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Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3

Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Photo: Breit Nelson Prep Dig
Rachel Kass
Rachel Kass December 6, 2023 @ 07:48 AM
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In this article:

Andrea Wipperfurth
Andrea Wipperfurth 5'9" | S | 2026
WI
Lydia Hoier
Lydia Hoier 5'9" | S | 2027
WI
Hailey Schneiker
Hailey Schneiker 5'10" | S | 2027
WI
Emree Kellerman
Emree Kellerman 5'10" | S/RS | 2027
WI
Payton Scifres
Payton Scifres 6'1" | S | 2027
WI
Laina Kirsch
Laina Kirsch 5'7" | S | 2027
WI
Lizzy Kwiatkowski
Lizzy Kwiatkowski 5'11" | S | 2026
WI
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This is the final of my 3-part stud setters series. You can check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the series for many more talented setters! These setters put in work on the court for the entire expo.

Lydia Hoier

Lydia Hoier

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Lydia
Hoier S
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
West Bend East
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Lydia is a lefty setter who also took some really nice swings throughout the expo. She has good...
Written by Rachel Kass
Read more at PrepDig.com
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Lydia Hoier

State: Wisconsin
School: West Bend East
Club: Motion Volleyball Program
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Emree Kellerman

Emree Kellerman

WI
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2027
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Emree
Kellerman S/RS
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Living Word Lutheran
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Emree really impressed me with her touch on the ball and smart choices. She really seemed to see...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Emree Kellerman

State: Wisconsin
School: Living Word Lutheran
Club: Eclipse Volleyball Club
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Highlights

Laina Kirsch

Laina Kirsch

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Laina
Kirsch S
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Badger
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Laina was a confident and energetic presence on the court. She started jump-setting immediately during ball control drills...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Laina Kirsch

State: Wisconsin
School: Badger
Club: Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club
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Highlights

Hailey Schneiker

Hailey Schneiker

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Hailey
Schneiker S
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Brookfield East
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Hailey was willing to do anything at the Top 250 Expo. She got in her fair share of...
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Hailey Schneiker

State: Wisconsin
School: Brookfield East
Club: Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club
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Highlights

Payton Scifres

Payton Scifres

WI
S
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Payton
Scifres S
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Westosha Central
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Payton is a player to watch in this class. She is a 6’0″ setter who moves the ball...
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Payton Scifres

State: Wisconsin
School: Westosha Central
Club: Sky High
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Highlights

West Florida
Lizzy Kwiatkowski

Lizzy Kwiatkowski

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Lizzy
Kwiatkowski S
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Oconomowoc
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Lizzy has a lot of potential to be a high-level setter. She has soft hands and great ball...
Written by Rachel Kass
West Florida
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Lizzy Kwiatkowski

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State: Wisconsin
School: Oconomowoc
Club: Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club
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Andrea Wipperfurth

Andrea Wipperfurth

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Andrea
Wipperfurth S
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Middleton
|
WI
Stud Setters from the Top 250 Expo: ’26s and ’27s Part 3
Andrea is a player to watch in this class. She has great form is a talented setter, and...
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Andrea Wipperfurth

State: Wisconsin
School: Middleton
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