Setters Running the Show at the IHSA State Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I love taking a look at the setters at any state or high-level tournament. The connection they have to have with their hitters and athleticism is impressive. Many of them also play all six rotations. That is a huge physical and mental load on an athlete and these setters showed the grit and competitiveness needed to play at such a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["311933"],"_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":"Calli is athletic and gritty. And as a Marquette Alum, I am excited to see the impact she will have for the Golde Eagles next year. 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