Nebraska’s Standout 15U Setters from AAU Nationals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On to the setters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're wrapping up June by examining all the Nebraska happenings from AAU Nationals in Orlando. Recent features have covered <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/06/nebraskas-breakout-15u-teams-at-aau-nationals/">breakout teams</a> and top-performing liberos, but our coverage is just getting started. More 15U stars are ready to enter the spotlight, and we'll also have Wave 3 to examine. Stay tuned.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Setters are the focal point of today's discussion. This position group has excelled in late-season action, particularly among Nebraska's 2027s. AAU Nationals was another step forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521204"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc4a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barcel continues to elevate her game with Nebraska Elite 15 Revolution. The team deploys a two-setter system, which can pose additional challenges to setters hoping to find their rhythm off the bench. Fortunately, Barcel embraces this challenge and ensures the team's high-powered offense keeps flowing. AAU Nationals was the first step on her Nationals tour with Las Vegas looming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521269"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc4f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like 15 Revolution, [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 15 Black has two talented setters who play a big role in commanding the offense. Dominy rotates in from the back row and finds several different ways to influence 15 Black's ball control. She's a strong right-back defender who boosts [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE']'s formidable floor defense, and we got plenty of reminders of that at AAUs. Dominy can also work with any pass to keep her frontcourt hitters in rhythm. A top-five finish in Orlando has Dominy and her teammates poised for big gains in the upcoming fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458148"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc537"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wiedel is making the most of her starting reps with Nebraska Juniors 15 Black. The Thayer Central athlete has an outstanding feel for setting against the grain and is not afraid to take some risks as a back-row setter. Her foot speed is another strength, as Wiedel can track down passes that are drifting off the net. We have a lot of small-town setters to follow from the 2027 class, and you can add Wiedel to that growing list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521240"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc574"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's been a while since we've checked in with Castle. She made an early impression at January's Northern Lights Qualifier as Nebraska Elite 15 Ignite became a Gold bracket contender. Castle seems to thrive in the biggest moments, and AAU Nationals fit the bill. This standout setter offers the poise and leadership to guide 15 Ignite through high-pressure situations. Plenty of examples could be found in Orlando, and Castle is ready to take the next step in her prep journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["512869"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc5b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mark down another outstanding event for Moulton. The Club Legacy 15 Alpha setter landed on our radar as we reached the midpoint of the 2024 season. 15 Alpha has kept racking up milestones since then, and Moulton plays a big part in that success. Her skill and consistency make everyone around her better, especially under the bright lights of AAU Nationals. Moulton's squad posted a 9-2 record in Orlando and will keep reaching higher in future seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521305"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc5ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Guenther brings active feet and quick hands to [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 15 Navy's starting rotation. That high-energy style lifted 15 Navy to a 7-3 record in the Sunshine State--a worthy way to wrap up the 2024 campaign. Whenever 15 Navy needed a clutch side-out, Guenther could deliver the perfect set to give River City a first-ball opportunity. That reliability is everything you'd want from your setter position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Leah Van Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 15 Red","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc67a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van Hill is ready to enter the 2027 watch list after her Orlando outing. She ran the [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 15 Red offense in a few different lineups and even stood strong in the front row. Out-of-system situations were no problem for this squad, particularly with Van Hill delivering hittable bump sets to the pins. Our player database is gaining a few names after AAU Nationals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='773379' first='Ava' last='Newbauer']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Club Legacy 15 Bravo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667b4866bc6f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's another future addition to our watch list. Newbauer's adaptability was a prominent storyline as Club Legacy 15 Bravo navigated the AAU field. This setter made several hustle plays to keep rallies alive and was proficient at locating her bump sets. Newbauer thrives in the back row but is also physical enough to lock down the net. Club Legacy has some rising stars in the 15s age group, and AAU Nationals gave us a glimpse into the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->