Countdown to Nationals: 7 Savvy Setters

ONE WEEK until the start of USAV Nationals! Now, most of the older teams won’t be going until a few days later, but it is still something to celebrate. Nationals is an awesome few weeks where the best in the country are all in one place. I can’t wait to watch some of the best athletes compete against each other. So here are 7 savvy setters to have on your radar: Lilly Wagner Lilly Wagner 6'0" | S Oconomowoc | 2024 State #28 Nation WI – Sting 16 Gold Lilly is one of the best setters in the country in her grade. She runs the court like a well-oiled machine and does not get flustered easily. She is confident, smart, and plays at a level beyond her years. Lilly led her high school team to their first-ever State Championship. She will be a huge leader on this open-qualified team. Elena Dragani Elena Dragani S Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI –Sting 17 Gold – Committed to Wake Forest Elena is an incredibly high-level setter who has been a huge leader on this Sting 17 Gold team. She will make any ball work and will do everything in her power to set her hitters up for success. Elena is also scrappy on defense and puts up a big block. She is smart and savvy on the court. Emerson Van Lannen Emerson Van Lannen 5'10" | S Appleton North | 2024 State WI – FC Elite 16 Navy Emerson is a clean, quick setter. She is also incredibly gritty on the court. Nothing gets past her and she will better any ball sent her way. She was a huge asset on Appleton North’s State Runner-Up run this season. She has great placement, a high volleyball IQ, and awesome leadership qualities. Madison Tripp Madison Tripp 5'8" | S Kaukauna | 2025 State WI – FC Elite 15 Navy Madison can set and swing. She is a dynamic athlete who improves in leaps and strides every time I see her play. She is already one of the top setters in her class in Wisconsin. I cannot wait to see how she continues to develop over the next few years. She has great hands and a nearly unreadable jump set. Madison is aggressive and gritty on the court. Billie Reiter Billie Reiter 5'11" | S Greendale | 2025 State WI – Sting 15 Gold Billie is a very talented athlete. She has clean, fast sets and puts a great tempo on the ball. She runs the court efficiently and rarely makes errors. Billie has a lot of experience playing at a very competitive level and is the type of athlete who will never give up on a ball. Zoe Behrendt Zoe Behrendt 5'11" | S Whitefish Bay | 2023 State #88 Nation WI – Sting 17 Gold – Committed to North Carolina Zoe moves the ball around with precision and efficiency. She knows who her hot hitters are and utilizes them well. Zoe is gritty on defense and has a very aggressive serve. She is a leader on the court and communicates incredibly well with her team. Alexandra Kreutzmann Alexandra Kreutzmann 5'9" | S Menomonee Falls | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Committed to East Tennessee State Alexandra has a soft touch on the ball and moves it from pin to pin with seeming ease. She has great footwork and gets to the ball well. Her jump set is quick and efficient on the court. She adjusts her sets well to the pace of the game and she has a high volleyball IQ. More 10 more setters to have on your radar: Rachel Koss Rachel Koss 5'11" | S Freedom | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Class of 2023 Rachel Rossing Rachel Rossing 5'7" | S Lake Country Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Sting 17 Black - Class of 2023 Paige Guld Paige Guld 5'3" | S Newman Catholic | 2024 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 16 National – Class of 2024 Natalie Boehmer Natalie Boehmer 5'8" | S Horicon | 2024 State WI – Midwest Penguins 16 Black – Class of 2024 Madison Marx Madison Marx 5'5" | S Franklin | 2025 State WI – Sting 15 Black – Class of 2025 Emily Bruss Emily Bruss 5'9" | S Pulaski | 2024 State WI – Sting 16 Black – Class of 2024 Addisyn Kaiser Addisyn Kaiser S Waukesha South | 2025 WI – Midwest Penguins 15 Black – Class of 2025 Alexa Hernandez Alexa Hernandez 5'7" | S Green Bay Southwest | 2025 State WI – FC Elite 15 Navy – Class of 2025 Kamryn Kaminski Kamryn Kaminski 5'6" | S Howards Grove | 2024 State WI – FC Elite 16 Navy – Class of 2024 Lily Shields Lily Shields 5'3" | DS/L Newman Catholic | 2025 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 15 National – Class of 2025