2021 Player Rankings: Top 10 Setters

<p>It’s often a challenge to put the trust of a program into the hands of a young setter, but the state of Michigan has some 2021 setters that have proven they can handle the responsibility. Here’s a look at 10 setters in the Class of 2021 that are making waves and sure to be drawing college attention over the next two years.</p> <p>RELATED: 2021’s <a href="http://bit.ly/2Fi6E0s"><strong>Top Outside Hitters</strong></a></p> <ol> <li><strong> Julia Bishop, Mercy/Michigan Elite: </strong>There isn’t anyone that has seen Bishop play that doesn’t immediate notice how strong of a player she is. Even on a stacked Mercy team, coach Loretta Vogel often cites Bishop as to why the team plays as well as it did in 2018. She racked up over 1,400 assists this fall and now is part of the strong Michigan Elite 16 Mizuno team.</li> <li><strong> Callie Bauer, Hudson/Impact VBC: </strong>Bauer can play setter and outside hitter, which shows her overall athleticism. She racked up an impressive 712 kills this past fall for Hudson and also had over 400 digs, 400 assists and 100 aces. Playing for Impact VBC in Ft. Wayne, Bauer is a real talent.</li> <li><strong> Lydia Harper, Caledonia/FaR Out: </strong>Harper is another aggressive setter that can play very well at the net. She was approaching 75 blocks this fall while nearing 900 assists. Now setting for FaR Out 16 Black, Harper is sure to have a tremendous 2019.</li> <li><strong> Jenna Vaske, Charyl Stockwell Academy/Michigan Elite: </strong>Vaske is also a versatile player that is both a hitter and setter for Charyl Stockwell Academy and Michigan Elite 16 Mizuno. This fall, She put up over 550 assists while racking up 375 kills as well. Also a strong server, Vaske had over 75 aces during the fall.</li> <li><strong> Grace Allread, West Bloomfield/Legacy: </strong>Allread helped West Bloomfield to a league championship this fall, as she neared 800 assists. Now she is setting for Legacy 16-Elite and really taking a step forward in her development.</li> <li><strong> Sophia Powell, Lowell/FaR Out: </strong>Part of the talented Lowell team that has a lot of promise for 2019 after taking D1 runner-up Rockford to five sets in the postseason, Powell will be the reason the Red Arrow attack should remain strong. Powell is currently playing for FaR Out 16 Black and has been improving each day.</li> <li><strong> Caris Cross, Bedford/Michigan Elite: </strong>A younger member of the Class of 2021, Cross currently sets for Michigan Elite 15 Mizuno. Cross was able to wear multiple hats for Bedford this fall, but is at her strongest at setter.</li> <li><strong> Meagan Lasky, Bronson: </strong>Lasky is just 5-foot-4, but she plays a major role for the elite Bronson program. Her 1,775 assists this fall ranks third all-time in MHSAA history for assists in a season. Like her Miss Volleyball finalist sister, Kiera, Meagan can also pass and serve well. She will be one of the reasons Bronson could win another state title in 2019.</li> <li><strong> Kayla Onken, Schoolcraft: </strong>Schoolcraft gave Bronson a run for its money in the D3 playoffs and Onken was the setter that ran the offense to make them a top contender. Onken was a Second Team All-State selection and should have the Eagles making a run at the state title this fall.</li> <li><strong> Alexis Strait, White Cloud/Inside Out: </strong>Strait was a Third Team All-State selection in Division 3 this fall and is now making strides as part of the Inside Out program. Strait moves really smoothly on the floor and has a powerful serve to go with her setting and digging ability. This fall, Strait recorded over 100 aces.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Others to note: </strong>Hannah Sidorowicz, Bailey Torpey, Riley Hoffman</p>