Prep Season Preview: Small School Top Returning Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Not a subscriber? Use the code ADAMS30 for 30% off!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school season is just beginning here in Oregon. With league play starting the week of September 4th, we are wrapping up our pre-season content with this final article to highlight the last group of top returning athletes playing for smaller schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finally, the top setters from the 4A through 1A classification.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["161930"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAinsworth, who sets for Marshfield, the reigning 4A State Champions, has been an instrumental piece of the Pirates' lineup. 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The setter showcases quick footwork, a soft touch on the ball, and great placement to her attackers. Goss also utilizes her big hitters well to create point-scoring opportunities for her team. After playing on the NPJ Salem 17 Elite team, Goss is in a great position to lead the Cheesemakers to another Cowapa League win. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["161869"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eHerber, who set for the 2A State Champions Salem Academy Crusaders last fall, transferred to Western Christian this season, where she is continuing to set a fast-tempo offense. Herber was awarded 2A Tri-River all-league second team and all-state first team honors, after notching an impressive 784 assists and 80 aces over the course of the season. Herber is quick to the ball, places her sets well, puts up a solid block, and has a deadly float serve from the baseline. 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She runs a fast offense and distributes her sets well, making sure to involve her entire front row and keeping opponent blockers on their toes. Rocha is a solid defender, too, and is quick to make plays and keep the ball alive, all of which she showcased on her NPJ 15 National team this past season. 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With a soft touch on the ball, Krieger makes smart setting decisions, utilizing her big attackers like [player_tooltip player_id='267160' first='Emma' last='Brewer'] well. She is also a good defensive player and stays disciplined to make solid passes. The Crusaders will likely be relying heavily on Krieger this fall. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["244427"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe Burns setter, Wright, has been a major key player for the Hilanders over the past few years. 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