Top 5 Setters to Watch in Region 4
Get ready for the top setters to watch in Region 4. This region is packed with solid setting talent, many of whom are already D1 commits. All 5 setters listed below are in MaxPrep’s stat leaderboard and one is the…
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Continue ReadingGet ready for the top setters to watch in Region 4. This region is packed with solid setting talent, many of whom are already D1 commits. All 5 setters listed below are in MaxPrep’s stat leaderboard and one is the assists leader for 2021 in Texas.
Savannah Skopal Savannah Skopal 6'0" | S Rouse | 2024 State #39 Nation TX – Rouse – Junior
Last season, Savannah Skopal Savannah Skopal 6'0" | S Rouse | 2024 State #39 Nation TX put up a whopping 1,476 assists, which was the most in the state of Texas last fall among all classifications. Not only is that number incredible but she did it as a sophomore. This brought her high school total to 2,331. If you have ever seen Savannah play, you understand why. She finds ways to make her hitters successful. She always keeps the ball playable and hittable, even on tough passes. If she has a ball within 15 feet of target, she can run any set in the offense. Rouse went 34-14 and went three rounds deep in the playoffs last fall. Along with Savannah, Rouse will return almost every single piece of their offense this season. Rouse looks very good to repeat as district champs.
Megan Hawkins Megan Hawkins 5'9" | S Canyon | 2024 State TX – Canyon – Junior
Next up is Megan Hawkins Megan Hawkins 5'9" | S Canyon | 2024 State TX , who is third in assists in MaxPreps for fall 2021. With 1,420 assists last season, she was an integral part of Canyon’s State appearance and a 42-win season. Canyon plays with Megan as the sole setter, running a 5-1 offense and she does it very well. Standing at only 5’9, she plays much better than her height and commands the court. Canyon will return a core group of athletes who were at the heart of their success, and Megan will be at the helm of the action.
Ellie Mattox Ellie Mattox 5'11" | S Vandegrift | 2023 State TX – Vandegrift – Dartmouth
Ellie Mattox Ellie Mattox 5'11" | S Vandegrift | 2023 State TX is primed for a promising senior season. After accumulating 1,428 assists last season, she is ready to get back into it. One of the things that sets Ellie apart from other setters, is her IQ at the net. She finds ways to get herself into the offense. She can attack with either hand, and she will take a swing at an overpass. She also posted 32 blocks last season. She will return to a really good Vandegrift team, who had one of the best seasons in school history in 2021. They are primed and loaded for a great year.
Kamrynn Clay Kamrynn Clay 5'8" | S Clemens | 2024 State TX – Clemens – Junior
Kamrynn Clay Kamrynn Clay 5'8" | S Clemens | 2024 State TX had a superb sophomore season for Clemens High School. At almost 600 assists, Kamrynn earned playtime, and deservingly so. Standing at only 5’8, she is getting up at the net and getting tons of touches and blocks. With the new district this fall, Clemens looks good to make the playoffs. Kamrynn played for United VBA during the offseason and played great at GJNCs. She ran a 5-1 and competed against some of the best in the nation. She works hard to set against the flow, and find her middle in transition. That is exactly what Clemens will need to be successful this fall.
Dylan Gilkey Dylan Gilkey 5'8" | S Cedar Park | 2023 State TX – Cedar Park – San Jose State
Dylan Gilkey Dylan Gilkey 5'8" | S Cedar Park | 2023 State TX has been setting for Cedar Park since her freshman year. She has totaled over 2,200 assists in 3 years on varsity. She played for Austin Juniors, and at Nationals her team finished 11th in the nation. For Cedar Park, she is a huge part of the team’s success. She is a high-flying athletic setter, who makes some great sets off tough passes. San Jose State picked up a good one with Dylan.