Sizzle Senior Setters Standout

<p>The Prep Dig Sizzle was fiery hot last week at the Community First Champion Center. The 2 day Varsity tournament showcased a lot talented players that are geared up for this fall.  Prep Dig Scouts were in full social media force and we now get to pour through our extensive notes on the players we saw. Here we have ten 2023 setters that stood out last week. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="184773" first="Cami" last="Arno"] </strong></p> <p>Arno is another really athletic lefty.  She moves really well and consistently gets her hitters a hittable ball no matter where the pass takes her.  One intangible that goes overlooked that Arno has is her willingness to helps direct traffic especially when the team is trying out new lineups and players might be a little uncertain of their rotation.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="92019" first="Morgan" last="Kealy"]</strong></p> <p>Kealy is a high volleyball IQ setter with the athleticism to go with it so it isn’t a surprise River Falls runs a 5-1 around her.  She can do it all and always seems to know the perfect time to execute.  Kealy has soft hands, a smooth and quick delivery with consistent location.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">As usual the 1st and 2nd contacts for River Falls are rock solid with Abby Banitt➡️ <a href="https://x.com/Tommievball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tommievball</a> commit <a href="https://x.com/morgankealy1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@morgankealy1</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PDSizzle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDSizzle</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigChris</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigEvents?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigEvents</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDig</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigWI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigWI</a> <a href="https://x.com/prepdigrachel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prepdigrachel</a> <a href="https://t.co/y3dbZQevQm">pic.x.com/y3dbZQevQm</a></p> — Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) <a href="https://x.com/BreitNelson/status/1547611750974967812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2022</a></blockquote> <p><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91906" first="Elena" last="Dragani"]</strong></p> <p>Dragani is a super solid setter that knows how to run an offense.  She knows when to call her own number, run the play behind her or make a strong connection with her middles.  Catholic Memorial is a talented group and Dragani is a big contributor to the success they will surely find this season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="151419" first="Olivia" last="Bartels"] </strong></p> <p>Bartels is incredibly athletic and gives her hitters a ton of opportunities to terminate.  She has a very calm yet intense and confident demeanor.  Bartels is quite driven and does a great job directing the offense for Lakeside Lutheran.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">[player_tooltip player_id="151419" first="Olivia" last="Bartels"] 🔥🔥🔥 huge tournament for Lakeside Lutheran as they defeat FVL in three sets <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PDSizzle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDSizzle</a> <a href="https://t.co/NCOYx8G1Lw">pic.x.com/NCOYx8G1Lw</a></p> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1547663553133391876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2022</a></blockquote> <p><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="209366" first="Grace" last="Nommensen"] </strong></p> <p>Nommensen first caught my eye with her ability to elevate and make a really solid contact on the ball.  She is a huge asset for New Glarus when she rotates to the front row and takes on the role as an attacker.  Nommenson does a great job setting a hittable ball consistent in location.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="178379" first="Claire" last="Sobczak"]</strong></p> <p>Sobczak is a crafty setter that keeps the opposing defense on their toes.  She can give her pins a nice high ball and let them show off their athletic ability or run a quick tempo out of the middle.  She also has a pretty nasty serve that will take most teams out of system.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91946" first="Lexi" last="Bugajski"] </strong></p> <p><img class="size-medium wp-image-209860 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2022/07/Lexi-Bugajski.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />Bugajski is not only the main setter on this squad but also the best swing.  She doesn’t have a problem with a pass going tight because she is a pro at the turn and burn for an almost automatic kill. Bugajski provides a consistent sent that allows her hitters to do their thing.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119403" first="Jenna" last="Pistono"] </strong></p> <p>Pistano moves the ball around really well and can run a faster tempo offense.  She can get her hitters an open net before the blockers can get established.  Pistano is a sound setter and defender and you never have to worry about her doing her job.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91939" first="Alivia" last="Jeanquart"]</strong></p> <p>Jeanquart does a nice job moving quickly along the net when the pass may get a little tricky.  She is like a Houdini avoiding the net while putting up a drool worthy ball.  This is a spunky setter you will want to keep tabs on this fall.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149603" first="Alexis" last="Jonas"]</strong></p> <p>Mosinee may not be known for having a lot of height this year so they will have to find a way to make up for that.  Jonas will be a big piece to that as she keeps the defense on their toes by mixing things up and getting a number of different options involved.  She is also a crafty lefty that has figured out the tip to the deep corners.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>