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<p>Setters are among the top freshmen volleyball players in Region 4. </p>
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<p>A look at five 2026 Region 4 setters to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212274' first='Emma' last='Bishop'] </strong>orchestrates her team's offense successfully and delivers the ball to the front court consistently. A strong communicator, Bishop provides accurate sets from her position. Agile and quick, Bishop moves well from side to side, producing as a reliable server. </p>
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<p><strong>Shelby Holderman </strong>is poised to take on a larger role for her team during the 2023 high school volleyball season. Holderman has already displayed the ability to set accurately early on in her prep career. A player who possesses a solid skill set, Holderman uses quickness and athleticism to cover the court extensively from her position. </p>
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<p><strong>Melina Hot </strong>has shown the ability to run the offense. A player with strong communication skills, Hot makes adjustments that are needed routinely while having the abilities be impactful both in the back row and the front row. Hot can dig and block on defense consistently in addition to identifying blockers accurately. </p>
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<p><strong>Aubrey Sams </strong>is a versatile player who possesses a diverse skill set. Sams can produce as both a setter and an outside hitter. Able to set at a high level, Sams can also be both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. Sams identifies blockers accurately and uses strong communication skills to direct the offense on the court successfully. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212170' first='Georgie' last='Tabor'] </strong>is a vocal leader who makes quick decisions on the court routinely. Tabor runs the offense efficiently and works well with teammates. An athletic setter who covers the court extensively, Tabor digs and blocks on defense effectively while also excelling offensively. </p>
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Setters are among the top freshmen volleyball players in Region 4.
A look at five 2026 Region 4 setters to watch follows.
Emma BishopEmmaBishop
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Glasgow | 2026 StateKYorchestrates her team's offense successfully and delivers the ball to the front court consistently. A strong communicator, Bishop provides accurate sets from her position. Agile and quick, Bishop moves well from side to side, producing as a reliable server.
Shelby Holderman is poised to take on a larger role for her team during the 2023 high school volleyball season. Holderman has already displayed the ability to set accurately early on in her prep career. A player who possesses a solid skill set, Holderman uses quickness and athleticism to cover the court extensively from her position.
Melina Hot has shown the ability to run the offense. A player with strong communication skills, Hot makes adjustments that are needed routinely while having the abilities be impactful both in the back row and the front row. Hot can dig and block on defense consistently in addition to identifying blockers accurately.
Aubrey Sams is a versatile player who possesses a diverse skill set. Sams can produce as both a setter and an outside hitter. Able to set at a high level, Sams can also be both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. Sams identifies blockers accurately and uses strong communication skills to direct the offense on the court successfully.
Georgie TaborGeorgieTabor
S
Allen County - Scottsville | 2026 StateKYis a vocal leader who makes quick decisions on the court routinely. Tabor runs the offense efficiently and works well with teammates. An athletic setter who covers the court extensively, Tabor digs and blocks on defense effectively while also excelling offensively.
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