Nebraska’s Stat-Stuffing Setters from Opening Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A star-studded group of setters was back to run the show on Nebraska's prep scene. Time to find out who filled up the stat sheet to open the 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the high school season, we'll be highlighting Nebraska's top individual performances from week to week. This approach allows us to cast a wide net and bring as much talent to the forefront as possible. No one is off-limits here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, we're starting with setters. 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Howie guided the Tigers to wins in its first two matches of the year against York and Wallace. Those victories were accompanied by about nine-and-a-half assists per set from Howie, who garnered valuable experience when she led the Hastings offense last year, too.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["109593"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Booth's first week of action becomes much more impressive when you consider the gauntlet that Elkhorn North has already faced. The UNI commit averaged ten assists per set while battling against top-tier Class A teams at the Bellevue West Invitational. No matter the venue, Booth is skilled enough to direct an efficient Wolves offense.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["189375"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Denker gets a nod as a setter who is also capable of shouldering a frontcourt attacking role. Her 5.3 assists per set over four matches is complemented by over a kill per set to her credit. It's also worth noting Denker's physicality at the net, which has yielded a handful of blocks already. 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