Underclassmen Setters Standing Out in 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/10/iowa-prep-dig-team-rankings-for-week-6/">Iowa Prep Dig Team Rankings for Week 6</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick perusing of the numbers on Bound reveals plenty of underclassmen impacting the action across the state. An especially talented group lines up at setter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at freshmen and sophomores standing out at the position this season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748340"],"_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-68e520303c7fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quagliano is a fun player to watch because of effort and intensity. Versatility also factors into that equation. She's proven effective lining up at multiple positions when I've scouted her with CIA or operating with the Bobcats, where she shines at setter. After stuffing the stat sheet with 845 assists, 148 digs, 49.0 kills and 22.0 blocks as a freshman last season, Quagliano has contributed 565 assists, 114 digs, 30 kills and a pair of blocks in 67 sets this fall. She's done a nice job feeding the attack, putting the ball where her hitters can pound it, since she arrived on the scene. Quagliano has made the most strides in defending in the back row and in finding holes in the defense when given the opening to end points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["754551"],"_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-68e525386200f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ehler has stood out as one of the state's top club players in her age group for years. That's why it's no surprise seeing her shine as a freshman on the prep level for those that have watched her grow up. Through 59 sets, Ehler had accumulated an impressive 417 assists, 88 kills (.327), 204 digs and 20.0 blocks for the upstart Tigers. She can do everything needed at setter. Attackers receive the ball where they can end points, and she will do the honors if the defense yields an opening. That happens with dumps in the donut or via swings. Ehler could be an outstanding opposite pin if that was the focus. The lefty generates a lot of power. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545946"],"_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-68e526b7ee37b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waldorf served notice of her arrival as a freshman last season. She's taken that performance to another level in 2025. Waldorf produced 538 assists, 49 kills (.364), 99 digs and 16.0 blocks through her team's first 62 sets. Waldorf has worked hard on the foundation of her responsibilities. She gets to her spots quicker and has become more accurate with putting the ball where it needs to be. An improved diagnoses of defenses has her more consistently feeding the attacker in the most advantageous position. Waldorf also has improved other aspects of her game, including defense in the front and back rows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884220"],"_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-68e529cba383c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wehr is someone with whom I'm pretty familiar, having watched her on our daughter's team the last few club campaigns. She stood out for her versatility, selflessness and spirit, a real team player. Hard work led her to an opportunity as a Prairie Hawk ninth-grader, and she's run with it. Her 452 assists in 77 sets led a ranked 5A team. Wehr has proven efficient with her 33 kills coming with a .462 hitting percentage. She sees the court well and takes advantage of what the defense gives up. With 113 digs and 13.0 blocks, Wehr contributes all around the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["775146"],"_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-68e52f977e194"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I wrote about Miller in the spring after scouting her during the club campaign. She stood out for her versatility in the front row, proving effective from the middle of the net or at the pin. When I saw she was leading Washington in assists with 346 in 63 sets this season, it was time to dig up video on Hudl. Clips showed an all-around volleyball player capable of impacting matches around the court. She can set up teammates, end points from anywhere along the net, defend up front or in the back row and go on runs with her serve. Miller's contributions lead to winning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["771525"],"_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-68e532a281a04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lampe impressed us with her play at the Prep Dig showcase in Central Iowa early this summer. She's made a commitment to getting herself into as many events as possible. Lampe enjoyed a strong club season for Iowa Select this year and will play up for Six Pack this coming season. On the prep level, she's settled in nicely in running the Linn-Mar attack. Lampe had 310 assists through 58 sets with 21 kills (.320) and 92 digs. With long arms and good height at the position, Lampe can be good at defending the net. She already does so in the back row. Lampe is efficient in dumping into the donut, seeing the court well and reading the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->