Setters Ready To Take On Bigger Role After Successful Sizzle

Like any great player...they have to graduate. For teams who graduate an experienced setter, there is always a transition to the next. They run the show, they are the ones who connect the dots, making everyone around them just a little bit better. For some teams at the Prep Dig Sizzle, it was their chance to bring in the next setter, adjust to the speed of the game, and see what connections will be established from now into the season. Here are some setters who are ready to fill some big shoes and make an instant impact for their squads. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> @EmmaJoh88421558 of <a href="https://x.com/LCSpartanvball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LCSpartanvball</a> with the dish to Hannah Derenne @recruitingasst <a href="https://t.co/sNoir8TD9q">pic.x.com/sNoir8TD9q</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1281655142450774018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="81273" first="Emma" last="Johnson"] - Luxemburg-Casco Each time Johnson steps onto the court she seems to improve and always impress. [player_tooltip player_id="33378" first="Bekah" last="Day"], the L-C Class of 2020 setter was the area player of the year and will head to UW-Stevens Point, leaving Johnson with some attackers who can put a ball away. For Johnson, she has great hands, a smooth release, but she gets her feet to the ball, she can jump set in front and behind her and has really taken command of the court. Like any great program, it's always the next one in which is no different for the Spartans as Johnson has taken control of the position and will look to lead her team back to a state tournament. [player_tooltip player_id="91855" first="Macy" last="Herman"] - Kimberly [player_tooltip player_id="80173" first="Kalli" last="Mau"], the Class of 2020 setter for Kimberly was the school leader in assists and will head to Bellarmine in Louisville. [player_tooltip player_id="91855" first="Macy" last="Herman"] is the soon to be Sophomore who has a lot of the same qualities as Mau when she was stepping into the varsity ranks. Herman is long, athletic, will have the potential to run a 5-1 for an incredibly balanced Kimberly offense which has a strong nucleus of underclassmen attackers. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://x.com/westoshavball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@westoshavball</a> scrappy and crafty taking on defending D2 state champs Luxemburg-Casco <a href="https://t.co/NgLVeXke0g">pic.x.com/NgLVeXke0g</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1281295079160848385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Sydney Selburg - Westosha Central [caption id="attachment_101238" align="alignright" width="348"]<img class=" wp-image-101238" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/07/Shellburg.jpeg" alt="" width="348" height="232" /> Selburg[/caption] Selburg is super gritty. After an ankle injury which had her on the sideline her Freshman season, she is back and healthy after a strong club season for [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High']. She's got eyes on both sides of the court where she can attack when needed. An extremely solid defender, Selburg can get her hands on the ball and find a way to get all of her attackers involved. The Falcons may be young, but they have the pieces to be really dangerous with a scrappy bunch that is eager to compete! [player_tooltip player_id="57284" first="Maddy" last="Fortune"] - McFarland Same last name, different setter, McFarland had [player_tooltip player_id="56078" first="Lizzy" last="Fortune"] running the show the past few years where now her younger sister Maddy will take over setting duties. McFarland is another example of a program where the next athlete just steps in. Plenty of attackers, solid defense, Fortune is an all around athlete who can get her hands on the ball anywhere on the court. The Spartans will be another power in a really deep and talented Madison area section. Brooklyn Buysse - Liberty All Stars (Cover Photo) Buysee was a utility player for West Liberty on their run to a state tournament appearance in Iowa. This year she will step into set and bring a real athleticism to the position where she is quick, a solid dumper, and has a huge range as a defender. It also helps when you have two of the top attackers in the state in [player_tooltip player_id="17227" first="Martha" last="Pace"] and [player_tooltip player_id="17323" first="Macy" last="Daufeldt"]. This squad will once again to be one of the top teams in Class 3A in Iowa. [player_tooltip player_id="91894" first="Rachel" last="Koss"] - Freedom [caption id="attachment_101236" align="alignright" width="223"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-101236" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/07/DSC09115-e1594826668754-223x300.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="300" /> Koss[/caption] Koss saw time as a Freshman for Freedom as a setter, but her role could be expanded to six rotations where she can set and also showed she can provide a swing on the right side. She has established a strong connection with fellow soon to be Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="82906" first="Sydney" last="Bartels"], a springy middle that can score points. Koss has the all around game to be another top setter in the Northeastern Conference. [player_tooltip player_id="92019" first="Morgan" last="Kealy"] - River Falls Kealy was thrown into varsity action a little earlier than expected last season as a Freshman when her older sister, senior setter [player_tooltip player_id="80161" first="Maddi" last="Kealy"] was out the first month of the season with a stress fracture. With more experience under her belt, Morgan is back and showing great confidence in running the offense at a consistent tempo. The Wildcats lost a talented Senior class from the Class of 2020, but has attackers who can still score points.