2023 Salt Lake City Qualifier review: Setters and Liberos
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Here are players that preserved quality in Utah last weekend: Rhiana McKee, SF Elite – McKee is a setter with assertive footwork. Mckee facilitates great confidence for her hitters because as her footwork goes so goes her sets. Watch her leadership grow…
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Rhiana McKee, SF Elite – McKee is a setter with assertive footwork. Mckee facilitates great confidence for her hitters because as her footwork goes so goes her sets. Watch her leadership grow as time goes on. She looks for her hitters to be available while setting and is fighting for points all set long.
Mariana Alvarado-Rivera Mariana Alvarado-Rivera 6'0" | MB Portola | 2025 CA ‘], A4 – Alvarado-Rivera is the first to cheer on a rally. She is very aware and makes great decisions on what she sees in addition to the great length with which she extends her body. Alvarado-Rivera is like a security blanket. Her proximity to the outside hitter remains close and then they can relax comfortably.
Justice Fuhrmann, FORZA1 – Fuhrmann is a 5-1 setter that is fearless and inspiring when setting her fast tempo outside sets. Her footwork is excellent at getting her to the ball. A solid foundation is what Fuhrmann can build future success on. Through the increasing and stagnating points, she stays with her team.
Saniya Pimbrough, Mizuno Long Beach – Pimbrough makes a wall on the right side as reinforced as presumably the steel arriving at a Long Beach port. She makes hitters have to think about going around or up and over her. Otherwise, roof. Keey a watchful eye on her poise going forward.
Hannah Brady, Sunshine – Brady is involved in the rally during her contact with the ball and during the movement of the ball mid-rally. These great teammate qualities are long-lasting traits. She stays in close to the action when her teammates hit to be sure to be ready to cover. A fan will hear cheers a lot with Brady.
Macey Smith, TStreet – Smith, another libero like the aforementioned Brady, delivers an excellent, high out-of-system set for hitters to move to freely. She is cool and composed. After her jump float serve, she is eager and ambitious with her movement to make plays. Smith remains cool and composed.
Lauren Farris Lauren Farris 6'0" | OH Santa Margarita Catholic | 2025 State CA , TStreet – Farris is consistent. She is a hitter to rely on to continue a rally, hit the ball off blockers, and, additionally, keep teammates active. She is very ready to hit a ball at any time. Watch for her teammates to look to her for her steadiness.