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Five 4th Region setters to watch this fall

Five 4th Region setters to watch this fall
Mike Graham
Mike Graham July 27, 2025 @ 11:57 PM
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JoEllen Marshall
JoEllen Marshall 5'7" | S | 2027
KY
Lila Whittinghill
Lila Whittinghill 5'9" | S | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A number of dynamic setters return in the 4th Region this fall. They are sure to put a number of balls on target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484438"],"_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-6887034045ca2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whittinghill (pictured) puts balls on target consistently to give the Gators a chance in many games. She can do a variety of sets to keep defenders guessing. Whittinghill contributes in every statistical category. Her unselfishness also goes a long way both on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741315"],"_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-6887034045d07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marshall may be a quiet individual off the court, but she's driven and makes the most of the talent around her. Marshall can put balls high and wide to the plethora of tall and talented hitters around her. She sets her feet well to put her body in position to make the good sets. Marshall also squares her body up well on defense to make precise passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["760764"],"_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-6887042226d9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hurt has dealt with some adversity in her life, but it only makes her grow stronger both on and off the court. She makes good sets on one play, then can pound the ball on the next when needed. Hurt is a solid communicator and a strong server for the Hornets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["759669"],"_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-688707d369e5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It will be different not setting stepsister Madilyn Hawley this fall for Mollo, but Mollo has a number of good hitters she can adjust to and help put balls down. Mollo delivers short and long sets on target to keep defenses guessing. She makes solid first touches and consistently lands tough serves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Shelby Holderman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Todd County Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688707d369f0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holderman may be flying under the radar in the region as the result of all the talent, but could land somewhere. Holdmerman knows the strengths of her hitters and tries to put balls in the power zones. Holderman makes the simple bump and overhead passes on defense and lands sharp serves on good serve receivers. Holderman had 596 assists, 148 digs and 40 aces, helping the Rebels make the 4th Region Tournament this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and a half and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage or even have feedback on the Kentucky rankings, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. 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A number of dynamic setters return in the 4th Region this fall. They are sure to put a number of balls on target.

Lila Whittinghill

Lila Whittinghill

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2027
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Lila
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Class
2027
Height
5'9"
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Greenwood
|
KY
Five 4th Region setters to watch this fall
Whittinghill (pictured) puts balls on target consistently to give the Gators a chance in many games. She can...
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Lila Whittinghill

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School: Greenwood
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JoEllen Marshall

JoEllen Marshall

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
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CLASS 2027
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JoEllen
Marshall S
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Height
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Bowling Green
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KY
Five 4th Region setters to watch this fall
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Harper Hurt

Harper Hurt

HEIGHT 5'7"
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Hurt S/RS
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Metcalfe County
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KY
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Marleigh Mollo

Marleigh Mollo

KY
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2028
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Mollo S/RS
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2028
Height
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Cumberland County
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KY
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State: Kentucky
School: Cumberland County
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Shelby Holderman

Shelby Holderman

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS S
CLASS 2025

Shelby Holderman

School: Todd County Central
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