Top Setters at the Dallas Stock Up Showcase

<p>One of the most impactful positions on any volleyball court is the setter. In an ideal world, they touch every ball when it comes onto your side of the net. They set the tempo, they feed your hitters, and they generate points by assisting every rally. Let's talk about the top setters that were at the Dallas Stock Up Showcase.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='254299' first='Shea' last='Bruntmyer']</h2>   <p>Bruntmyer is a 5'8" setter from Abilene Christian School. The first thing that tells you that Bruntmyer is a good setter is her can-do attitude. She exudes confidence on the court and her teammates respond positively to her presence. She seems to find something good in every play and communicates well with all of the athletes she is paired with. She has great athleticism and great hands too. She spreads the ball around and makes good decisions on the court.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/Shea-Bruntmyer-2-e1689052628751.jpg?w=225" alt="" class="wp-image-342096"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='254299' first='Shea' last='Bruntmyer'], class of 2024.</figcaption></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='401439' first='Brenlin' last='Garlitz']</h2>   <p>Garlitz is a 5'8" setter from Ovilla Christian High School from the class of 2026. Garlitz has amazing hands and great placement all while making it look effortless. She is very aware not just of her side of the net but her opponent's side as well. She knows where the block is over the net and makes good decisions about where to send the attack. Great athlete.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='389257' first='Emily' last='Capangpangan']</h2>   <p>Capangpangan is a 5'9" setter from Allen High School in the class of 2026. I can not believe this athlete is a sophomore! She is smart, athletic, quick, and very sure of her skills. She calls out to all of her teammates on the court constantly and sets them up for success. She fully utilizes the attackers available to her smartly and gets the points.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/36-Kinley-Nicholls-e1689054188625.jpg?w=225" alt="" class="wp-image-259790"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='254249' first='Kinley' last='Nicholls'], class of 2026.</figcaption></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='254249' first='Kinley' last='Nicholls']</h2>   <p>Nicholls is a 5'9" setter from Hebron High School class of 2026. Nicholls is very precise with her sets, has very strong sets, is very versatile, and is very athletic. She ticks all of the boxes for a great setter. She is smart, very aware of what is going on on the court, hits the targets she aims at, is skilled enough to be sly when trying to avoid a block, and communicates well. Nicholls is an athlete I would want on my team any day of the week.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='206885' first='Roisin' last='Owen']</h2>   <p>Owen is a 5'9" setter from Weatherford High School in the class of 2025. Owen is a quiet athlete, meaning she is not the fire on the court. She is the cement on the court instead. She holds it all together and generates plays. She is accurate, athletic, and smart which means good things for her home team. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/Jaidyn-Hartsfield-e1689055335628.jpg?w=225" alt="" class="wp-image-260136" width="79" height="118"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='254165' first='Jaidyn' last='Hartsfield'], class of 2026.</figcaption></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='433606' first='Gillian' last='Dickerson']</h2>   <p>Dickerson is a 5'6" setter from Wakeland High School in the class of 2026. Only a sophomore she already knows that to have a good play she needs to be fast to the ball. She is one of the fastest to the ball, really athletic, has soft but strong hands, and accurate sets. She reminds me of a ball of fire on the court when she gets into her job. Fun to watch!</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='254165' first='Jaidyn' last='Hartsfield']</h2>   <p>Hartsfield is a 5'7" setter from Mesquite Horn High School in the class of 2026. Hartsfield is quick on her feet, very athletic, and aggressive when competing. She can hit as well as set and her serving is great. She is a smart player on the court and very aware of where everyone is located when setting up a play.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/Paige-Hawkinson-e1689056751628.jpg?w=250" alt="" class="wp-image-336131" width="148" height="223"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='328270' first='Paige' last='Hawkinson'], class of 2026.</figcaption></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='328270' first='Paige' last='Hawkinson']</h2>   <p>Hawkinson is a 5'11" setter from Reedy High School in the class of 2026. Hawkinson is verbal and spunky on the court. She is a confident athlete and floats the ball to a hitter. She is very accurate and positive on the court. Her consistency is something her teammates count on to generate plays and wins.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='433618' first='Sophie' last='Weger']</h2>   <p>Weger is a setter from Azle High School in the class of 2026. Her hands are like pillows and she is very quick and communicative. She is also a fast study as evidenced by her play at the showcase. Only a sophomore at this point, I would want to come back in a year and see her explosive growth over the next season. Very promising and already so good!</p>   <p></p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/21-Skyler-Scott-e1689057287641.jpg?w=133" alt="" class="wp-image-334983" width="118" height="178"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='327553' first='Skyler' last='Scott'], class of 2026.</figcaption></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='327553' first='Skyler' last='Scott']</h2>   <p>Scott is a 5'10" setter from Cedar Ridge High School in the class of 2026. She is a player with the best ball technique and heightened court awareness. She can make split-second decisions that determine the flow of the game. She has great parity, meaning she can set all of her hitters in various ways to be unpredictable to her opponents. She also communicates on the court so that everyone on her team knows where to expect the play. A great athlete with more time to develop still. </p>

One of the most impactful positions on any volleyball court is the setter. In an ideal world, they touch every ball when it comes onto your side of the net. They set the tempo, they feed your hitters, and they generate points by assisting every rally. Let's talk about the top setters that were at the Dallas Stock Up Showcase.