Positional Breakdown: 2026 Top Kansas Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing a deep dive on setters during May, Prep Dig moves into the class of 2026 to shine some extra exposure for prospects who play that position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This report features five ranked setters in the Kansas Class of 2026. Each was among the state leaders in assists during their sophomore campaigns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='154038' first='Ella' last='Florez']</strong>, 5'9”, S, Mill Valley, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top-ranked setter in the class of 2026 is Mill Valley's Florez. She racked up 943 assists for the Jaguars in 97 sets. She can also play right-side hitter. She is an accomplished defender and could make a serious run at a couple of school records by the time her high school career is over. In two seasons of varsity action she has recorded 1,393 assists and 489 digs. Florez also has 278 kills and 125 total blocks. She plays club ball with [program_tooltip program_id='515466' first='Pohaku' last=''].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523628' first='Abby' last='Nash']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Maranatha Christian Academy, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nash is currently ranked No. 82 overall but was among the state leaders in assists last season with 834 in 106 sets. Nash also has a nice tip-and-attack game. She registered 53 kills for the Eagles as a sophomore. She also has an impressive serve that resulted in 42 aces during the prep season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355654' first='Rebekah' last='Slaughter']</strong>, 5'10”, S, Shawnee Mission East, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slaughter plays club ball with MAVS KC and is currently ranked No. 30 overall and the fifth-ranked setter by Prep Dig. She has recorded back-to-back seasons of 500-plus assists for the Lancers. She finished with 761 in 88 sets as a sophomore. She already has 1,334 career assists and should make a run at 3,000. She also had a nice net presence last fall collecting 69 kills and 34 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='206380' first='Kalyn' last='Sampson']</strong>, 5'11”, S, Sedgwick, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sampson is the second-highest-ranked setter in the Kansas Class of 2026 and is ranked No. 24 overall. She had a solid club season with the [program_tooltip program_id='515463' first='Air' last='Capital Aces']. During her sophomore season, she racked up 621 assists in 78 sets. She has six rotation skills and finished with 227 digs, 69 kills, 34 blocks, and 65 aces. Her versatility and athleticism separate her as top-tier college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489769' first='McCoy' last='Phister']</strong>, 5'9”, S, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phister had a strong sophomore season for the Crusaders. In 80 sets, she distributed the ball for 637 assists. She also finished with 210 digs and 82 kills. She is a solid floor leader and communicates well with her teammates. Phister is currently ranked No. 31 overall by Prep Dig scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->