2026 Rankings: Five Stellar Setters Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the <a href="https://prepdig.com/oregon/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 rankings</a> recently updated, PrepDig is taking a look at some of the top athletes in each position from the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First up, the top setters in the class of 2026.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267157"],"_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-6709aef717a00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As the #1 setter and #2 overall recruit for the class of 2026, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings, Buerkle is a true six-rotation setter. At 5-10, she brings the size and athleticism needed to execute a 5-1 or stay in to attack on the right side. She exhibits excellent setter IQ and knows who to set and when to get the point. Her leadership and competitive energy on the court is also apparent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249607"],"_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-6709aef717a66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Orizotti has steadily risen in the rankings, and now sits as the #2 setter overall for the class of 2026, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. Her improvement over the past year has been exciting to watch. She displays a natural hand strength and a high contact point, which, with a neutral posture, allows her to hide her set location well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["503527"],"_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-6709aef717aaa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Atonio recently moved into the top 20 for the class of 2026, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. Incredibly athletic with impressive leaping abilities, which aids in her aptitude to play across the front row as either a setter or an attacker. It is also important to note that she is a left-handed athlete. Read a more extensive evaluation of Atonio in our recent article<a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/10/2026-the-stock-risers-3/"> ‘2026: The Stock Risers'.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268770"],"_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-6709aef717ae7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slaughter cemented herself as a top setter from the class of 2026, jumping 34 spots in the recent ranking update, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. Standing at 5-11, she brings the size and physicality needed to set or attack across the front row. She deploys a jump set whenever possible. Read a more extensive evaluation of Slaughter in our recent article<a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/10/2026-the-stock-risers-3/"> ‘2026: The Stock Risers'.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249621"],"_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-6709aef717b20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fox has consistently hung in the top-25 for the class of 2026, now sitting at the #5 overall setter, according to PrepDig Oregon rankings. Her consistent set location and tempo make her an incredibly reliable setter. Also important to note, she is a leftie, which is always a plus for a setter. When given the opportunity to attack and block, her impressive hops are on display. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the setters from the class of 2026 in the PrepDig Oregon rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32561","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"29310","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6709aef71801a"} /-->