2024 Player Rankings: Top Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top setters from the 2024 player rankings are an extension of the coach on the floor, and are tasked with delivering the ball on time and in a great location to their attackers. The best of the best have quick feet, soft hands, remember to play defense first and know how to win. Throw in good size and athleticism, the ability to think the game, and the well timed attack, and you have the top setters in the Washington 2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["250019"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"One of the biggest winners on this list, Dolven is the clear leader for her Kamiakin and Shockwave teams. The MCC MVP has excellent footwork and a willingness to push the ball to the pin are two of her many strengths. She looks to score herself when the time is right and has great awareness of when to use a deep dump to the corner or find the soft middle of the defensernrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.maxpreps.com/wa/kennewick/kamiakin-braves/athletes/rylie-dolven/media/videos/?careerid=qsuig1pko22aau0026amp;videoid=a77eb78b-85fe-4a18-ab8b-3406eda64abcu0022u003ehttps://www.maxpreps.com/wa/kennewick/kamiakin-braves/athletes/rylie-dolven/media/videos/?careerid=qsuig1pko22aau0026amp;videoid=a77eb78b-85fe-4a18-ab8b-3406eda64abcu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["231697"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The Freeman junior took home the NEA MVP award, and led the Scotties to a nice run in the state tournament. She will throw a set to anywhere at anytime, and is fearless in finding good matchup's for her hitters. A super positive and fun attitude on the court is a big part of her ability to influence a match. Soft hands let her drop deceptive dumps on unsuspecting defenses.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["194179"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Saldana can run down an off target pass, then has the body control to deliver a well located set to her hitters. She has good neutral footwork and hands, defenders cant key on any tendencies and her hitters benefit. When the pass is on target, Saldana makes it look the same, whether she is feeding either pin or the middle.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/XhzaSSC5XSou0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/XhzaSSC5XSou003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["226455"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jones is a physical player, with enough length to run a 5-1 offense. She stays dynamic and delivers the ball on time jump setting her middle. Jones has a heavy serve she likes to hammer into the seams, and her defense is solid with good reach on the block.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/grace_jones6?video=1766581u0022u003ehttps://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/grace_jones6?video=1766581u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["259072"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The Columbia River junior is a dual threat, she can attack from the right side and run an up-tempo offense from the setter spot. Her willingness to speed things up and keep her sets low, fast, and on target is her biggest strength. Her defense and blocking carry over from her net play as an attacker, making her physical at the net when she sets.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/m75CR2h4xdIu0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/m75CR2h4xdIu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["180923"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"A talented setter/attacker who knows how to win and is an overall excellent player, Young earned first-team 4A KingCo honors this season. Asked to set for North Creek, she delivered and helped the Jaguars to an outstanding season and state trophy. Her athleticism and volleyball IQ let her make the switch with ease, and she racked up huge assist numbers on the season while showing a knack for a momentum changing dump or block. When attacking, she hammers the ball from either pin. Young has a smooth arm swing, and she produces velocity that is hard for defenses to handle.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/p98giw0siRIu0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/p98giw0siRIu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["249351"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"The lefty from Mead in Spokane has great awareness and good length for the setter position. She took over the full-time setter spot for the Panthers this season and helped guide a team that lost critical players to graduation back to the state title game. A growing threat as an attacker, Wilson can send over crafty dumps, but she can also take a full swing on a second ball and hammer a kill. Her high contact point is ideal for her attackers, both middles for the Panthers hit over .300 for the season.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/pG29OgiNCNsu0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/pG29OgiNCNsu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["254818"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Her soft hands, precisely located sets and smart court play put this setter among the best in the state. The Lake Washington junior is a serving machine as well, she racked up 106 aces this year, averaging one per set. She ramped up her offense from the setter spot as well, moving her attacks around depending on if she ws front or back row.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/kayleigh_shay_chang?video=1661907u0022u003ehttps://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/kayleigh_shay_chang?video=1661907u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["251586"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Rice operated the Lynden offense smoothly this season, and she is one of the more physical setters in the 2024 rankings. Able to slam down an overpass, jump set most passes, and attack from the 5-1, she has a high ceiling. Rice is headed for a big club season and is one to keep an eye on.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/grace_rice?video=2300763u0022u003ehttps://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/grace_rice?video=2300763u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["238278"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Eichert plays for the high-powered Lake Stevens squad and has faced great competition at the club level as well. That experience combined with her set location and athleticism, place her as one of the best setters in the class. She does well on tight passes, keeping the ball out of the net and letting her hitter get a decent swing. In system, she runs a fast tempo and has an excellent sense of when to score herself.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/katelyn_eichert?video=2172023u0022u003ehttps://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/katelyn_eichert?video=2172023u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["220578"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"The Boise State verbal commit has been All-Conference as a setter/attacker for three straight seasons and All-State this year, last club season she set exclusively and committed to the Broncos in August.rnrnEmma Adams of Prep Dig wrote this after the Emerald City Classic in May 2022. u0022Etter efficiently ran a 5-1 for the T3 16-1 team over the tournament. She is a player that you immediately take notice of, she oozes confidence and radiates positivity on the court. With soft hands and a quick release, she makes for a great setter. Her set decisions are on point. She plays excellent defense, with a quick reaction time.u0022rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/bPoH5TB5sf4u0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/bPoH5TB5sf4u003c/au003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":11,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-639a81cc9f817"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->