Setting the Standard: Setters Shine at Prep Dig x USAV Showcase!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Setters are impressive at showcases like the Prep Dig x USAV Showcase Session 2. They are expected to be leaders, play well, and make connections with hitters they have never played with before. But time and time again, I am impressed with the maturity and mental toughness these setters show. These are some of the many talented setters who caught my eye at the showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["161293"],"_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":"Gianna stood out to me because of her huge hustle. From the moment she stepped on the court, she was giving maximum effort on every ball. 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