Stellar Setters Who Dominated the Top 250 Expo
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It was quite the morning at the Courts in Beaverton on Sunday, November 20th. With over 70 athletes from across Oregon gathering to compete, it was a fast-paced and high-energy filled gym. Here are the setters that caught our eye…
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Continue ReadingIt was quite the morning at the Courts in Beaverton on Sunday, November 20th. With over 70 athletes from across Oregon gathering to compete, it was a fast-paced and high-energy filled gym. Here are the setters that caught our eye at the Oregon Top 250 Expo.
As just a sophomore, Carle is one to watch over the next couple of seasons. She started the day off by serving several balls in a row during a warm-up game, showing how consistent and tough her serve is. Throughout setting drills, Carle placed the majority of her sets well. Her hustle and ability to adjust to her hitters, though, were what made Carle really stand out on Sunday. Not only was she running all over the court to put up some great sets, but Carle was also making sure to properly adjust her set placement to each of the different hitters she encountered, showing how adaptable she is as a setter.
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After watching Lewey excel throughout this high school season and help lead Sheldon to its first 6A State Championship win, it’s no surprise that she performed as one of the top setters during the Expo. Lewey is a very talented all-around player: On Sunday, she showed her ability to play strong defense and swing at the ball as a lefty, and she shined as a setter with great footwork and top-notch placement.
Mitchell is a fun player to watch, not just because she is incredibly talented, but also because she brings such a calm, positive energy to the court. Nearly every set that Mitchell makes is perfectly placed and beautifully executed. Her footwork and consistency are impressive. And, not only is Mitchell a standout setter, but she can also put the ball away when she needs to with her powerful swing from the right side. Mitchell is a setter to keep your eye on over the next couple of years.
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When thinking about athletes who make playing volleyball look effortless, Williams is a contender who comes to mind. With her great hands and quick footwork, Williams showed that she is a top level setter and player. Her smart decisions while setting her hitters and her fast tempo offense made Williams stand out among several very talented setters during the Expo.