Houston Open 2023 – Five Setters to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school tournaments are taking place everywhere in Texas as teams prepare for the start of their district calendars and the Houston area will host a big one this weekend when it comes to private high schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Houston Open 2023 will reunite 23 of the best programs in the area for two days of competition at the Houston Skyline club, on Friday and Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig will be on-site following the first day of the event and will bring detailed reports and the best photos, but before the tournament starts, let's get to know some of the most exciting talent that will be in action, starting with the setters:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["179889"],"_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":"One of the top setters in teh state, Musgrove transferred to Lutheran South Academy last season and entirely transformed the team. A player with the physical and technical tools to impact the game in a variety of ways, she's used in a system that exploits her skills to the most, setting when she's on the backcourt and hitting when at the net. Musgrove's ball control and distribution are excellent and she feels the game very well, always making good decisions. A lefty, she has a whip of an arm, being the team's top offensive player and also contributing with her blocking and serving.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d02ff"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15377784/64da3962478d560b4cf455d8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d0360"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["186231"],"_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":"A new face at Concordia Lutheran this year, coming from Klein Collins, Blaine significantly improved the Crusaders at the setter position - she splits time in the position with [player_tooltip player_id='184155' first='Carleigh' last='Schluter'], who also came from Klein Collins. Blaine is always very calm and composed on the court and her setting game stands out for its efficiency and consistency. She's always clear-headed to feed her hitters and is very strong technically too. Blaine is also a valuable point-scorer for her teams, be it swinging when at the net or putting the ball down with clever setter dumps.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d03c3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16565345/64dcbeb2a676d404447428f6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d03e5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["201034"],"_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":"An incredibly athletic and talented player, Animashaun is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the Houston area. 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Animashaun gets off the floor really well, can hit from the left and the right and has a cannon of a right arm, as well as excellent shot selection.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d043e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10566492/64dbdea906609f0d5ce2e111' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d0468"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254241"],"_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":"The reliable Escobar will be calling the shots in the offense of St. Agnes Academy. She's very solid technically and very intelligent on the court, always making good decisions, be it with her ball distribution on offense or when playing defense. That makes of her a very efficient player, who keeps her team steady and in position to battle anyone across the net. Besides playing a big role with her ball handling and leadership, the setter is also capable of making an impact with her defense and serving.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d04bf"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KatEscobar25/status/1691144359327010816?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KatEscobar25/status/1691144359327010816?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["192056"],"_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":"One of a handful of new faces who joined Fort Bend Christian Academy this season, LeRoux will have a key role with the Eagles, leading their offense. 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She also had good size and can play at the net too.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dcf693d0539"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/laurenleroux10/status/1689451747817721858?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/laurenleroux10/status/1689451747817721858?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->