2025 Rankings Update: Setter & Libero Spotlight

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2025 Setters and Liberos Center Stage!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our updated rankings for the class of 2025 include thirty-eight setters and forty-two liberos. This article highlights the top player at each position and two other seniors who have significantly impacted their squads. The rankings for each position are included- good luck to all the seniors moving on to club or college next season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Setters:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249189"],"_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-676b142d8b458"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berry was the engine that drove the Wenatchee freight train for the last several seasons. The 4A first-teamer will potentially play at the University of Washington as a defender and give the Huskies another in-state star for fans to root for. Her grit and competitiveness are second to none, and she is the top-ranked setter in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["266203"],"_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-676b142d8b4e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior from Ridgeline had been building and working towards a monster season, and she delivered it for the Falcons. Ridgeline took home the 3A State Championship, with Arnold delivering precision sets to her multiple skilled attackers while playing tremendous defense in right back. Arnold will play at the University of Providence in Montana next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/Z0I6C7Cj7Do?si=B67XJUQXgi8JxwKB","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/Z0I6C7Cj7Do?si=B67XJUQXgi8JxwKB </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514747"],"_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-676b142d8b530"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior from Montesano is long and athletic, with a powerful swing and good hands when she sets. Otterstetter has a feel for scoring on the second ball, either stuffing down a tight pass or dropping over a crafty "on-two" attack. Otterstetter helped Montesano to the state tournament and captured league MVP Honors for the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://my.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/karissa_otterstetter">https://my.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/karissa_otterstette</a><a href="http://Otterstetter Profile">r</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32561","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"29309","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676b142d8bf47"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Liberos:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181633"],"_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-676b142d8bfba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gao will play at Columbia University next season; the Lakeside standout put together a big season playing on the outside at times and taking swings for the Lions. She continues to work on the fine details of the libero position, attacking on the second or even first contact- precision setting location to either pin and constant communication, her specialty from day one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16747458/6703bee87303b19974d6fd38' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676b309e8a19e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528990"],"_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-676b142d8c023"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bernardy has been a vital part of a long run of success at Meridian. The senior libero focuses intensely and delivers time after time in serve receive. Coaches, players, and parents understand the tremendous value of a player who passes nails consistently in serve-receive. Bernardy was one of the most reliable passers in the state, and Meridian's offense operated at a high level with her leading the way in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/v9pmEbXvbHA?si=WmJResiyhZ7-7ccs","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/v9pmEbXvbHA?si=WmJResiyhZ7-7ccs </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["464284"],"_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-676b142d8c087"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zeissel was at her best during Kennedy Catholic's terrific post-season run, handling business in serve-receive and passing dimes to keep the Lancers offense in system. Zeissel has good length for a libero and can use that to her advantage, tracking down balls to the deep corner and popping up tips and off-speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16793840/67540f041c6c21aab97f372c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676b309e8a20d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"32926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"29309","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676b142d8c0ea"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->