Prepping for the Sizzle – Key Setters to Watch

<p>The much-anticipated Prep Dig Sizzle is upon us! Only a few weeks after nationals, this will be our first look at some of the top high school programs in the state for the summer. This is such a fun tournament because there is no pressure, and it is just a lot of fun.</p> <p>Some programs like Brookfield Central, Pewaukee, and Luxemburg-Casco graduated highly influential setters in 2022. It will be fun to see younger athletes step up as leaders!</p> <p>(Please note, we do not have rosters submitted for this event so any previews are based on watching them play last season)</p> <p>Here are some setters to watch at the Sizzle!</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="91894" first="Rachel" last="Koss"] – Freedom High School – Class of 2023</h3> <p>Rachel has been a staple in this program since her freshman year. She has clean movement and is a solid all-around athlete. Rachel has great connections with her hitters and is strong in every aspect of her game. She puts great tempo on the ball and is a fun athlete to watch run the court.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="122515" first="Brylee" last="Leverenz"] – Waukesha West – Class of 2024</h3> <p>Brylee is an athletic setter who will get her hands on any ball that her team gets up. She can also swing and is defensively strong. Brylee moves the ball around well and utilizes all of her hitters. She is going to work to better the ball on every play!</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="122566" first="Emerson" last="Van Lannen"] – Appleton North – Class of 2024</h3> <p>What hasn’t Emerson accomplished in the last year? She led her team to State Runner Up in the WIAA tournament as a sophomore, won a national championship in club, and was named to the USAV GJNC All-Tournament Team. Emerson is an athlete to keep an eye on in this class. She is smooth, has a high volleyball IQ, and is very talented across the board.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="91906" first="Elena" last="Dragani"] – Catholic Memorial – Class of 2023 – Committed to Wake Forest</h3> <p>Elena had a very successful club season, winning a National Championship with her Sting 17 Gold team just a few weeks ago. She has really turned into a beast of an athlete. She is smart, athletic, and plays at a very high level.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="91917" first="Kate" last="Bahrke"] – Oconto – Class of 2023</h3> <p>Kate is smart and powerful as a setter. She has great hands and is smart and confident in her setting choices. She runs the court very well and feeds her hitters at a great tempo. Oconto only lost three matches last season and was a huge state contender – they likely will be again this year as well!</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="92019" first="Morgan" last="Kealy"] – River Falls – Class of 2023</h3> <p>Morgan is another incredibly talented and athletic setter. She has a quick touch on the ball and is incredibly gritty on the court. She keeps the tempo fast and never gives up on a play. Morgan is fearless on the court and runs the court seamlessly.</p>