5 Setters Who Could Change The Game This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great setter doesn't just run the offense, they are the offense. They control tempo, make hitters better, and set the tone for communication and hustle. As high school volleyball ramps up across Arkansas, several returning setters are back and ready to elevate their teams to new levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five game-changing setters you need to know heading into the 2025 season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749856"],"_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-687b1051bcc93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a standout sophomore campaign with 1,024 assists, [player_tooltip player_id='749856' first='Reese' last='Davis'] is stepping into her junior year with confidence. She has quick hands and sharp reads, Davis also racked up 235 digs and 35 aces last season. With a powerful returning Har-Ber squad around her, expect her numbers and impact to keep rising.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749906"],"_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-687b1051bccef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't let the grade fool you. [player_tooltip player_id='749906' first='Molly' last='Miller'] made a huge impact in her freshman year at Fayetteville with 552 assists, 160 kills, 261 digs, 45 blocks, and 44 aces. She's athletic and incredibly versatile. She is able to set, defend, swing, and block like a veteran. The Bulldogs have something special in Miller, and she's just getting started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535392"],"_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-687b1051bcd35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mecate is an upcoming senior leader with a calm presence and insane ability. [player_tooltip player_id='535392' first='Mecate' last='Marsh'] enters her final season with 896 assists, 256 digs, 35 aces, and 97 kills from last year alone. Marsh is efficient, and she makes every touch count. Cabot's offense runs through her hands and that's exactly where they need it. Mecate is committed to Henderson State University, a Division 2 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["744126"],"_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-687b1051bcd76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With 1,259 career assists, [player_tooltip player_id='744126' first='Emma' last='Schnackenberg'] brings experience, consistency, and court awareness to the setter position. She's also added 400 digs, 174 kills, and 78 aces in her career showing just how well-rounded her game is. As Episcopal pushes for a deep run, expect Schnackenberg to be the steady engine behind it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412444"],"_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-687b1051bcdb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most statistically dominant setters in Arkansas, [player_tooltip player_id='412444' first='Haley' last='Thomas'] has totaled 1,841 career assists, 575 digs, 270 kills, and 151 aces. Her court vision and decision-making are elite, and she brings a level of leadership that sets her apart. This fall, Thomas will be one of the most watched players in the state in the setter position and rightfully so. Haley recently committed to Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a Division 2 in Weatherford, Oklahoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>These five aren't just putting up numbers, they're building powerhouses. The 2025 season will be running through their fingertips. Fans, put these names down as players to watch. Opponents, keep an eye out for them as the season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Hannah Watkins, Prep Dig Arkansas Lead Scout, @prepdighannah on IG/X</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->