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Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2

Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2
Charlie Shields
Charlie Shields December 23, 2024 @ 02:17 PM
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Kate Prevo
Kate Prevo 5'5" | S/DS/L | 2027
IL
Lexie Clanin
Lexie Clanin 6'0" | S/RS | 2028
IL
Arabelle Cunningham
Arabelle Cunningham 5'5" | S/DS/L | 2027
IL
Kelly Ryan
Kelly Ryan 6'1" | S/RS | 2028
IL
Tiernan Naus
Tiernan Naus 5'3" | S | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Illinois Prep Dig Top 250 Expo was packed with talent, and the action didn't let up for a second. Setters once again took center stage, showing off their leadership, precision, and ability to control the game. These court generals were impossible to overlook, and here are more who truly stood out during this incredible event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734437"],"_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-6769c54e937a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kate is silky smooth with her hands and is an absolute baller. Prevo stood out with her excellent communication, consistently delivering accurate sets with great tempo. Her strong footwork allowed her to move efficiently and set up her hitters for success, making her a key leader on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443081"],"_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-6769c54e93808"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='443081' first='Tiernan' last='Naus'] was such a fun player to watch at the Expo. Her immense knowledge of the game was shown through her effortless ability to connect with any teammate on the court. What truly sets Naus apart is not only her consistency in delivering perfect sets for her hitters but also her scrappiness on defense, laying out for every ball and making big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["522629"],"_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-6769c54e9384f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I always get so excited when I see a setter with the height that Kelly has, and I was even more excited to learn that she is only a freshman! Ryan played with so much confidence at the Expo, and was setting up both pins for success from anywhere on the court. She puts up such a strong block on the right side and keeps her opponents on their toes with her smart plays. Kelly is definitely a player to watch in the coming years!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["543074"],"_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-6769c54e9388e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arabelle is a setter who can do it all! Her ability to put up a playable ball no matter the first contact is incredibly impressive. Her speed sets her apart, and she was digging up some impossible balls in the backcourt. Arabelle's energy and leadership mentality made her a standout player who truly shined at the Expo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["546198"],"_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-6769c54e938ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lexie is another player who shocked me when I found out she's only a freshman. She has incredibly soft hands and does a great job getting all of her hitters involved, especially her middles. Clanin uses every bit of her height to her advantage and has amazing court vision, often catching defenders off guard. The future looks bright for Clanin, and I can't wait to see her compete with 1st Alliance this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The Illinois Prep Dig Top 250 Expo was packed with talent, and the action didn't let up for a second. Setters once again took center stage, showing off their leadership, precision, and ability to control the game. These court generals were impossible to overlook, and here are more who truly stood out during this incredible event!

Kate Prevo

Kate Prevo

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS S/DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Kate
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Class
2027
Height
5'5"
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Normal Community
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IL
Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2
Kate is silky smooth with her hands and is an absolute baller. Prevo stood out with her excellent...
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Kate Prevo

State: Illinois
School: Normal Community
Club: Illini Elite Volleyball Club
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Tiernan Naus

Tiernan Naus

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HEIGHT 5'3"
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CLASS 2027
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Tiernan
Naus S
Class
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Height
5'3"
HS
Burlington Central
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Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2
Tiernan Naus was such a fun player to watch at the Expo. Her immense knowledge of the game...
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School: Burlington Central
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Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan

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Ryan S/RS
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Marist
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Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2
I always get so excited when I see a setter with the height that Kelly has, and I...
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School: Marist
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Arabelle Cunningham

Arabelle Cunningham

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HEIGHT 5'5"
POS S/DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Arabelle
Cunningham S/DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Athens
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IL
Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2
Arabelle is a setter who can do it all! Her ability to put up a playable ball no...
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School: Athens
Club: Top Notch Volleyball Club
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Lexie Clanin

Lexie Clanin

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S/RS
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2028
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Clanin S/RS
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Benet Academy
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IL
Illinois Top 250 Showcase: Standout Setters Pt.2
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