Setters to Watch at the PD Resolution Part 1: 17/18s Division
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Setters have an incredibly tough job. They need to be athletic, have great court awareness, and understand what is happening on the court at all times. Setters are often called the “quarterbacks” of the team because they are leaders and…
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Continue ReadingSetters have an incredibly tough job. They need to be athletic, have great court awareness, and understand what is happening on the court at all times. Setters are often called the “quarterbacks” of the team because they are leaders and run the offense.
There will be some very talented setters competing in the 17/18s division of the Prep Dig Resolution.
Here are some setters to watch!
Jordan Karlen Jordan Karlen 5'9" | S Milton | 2022 State WI – Capital 18 Adidas – Committed to Tennessee Tech
Jordan is an incredibly talented setter who brings the whole package. She is smart, gritty, and athletic. Jordan can run the offense out of all six rotations and will not miss a beat. She is a reliable athlete who is, quite honestly, impressive to watch in action.
Andi Spies Andi Spies 5'10" | S Fort Atkinson | 2024 State #135 Nation WI – Capital 17 Adidas – Class of 2024
Andi is a setter that plays with poise and maturity. She is playing up a year and absolutely deserves it. Andi brings a lot of energy to the court and can place the ball exactly where she wants it. She has great endurance and is very fast to react to the ball. Andi is one of the top athletes in her class and will continue to impress every time she steps on the court.
Skye McDermott Skye McDermott 5'10" | S Evansville | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Navy – Class of 2023
Skye is an amazing athlete. She is a great setter who is determined and competitive on the court. Skye moves the ball around and is always setting her hitters up for success. She is a huge energizer on the court and a natural leader. Her communication is very high level. Additionally, Skye is well-rounded, contributing to her team on offense, defense, and from the service line.
Rachel Koss Rachel Koss 5'11" | S Freedom | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Class of 2023
Rachel is one of the top setters in her class and for good reason. She has a very high volleyball IQ and moves the ball around like a seasoned pro. She makes it her mission to better the ball on every play and is a great leader for her team. She has an awesome connection with her hitters.
Sophia Schneider Sophia Schneider 5'10" | S Waterloo | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 White – Class of 2023
Sophia is dangerous to her opponents because she can do it all. She is a great setter but also has a very powerful swing and is gritty on defense. Sophia doesn’t just play, she competes. And she gives everything on every point. As an athlete, she has great endurance and brings leadership and confidence to the court.
Emerson Van Lannen Emerson Van Lannen 5'10" | S Appleton North | 2024 State #144 Nation WI – FC Elite 16 Navy – Class of 2024
Emerson has a very soft touch on the ball and feeds her hitters incredibly well. She moves across the court quickly and efficiently and has very clean hands and form. She is a very smart setter and knows the strengths of her hitters and her team. Emerson can be hard to read, is gritty, and plays defense very well.
Cadence Maxfield Cadence Maxfield 5'8" | S Notre Dame Academy | 2022 State WI – Impact 18 National – Committed to Berry College
Cadence is a versatile athlete who has a lot of experience on the court. She does a good job transforming every ball she gets into a great option for her hitters. Cadence runs a fast and efficient offense that can outpace a lot of other teams they meet.
Alivia Jeanquart Alivia Jeanquart 5'7" | S Notre Dame Academy | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 National – Class of 2023
Alivia is the type of athlete who is always learning and improving her game. She brings a lot of energy to the court and has clean hands. She is a natural leader and is always working hard to give her hitters the best possible sets. She moves around the court well and isn’t afraid to take risks with her decisions.
Cora Riffle Cora Riffle 5'9" | RS Pewaukee | 2022 WI – Midwest Penguins 18 Black – Committed to Carroll University
Cora is smart, fast, and efficient. She has a lot of experience on the court at both the club and high school levels. Cora also has a great swing and competitive serve. She is a very dynamic athlete who is well-rounded and competitive in all of her skills. She runs great tempo balls and has a lot of power and speed on her sets.
Hannah Trotter Hannah Trotter 5'10" | S Wisconsin Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Milwaukee Sting 17 White – Class of 2023
Hannah is a very talented setter with a lot of speed. She has great form and is very disciplined on the court. Hannah is great on defense out of right-back and makes a lot of exciting defensive plays. She adjusts her sets well to the tempo of the game and what her hitters need at that moment.
Mackenzie Scholz Mackenzie Scholz 5'9" | S Tomahawk | 2023 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 17 National – Class of 2023
Mackenzie has a lot of potential as a setter. She is smart and has a great connection with her hitters. Her ability to react quickly on plays and make smart decisions in a split second is impressive. Mackenzie has great ball control and is an all-around talented athlete.
Elise Gillen Elise Gillen 5'9" | S Slinger | 2022 State WI – Wisconsin Premier 18 Teal – Class of 2022
Elise is gritty and tough on the court. She has great hands and clean contact on the ball. She is fast and dynamic as an athlete and makes very good decisions on her sets. Elise has a great connection with the other athletes on her team and sees the court extremely well.
Other Setters to Watch:
Kayla Buelling – Capital 18 Navy – 2022
Evinae Jordee Evinae Jordee 5'9" | S Middleton | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Adidas – 2023
Ava Runhaar Ava Runhaar 5'9" | S Monona Grove | 2023 WI – Capital 17 Navy – 2023
Alexandra Kreutzmann Alexandra Kreutzmann 5'9" | S Hamilton | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – 2023
Cami Amo – FC Elite 17 White – 2023
Kamryn Kaminski Kamryn Kaminski 5'7" | S Howards Grove | 2024 State WI – FC Elite 16 Navy 2024
Danielle Dow Danielle Dow 5'10" | S Notre Dame Academy | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 National – 2023
Tessa Doszak – Impact 17 Blue – 2023
Olivia Lauterbach – Midwest Penguins 17 Black
Faith Powers Faith Powers 5'11" | S Mukwonago | 2022 State WI – Midwest Penguins 18 Black – Committed to William Penn University
Claire Crawford Claire Crawford 5'5" | S Appleton West | 2023 State WI – Wisconsin Blaze 18 Black – 2023
Leah Davis Leah Davis 5'5" | S Edgar | 2023 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 17 Purple – 2023