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Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe

Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe
Photo: Lexington United
Mike Graham
Mike Graham July 5, 2025 @ 07:33 AM
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Maggie Basham
Maggie Basham 5'6" | S | 2029
KY
Iris Dailing
Iris Dailing 5'4" | S/RS | 2029
KY
Ashley Wathen
Ashley Wathen 5'9" | S/DS/L | 2029
KY
Claire Miller
Claire Miller 5'4" | S/DS/L | 2029
KY
Clarke McDonald
Clarke McDonald 5'9" | S | 2029
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These setters have made some waves during club season. They can soon be doing the same this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["779563"],"_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-686914936be86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dailing (pictured) is doing a great job making good decisions on the court. Dailing goes up high for blocks then moves into her setting position quickly, Dailing quickly observes the defense then makes the necessary sets to put her hitters in position to succeed. She is not afraid to do the setter dump when the openings present themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["662587"],"_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-686914936bee2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McDonald made some strides this spring playing on the A.41 team. McDonald's size helps her with various setting angles. She puts her feet in good position on the sets. McDonald will only benefit from more experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["754755"],"_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-686914936bf26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller is working on turning into a sound, versatile player. Miller makes sound first passes and sets. Miller squares her body up to consistently hit passing and setting targets. She'll continue to improve with the talent around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["754906"],"_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-686914936bf65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wathen is trying to improve a number of crafts knowing versatility is the key to making an impact for the Valkyries. Wathen does a variety of short and long sets putting her teammates in position to succeed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["788975"],"_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-686914936bfa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Basham is another one to watch from EVA. Basham had a good approach to her sets. Basham does a good job diversifying her sets. She makes things happen out of system.</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. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These setters have made some waves during club season. They can soon be doing the same this fall.

Iris Dailing

Iris Dailing

KY
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2029
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Iris
Dailing S/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'4"
HS
Dunbar
|
KY
Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe
Dailing (pictured) is doing a great job making good decisions on the court. Dailing goes up high for...
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Iris Dailing

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State: Kentucky
School: Dunbar
Club: Lexington United
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Clarke McDonald

Clarke McDonald

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2029
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Clarke
McDonald S
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Great Crossing
|
KY
Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe
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State: Kentucky
School: Great Crossing
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Claire Miller

Claire Miller

KY
S/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS S/DS/L
CLASS 2029
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Claire
Miller S/DS/L
Class
2029
Height
5'4"
HS
Elizabethtown
|
KY
Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe
Miller is working on turning into a sound, versatile player. Miller makes sound first passes and sets. Miller...
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Claire Miller

State: Kentucky
School: Elizabethtown
Club: EVA- Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy
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Ashley Wathen

Ashley Wathen

KY
S/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S/DS/L
CLASS 2029
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Ashley
Wathen S/DS/L
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Sacred Heart
|
KY
Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe
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Ashley Wathen

State: Kentucky
School: Sacred Heart
Club: Mava Mid America Volleyball
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Maggie Basham

Maggie Basham

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S
CLASS 2029
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Maggie
Basham S
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
HS
Central Hardin High School
|
KY
Inaugural Class of 2029 Watch setters to observe
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Maggie Basham

State: Kentucky
School: Central Hardin High School
Club: EVA- Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy
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