 16 Open
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These cannons would be all smoke if it weren’t for the players putting up the ball. These setters make it happen and make it look so easy in the process. They’re the true athletes on the court. Some of the…
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Continue ReadingThese cannons would be all smoke if it weren’t for the players putting up the ball. These setters make it happen and make it look so easy in the process. They’re the true athletes on the court.
Some of the top setters in the midwest were on full display in Cleveland. Alongside them, we had some new names join the party and turned some heads in the process.
You can’t bring down the hammer without these elite play makers. Here were eight of the best Rock N Rumble had to offer.
Avery Woodard Avery Woodard 5'7" | S Marysville | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’7 S | Michigan Elite
Michigan Elite may have played with some early season jitters with some passing woes, but Avery Woodard Avery Woodard 5'7" | S Marysville | 2024 State MI was looking primed and ready to go. She’s fast to the ball and she’s skilled with her hands and her platform. No matter how far off the net she was, she was putting her hitters in great zones all tournament long. Woodard was key in keeping Michigan Elite competitive.
A couple of big Angie Butler blows and Allison Pilat to finish the rally.
But how bout some toast for all that 🧈 @averywoodard12 ?! #JVARockNRumble @MIEliteVB pic.twitter.com/b54ledqWEI
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) January 15, 2022
Lucy Mott Lucy Mott 6'1" | S SUA (Toledo) | 2024 State #105 Nation OH (2024) | 6’0 S | Legacy
She’s not only one of the best setters in her class, but she’s one of the top overall players. Lucy Mott Lucy Mott 6'1" | S SUA (Toledo) | 2024 State #105 Nation OH ’s greatness took center stage at Rock N Rumble. She runs a fast offense and loves to utilize every hitter in her artillery. With all this ball movement on the court, Mott loves to call her own number and it was all too much for opponents to handle.
Kayla Palmer (2024) | 5’8 S/OPP | VolleyFX
One second she’s setting a wicked 3-ball from right back and the next second, she’s taking a crack from the right side. VolleyFX runs a really unique 6-2 system that proved to be a handful for teams over the weekend. Kayla Palmer has the luxury of a deep bench of hitters and her connection with each is automatic.
Skyler Jehlen (2024) | 5’8 S | VolleyFX
Right alongside Palmer, I can see why you would want to run a 2-setter offense, they’re both just so good. Skyler Jehlen made her play known while only playing 3-rotations at a time, but her impact was always felt. She has a great connection with all her hitters, especially her middles. In sync and deadly every time.
Lea Gage Lea Gage 5'10" | S Brighton | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’0 S | L2
Off to a hot start, Lea Gage Lea Gage 5'10" | S Brighton | 2024 State MI is making herself a name that you need to know. She’s a smooth mover and has great location with her sets. Her height came up handy during the weekend with a lot tight passes coming her way. Gage wasn’t the most offensive setter but when she called her own number, it was timely and lethal!
Lea Gage ⏩⏩ Ali Parachek is just 🧑🏽🍳 🤌🏽 #JVARocknRumble pic.twitter.com/cZjRzYz5rm
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) January 17, 2022
Hannah Pattie Hannah Pattie 5'7" | S Lake Catholic | 2024 State OH (2024) | 5’8 S | Maverick
She’s one of the most athletic and entertaining of the bunch, Hannah Pattie Hannah Pattie 5'7" | S Lake Catholic | 2024 State OH has one of the best all around games a setter could have. She’s fast! It’s very rare to see her give up on a play, and she puts up a hittable ball anywhere on the court. Pattie may be undersized, but she has the hops to dish out a perfect tight pass set and she’s a lover of a good combination play.
Belle Groomes Belle Groomes 6'0" | S St. Joseph Academy | 2025 State #38 Nation OH (2025) | 6’0 S | AVC
This player has a lot going for her from the setters position. She’s a taller setter, she’s a lefty and she can be thrown in about any position you need her in. Her back court defense was one of the toughest of all the setters in the group. Groomes has a beautiful tempo to her pins and is quite comfortable setting her opposite anywhere on the court.
Isabela Haggard (2025) | 5’9 S/OH | KIVA
Isabela Haggard is game-changer for this KIVA squad. A well-balanced athlete with a very high IQ. Haggard was making some great plays with her offense all weekend. She knows exactly the hitter to feed and at the best times. And with those smarts, her dumps on two were quite on-cue.