Class of 22′: Setters on the Rise
Laurel Sarkaria Laurel Sarkaria S JP Stevens | 2022 State NJ – AVVC Laurel put up some impressive assists numbers her sophomore season at J.P. Stevens tallying 687. That was enough to see her ranked 3rd in the…
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Laurel Sarkaria Laurel Sarkaria S JP Stevens | 2022 State NJ – AVVC
Laurel put up some impressive assists numbers her sophomore season at J.P. Stevens tallying 687. That was enough to see her ranked 3rd in the state in total assist. She has the luxury of setting standout outside Simrin Carlsen Simrin Carlsen 5'10" | OH John P. Stevens | 2021 State NJ (402 kills) again for this upcoming season. To go along with her high assist numbers Laurel also totaled 93 digs and 39 aces. The Hawks offense is in good hands and is looking to build off of their 28-2 season.
Ruby Van Der Heide Ruby Van Der Heide 6'0" | S Northern Highlands | 2022 State NJ – Digs
Ruby’s size is something that stands out amongst the other setters in the state. The 6’0″ setter plays her high school ball at Northern Highlands where she compiled 423 assists. As her game grows to look for Ruby to be more of a presence at the net building off of her 12 blocks last season. The Highlanders who have improved upon their record each season since 2015 are going to look to Ruby to take the ultimate next step with improving on last season record which ended in the NJSIAA Quarterfinals.
Gabrielle Barber – NYC Juniors
Gabrielle was near the top in assist numbers her sophomore season with 541 for Dwight-Englewood. The Bulldogs are losing standout outside Audrey Leak (381 kills) after their NJSIAA semifinal run. Gabrielle will look to junior outside Isabella Brown to be her go-to hitter. Playing up on 17’s for NYC Juniors look for her to use that experience to lead Dwight-Englewoods offense.
Emily Carcich Emily Carcich 5'7" | S Jefferson | 2022 State NJ – Allegro
Emily put up an impressive 513 assists, 174 digs, and 42 aces last season for Jefferson. Like Barber (see above) Carcich plays up doing her club season playing on Allegros 17’s. The 5’7″ setter is looking to help Jefferson to improve on their 19-8 record.