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Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight

Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Austin Kingsley
Austin Kingsley December 13, 2022 @ 01:11 PM
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Maegan Cheeseman
Maegan Cheeseman 6'0" | S | 2026
IA
Kylie Pickett
Kylie Pickett 5'8" | S | 2024
IA
Brynn Bakula
Brynn Bakula 5'8" | S | 2026
IA
Lauren Dockendorff
Lauren Dockendorff 5'8" | S | 2024
IA
Meya Wingert
Meya Wingert 5'10" | S | 2025
IA
Ella Rogers
Ella Rogers 6'1" | S | 2025
IA
Ava Salvo
Ava Salvo 5'9" | S | 2025
IA
Hadley Hardersen
Hadley Hardersen 5'11" | S | 2025
IA
Natalie Schmadeke
Natalie Schmadeke 5'10" | S | 2025
IA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's bring some setters into the mix.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Iowa Top 250 Expo featured plenty of dynamic attackers, and we've already featured several of the event's frontcourt standouts. But every attacker needs quality sets to thrive, and these setters helped pave the way for showcase success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261080"],"_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":"Pickett has done a little bit of everything during her prep career with West Branch. She has experience running the offense as a setter, but she also stepped up to shoulder a big attacking role in this year's lineup. The multi-talented athlete performed admirably in this role, as Pickett hit over .200 and was second on the team in kills this fall. What will next year hold for the rising senior?","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["223308"],"_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":"It was no surprise to see Dockendorff performing well at last weekend's showcase. She dished the ball well with IPVA this spring, and that translated into another great showing for this Prep Dig Expo veteran. 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Six Pack will be looking for a similar impact when we turn the calendar to 2023.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["215412"],"_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 Iowa Top 250 Expo was not my first chance to see Rogers in action, but it was a stark reminder of her all-around skills at the setter spot. Rogers made a huge impression with Six Pack this spring as her team scored some outstanding late-season upsets and put the Iowa club on the map in the Open division. 2023 could be even better for the Dowling prep star.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["215401"],"_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":"Few Iowa sophomores got as much on-court work as Salvo. The South Hardin athlete notched nearly 500 assists in her setting role, but she also compiled more than 500 attack attempts in her frontcourt hitting role. Such wide-ranging contributions are uncommon for underclassman, but that hasn't ever deterred Salvo.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["203590"],"_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":"Like Rogers, Hardersen has been on my radar for a while. Some of her best moments have come on the club stage with Iowa PowerPlex, where she has demonstrated that she can take on responsibilities as a go-to attacker in addition to her setting.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["261083"],"_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":"Bring on the 2026s. Cheeseman will have a chance to make a year-round impact with both Ankeny Centennial and [program_tooltip program_id='428936' first='Club' last='Ignit Select'], two groups that have seen their share of successful setters. This freshman's performance at our expo was a good start.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["261058"],"_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":"Cedar Falls is another history-rich volleyball program with a 2026 setter who is ready to make her mark. Bakula showcased her setting prowess and her defensive skills at last weekend's expo, setting the stage for a fascinating club season with Six Pack next year.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6398ce6c73d88"} /-->

Let's bring some setters into the mix.

Kylie Pickett

Kylie Pickett

IA
S
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Kylie
Pickett S
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
West Branch
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IA
Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Pickett has done a little bit of everything during her prep career with West Branch. She has experience...
Written by Austin Kingsley
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Prep Dig

Kylie Pickett

State: Iowa
School: West Branch
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Lauren Dockendorff

Lauren Dockendorff

IA
S
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Lauren
Dockendorff S
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Ankeny
|
IA
Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
It was no surprise to see Dockendorff performing well at last weekend’s showcase. She dished the ball well...
Written by Austin Kingsley
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Lauren Dockendorff

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State: Iowa
School: Ankeny
Club: PVA
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Meya Wingert

Meya Wingert

IA
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HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Meya
Wingert S
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Tri-Center
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Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Tri-Center High School has quite a multi-year leader at the setter spot. Wingert was one of Iowa’s most...
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Meya Wingert

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State: Iowa
School: Tri-Center
Club: Attack
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Natalie Schmadeke

Natalie Schmadeke

IA
S
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Natalie
Schmadeke S
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Cedar Falls
|
IA
Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Schmadeke has a combination of physicality and finesse that makes her an ideal setter-opposite. She has experience in...
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Natalie Schmadeke

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State: Iowa
School: Cedar Falls
Club: Six Pack
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South Dakota
Ella Rogers

Ella Rogers

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HEIGHT 6'1"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Ella
Rogers S
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Dowling
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Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
The Iowa Top 250 Expo was not my first chance to see Rogers in action, but it was...
Written by Austin Kingsley
South Dakota
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Ella Rogers

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State: Iowa
School: Dowling
Club: Six Pack
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Ava Salvo

Ava Salvo

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HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Ava
Salvo S
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
South Hardin
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Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Few Iowa sophomores got as much on-court work as Salvo. The South Hardin athlete notched nearly 500 assists...
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Ava Salvo

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State: Iowa
School: South Hardin
Club: Club Iowa Juniors
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Indiana State
Hadley Hardersen

Hadley Hardersen

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HEIGHT 5'11"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Hadley
Hardersen S
Class
2025
Height
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HS
Des Moines Christian
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Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Like Rogers, Hardersen has been on my radar for a while. Some of her best moments have come...
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Indiana State
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Hadley Hardersen

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State: Iowa
School: Des Moines Christian
Club: Iowa Power Plex Volleyball Club
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Sioux Falls
Maegan Cheeseman

Maegan Cheeseman

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HEIGHT 6'0"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Maegan
Cheeseman S
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Ankeny Centennial
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IA
Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Bring on the 2026s. Cheeseman will have a chance to make a year-round impact with both Ankeny Centennial...
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Sioux Falls
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Maegan Cheeseman

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State: Iowa
School: Ankeny Centennial
Club: Iowa Power Plex Volleyball Club
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Brynn Bakula

Brynn Bakula

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HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Brynn
Bakula S
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Cedar Falls
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IA
Iowa Top 250 Expo: Setters in the Spotlight
Cedar Falls is another history-rich volleyball program with a 2026 setter who is ready to make her mark....
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Brynn Bakula

State: Iowa
School: Cedar Falls
Club: Six Pack
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