Six Defensive Specialists/Setters to Watch
Versatile high school volleyball players take the court across the state and defensive specialists/setters prove to be valuable contributors for numerous prep teams. Here are six defensive specialists/setters to watch. Kennedy Beatty: A sophomore defensive specialist/setter, Beatty is a student-athlete…
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Continue ReadingVersatile high school volleyball players take the court across the state and defensive specialists/setters prove to be valuable contributors for numerous prep teams.
Here are six defensive specialists/setters to watch.
Kennedy Beatty: A sophomore defensive specialist/setter, Beatty is a student-athlete from Sayre High School. Beatty was among the leaders for Sayre throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season, posting 390 digs, 87 assists and 80 service aces. An excellent digger, Beatty is a solid back row hitter and a productive server.
Anslee Hopewell: A junior defensive specialist/setter, Hopewell is a student-athlete from Apollo High School. Hopewell helped to pace Apollo during the 2019 high school volleyball season, registering 209 digs, 152 assists, 79 service aces and 67 kills in 34 matches. Agile, Hopewell digs and pursues consistently and sets regularly.
Maya Hunt Maya Hunt S Holy Cross (Covington) | 2023 State KY : A freshman defensive specialist/setter, Hunt is a student-athlete from Holy Cross (Covington) High School. Making a huge impact for Holy Cross during her freshman season, Hunt recorded 451 assists, 136 digs and 92 service aces. A vocal leader and a skilled digger, Hunt is a precise passer who excels at identifying blockers.
Presley Payne: A junior defensive specialist/setter, Payne is a student-athlete from Elizabethtown High School. Payne posted 366 digs, 51 service aces and 27 assists for Elizabethtown during the 2019 prep season. Thriving as a digger, Payne is a strong setter who is highly communicative.
Anna Schnurr: A junior defensive specialist/setter. Schnurr is a student-athlete from Lexington Catholic High School. Schnurr was a leader for Lexington Catholic throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season, logging 477 assists and 208 digs in 35 matches. Among the most underrated players in the 11th Region, Schnurr produces as a hitter in both the back and front rows along with being a stellar setter.
Lila Spaulding: A junior defensive specialist/setter, Spaulding is a student-athlete from Martin County High School. Spaulding was a key contributor for Martin County throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season, recording 149 digs and 64 assists in 31 matches. Highly athletic, Spaulding is quick, among the top diggers for her team and can deliver in the front row when needed.