Spotlight On Sophomore Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Six different setters dished out at least 500 assists during their first varsity seasons last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This report features setters from the Kansas Class of 2028 who will look to improve their skills as sophomores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is not an all-inclusive list, as some schools do not post public statistics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we draw near to the prep season, it's not too early to suggest that high school coaches provide stats on MaxPreps and include an athlete's height and position. Coaches can also email me stat packs and updates to <a href="mailto:deckscoutks@gmail.com">deckscoutks@gmail.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletes should include their height, position, and school (spelled out) on all accounts like HUDL, MaxPreps, and X. Any account they are using for their recruitment process should have complete information for coaches and scouts to best get to know them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='503124' first='Blakely' last='Walter']</strong>, 5'9”, S, Hayden, '28 <strong>(Pictured Above)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walter unofficially led all Kansas freshmen with 1,043 assists in 99 sets played. She is ranked No.6 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028 rankings. She also recorded 69 kills and 358 digs during her freshman campaign. She is a multi-sport athlete and one of the most athletic youngsters in Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='665590' first='Jeryn' last='Stewart']</strong>, 6'5”, S/DS, Greeley County, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart is ranked No. 112 by Prep Dig Kansas. She finished her freshman season with 973 assists in 95 sets for the Jackrabbits. She also had a solid basketball season, averaging five points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='529959' first='Tiana' last='Kinsella']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Olathe North, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olathe North's Kinsella is ranked No. 46 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028 rankings. She registered 780 assists in 88 sets. She also recorded 271 digs and 62 kills in her first varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='518358' first='Brooklyn' last='Andrews']</strong>, 5'8”, OH/S, Lansing, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Andrews finished her freshman season with 734 assists in 80 sets. She also recorded 233 digs and 37 kills for the Lions. She is ranked No. 21 overall by Prep Dig Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='644737' first='AJ' last='Reiff']</strong>, 5'6”, S, Hesston, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hesston's Reiff is ranked No. 71 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She finished with 584 assists for the Swathers as a freshman. She has some bounce in her game and can play at the net as evidenced by her 40 kills and 21 blocks in her first varsity campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='556362' first='Mette' last='Maxwell']</strong>, 5'7”, S, Ellinwood, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During her freshman season, Maxwell dished out 554 assists to her Eagle teammates. She is a versatile athlete who also recorded 197 digs and 158 kills in 95 sets. She is ranked No. 16 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->