Indiana Expo Preview: Young Setters Looking to Make Their Mark

When I started looking at the list of almost 100 players from around the state who would be joining us at the Expo, I was so excited to see that we would have a large number of young ladies from the classes of 2027 and 2028, especially in the setters group. Then as I began to dig deeper into the setters coming, I noticed there was a group of freshman and sophomores who had all started and played varsity this past high school season, an amazing accomplishment for a young player. This also means we are about to watch some awesome young talent on 12/7. Here are the five underclassmen setters, all who had major varsity experience this year, that I cannot wait to watch run the floor come Saturday. (If you haven't registered for the Top 205 Expo yet, you still can! Registration ends 12/4 at midnight! Use code SmithExpo2024 for a discount.)    Joostberns led the way for the Wildcats this past high school season, setting for the varsity squad as just a sophomore and helping them to win a sectional championship. She racked up 743 assists over the season and was second on the team in both total aces and aces per set. What a blessing it is to have Kyra at the showcase seeing as she is currently ranked as the #3 setter for the class of '27 and the 30th player overall for sophomores in Indiana.     Larkin was a freshman double threat for the Pioneers this past season, in both setting and hitting. She finished top 3 on the team in every statistical category, leading the team in assists and aces, and finishing second in total kills. It will be exciting to watch her at the Expo in both positions - she appears to have a confidence about her that is far past her freshman age. Look for Prosser to make a difference on her Rev 15-1s team this club season.     Abram is just a sophomore and has already been setting for the varsity team at Edgewood for two years now. She led the team in both assists and blocks (as a setter!) and finished second in aces. Jenna is headed to Rev this year after being at Btown VBC, and I am super excited to see how she competes there. At the Expo on 12/7 I expect her blocking and serving to stand out amongst the other setters.     As just a sophomore, Ring led the Eagles as their setter this past fall and had herself a great year. She finished first in assists, second in digs and third in aces. Bethany will be spending her club season with Boiler Jrs 16 Gold, so I expect she will see a ton of growth over the next 9 months. I cannot wait to see her alongside her class of '27 high school teammate, [player_tooltip player_id='435858' first='Ella' last='Mensch'], at the Expo - they will be a dynamic duo for sure.     Bontrager is one of the taller setters in the group at 5'9" and is also coming off a season starting for varsity as a freshman. She did well running a 6-2 this fall alongside senior Valparaiso setter, Kylann Rudziewicz. Nicole ended the season with 238 assists and did a nice job on defense as well racking up 131 digs. I am most excited to get to see her play at the net, both as a setter and as a RS at the Expo.    <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you loved this article, please follow our Instagram page, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abovethenetvolleyball">Prep Dig IN | Above The Net Volleyball</a> for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes action.</h3>   After following our page, take the next step and subscribe to PrepDig! By subscribing, you'll not only stay connected to the latest coverage of your favorite events, but you'll also be helping to shine a spotlight on rising volleyball talent.   Use discount code Smith30 for an exclusive discount!   📋 Year-Round Coverage: Access all PrepDig articles nationwide. 📊 Player Rankings: See how athletes rank across every state. 💻 FREE Player Profiles: Build and update your recruiting profile. 👀 College Coach Views: Know which coaches are checking out your profile. 📈 Profile Trends: Track your profile views over time. 🏐 Recruiting Tips: Get advice for your recruiting journey. 📞 Coach Contacts: Connect with any college program across the country. 🎟 Event Perks: Get discounts off every PrepDig Showcase   Help us continue to grow this positive platform for players by spreading the word and encouraging your friends to subscribe at <a href="https://prepdig.com/">PrepDig.com.</a> Together, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences with your support!   Thank you for being here and helping to grow this amazing game! ~ Melissa Smith <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abovethenetvolleyball">@abovethenetvolleyball</a>

When I started looking at the list of almost 100 players from around the state who would be joining us at the Expo, I was so excited to see that we would have a large number of young ladies from the classes of 2027 and 2028, especially in the setters group. Then as I began to dig deeper into the setters coming, I noticed there was a group of freshman and sophomores who had all started and played varsity this past high school season, an amazing accomplishment for a young player. This also means we are about to watch some awesome young talent on 12/7. Here are the five underclassmen setters, all who had major varsity experience this year, that I cannot wait to watch run the floor come Saturday. (If you haven't registered for the Top 205 Expo yet, you still can! Registration ends 12/4 at midnight! Use code SmithExpo2024 for a discount.)