Next Five: More Setters From ’22
Moving right along with our “Next Five” series are the setters from the class of 2022. There never seems to be enough high-level setters in any state at any time, but these five should dispel that myth. Allison Richman Allison…
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Continue ReadingMoving right along with our “Next Five” series are the setters from the class of 2022. There never seems to be enough high-level setters in any state at any time, but these five should dispel that myth.
Allison Richman Allison Richman 5'11" | S Heritage | 2022 State IN , 5-11, Team Pineapple 17 Black
Allison is a long, lean and athletic setter whose hands are quick and soft and feet that are more so. Her ability to get to a ton of balls passed tight sets her apart from some other setters her size. I’m especially fond of her ability to run the show; she’s been a 5-1 setter for a few years now, and looks like she belongs.
Taylor Gerke Taylor Gerke 5'8" | S Garrett | 2022 State IN , 5-8, Empowered 17/18 Elite
Probably the most creative setter on this list is Taylor, who despite the pass given to her always seems to deliver a hittable ball. Her decision-making and long and fast strides get her to a lot of out-of-system balls, and her hands do the rest. Oh, and did I mention that she bombs away with a hard topspin jump serve?
Lauren Nixon, 5-11, Munciana 17 Pandas
Of the pair of Munciana setters on this list, Lauren plays at the open level, and has done so for years. Her high hands and length, combined with her athleticism, make everyone around her better. I like her smooth, controlled play no matter what’s going on. A calming setter that works her tail off and improves the squad around her? Yes, please.
Emi Robinson Emi Robinson 5'10" | S Hamilton Southeastern | 2022 State IN , 5-10, Munciana 17 Aztecs
Although not specifically playing an open schedule like Lauren listed above, Emi is fully capable of running the show at any level come fall of 2022. Soft hands, no-nonsense attitude, and a willingness to add “defensive specialist” to her profile lead me to believe that she’s coachable to go along with her skills. I like her hands, which are quick and accurate.
Morgan Hornaday Morgan Hornaday 5'10" | S Greenfield Central | 2022 State IN , 5-10, Team Indiana Elite 18
Playing up a year is one thing. Morgan runs the show on a team with a fast offense and a ton of athletes as a full class younger than most of those around her. She’s also one of the few setters in Indiana that plays above-average defense, and her size helps tremendously on the block.