Class of 2021 Position Breakdown: Setter
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The Class of 2021 has plenty of talent across the state and these ladies deserve every ounce of recognition. It’s time to look at the best passers across the state. So let’s continue our list of the position breakdown by…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2021 has plenty of talent across the state and these ladies deserve every ounce of recognition. It’s time to look at the best passers across the state. So let’s continue our list of the position breakdown by taking a look at the top Setters in the Class of 2021.
Katie Butler Katie Butler 5'9" | S Old Tappan | 2021 State NJ (Old Tappan; USA NY)
Butler is a part of the two-headed monster that Old Tappan has at the setter position along with Chrissy Chu Chrissy Chu 5'9" | S Old Tappan | 2021 State NJ (see below). Butler showcases her versatility for Old Tappan by lining up multiple positions like opposite, setter and even middle blocker. Butler has masterful ball deception as a setter especially on USA NY. She’s one who can do it all.
Olivia Coughlin Olivia Coughlin 5'10" | S Immaculate Heart | 2021 State NJ (Immaculate Heart; Digs)
Coughlin is a 5’10” setter/right side and a tight all-around player. Her impressive numbers from last season are her 440 assists, 296 service points, and 21 aces for the season. Coughlin’s court awareness is off the charts knowing exactly where her teammates and opponents are for her to decipher where to go with the set to ensure an optimal scoring opportunity.
Chrissy Chu Chrissy Chu 5'9" | S Old Tappan | 2021 State NJ (Old Tappan; Pinnacle)
Chu will be in her final season as the setter for this squad. She finished last season with a whopping 352 assists, 82 digs, and 16 aces. She is the top setter of the squad alongside Butler. We can credit Chu’s masterful manipulation of the ball and having her finger on the pulse of the game for that success. Her ability to use all of her hitters as opposed to relying on one or two makes this team stand out amongst its competition.
Kyra Hissner Kyra Hissner 5'9" | S North Hunterdon | 2021 State NJ (North Hunterdon; USA NY)
Hissner has been a staple to North Hunterdon’s success since her arrival. Needing 175 assists to eclipse the 1,000 mark on her career look for Hissner to produce well beyond that amount in the upcoming season. She finished the 2019 season with 465 assists, 145 digs, and 40 aces. She is the engine of the North Hunterdon offense and makes it look effortless out there with her high-volleyball IQ and precision passing.