NorCal Exposure: Setters Showing Elite Touch and Command

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;<strong>digdakotas30</strong>&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong>NorCal Exposure Tour</strong> spotlighted a standout group of 2029 setters who played far beyond their age level, showing the polish, confidence, and on-court leadership that immediately grabs attention. From the opening whistle, these freshmen ran their offenses with elite touch, fast-tempo decision-making, and a command of the court that kept hitters in rhythm throughout the day. Their ability to adjust on the fly, locate tough balls, and take ownership of the offense made this group one of the most impressive to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What truly separated these 2029 setters was their fearlessness—they pushed tempo, challenged themselves with new patterns, and never hesitated to take creative chances. Whether extending rallies with gritty defensive plays or elevating their attackers with buttery-smooth hands, they consistently delivered. This is a pivotal year for them as they step deeper into the recruiting spotlight, and based on today's performance, they're more than ready. Let's dive into the setters who showed elite touch and commanding presence at NorCal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811917"],"_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-692c7a900b6d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811917' first='Victoria' last='Wiederhold'] – Setter (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Victoria ran one of the cleanest offenses of the day, showcasing high-level location consistency and the ability to deliver in-system tempo balls to every zone. What stood out most was her poise; even in chaotic plays, she squared her hips beautifully and found the right hitter with precision. Her second-contact decision-making was advanced—smart dumps, well-timed reversals, and a smooth ability to manipulate the block. Defensively, she held her own with disciplined platform angles and clean digs that kept transitions alive. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>This club season</strong>, expect Victoria to elevate her offense with faster tempos and more first-ball kill opportunities as she continues to refine her command of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772652"],"_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-692c7a900b79c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772652' first='Brooklyn' last='Sonksen'] – Setter (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn is a natural floor general—vocal, composed, and always one step ahead of the play. She impressed with her ability to run a balanced offense, constantly shifting looks between pins and middles to keep blockers honest. Her jump-set rhythm changed the pace in exciting ways, and she wasn't afraid to run the middle on imperfect passes, showing trust and confidence in her hitters. What grabbed our attention was her defensive grit; Brooklyn picked up several hard-driven balls with a calm platform, creating seamless transition opportunities. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>This club season</strong>, look for Brooklyn to be the setter who pushes tempo aggressively and showcases even more creativity in out-of-system situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["767165"],"_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-692c7a900b816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='767165' first='Martha' last='Meredith'] – Setter (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martha brought a competitive edge that refused to fade all day. She excelled in out-of-system setting, getting her feet to the ball and delivering hittable swings—even when sprinting 20 feet off the net. Her hands were quiet and efficient, and she showed the ability to hide her intentions, freezing blockers before slotting the perfect set. What separated Martha was her defensive footspeed; she read hitters early and consistently beat balls to the floor. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>This club season</strong>, expect her to take big strides as a transition quarterback, using her speed to fuel fast-break offense and turn broken plays into kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["766265"],"_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-692c7a900b889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='766265' first='Ellison' last='Williams'] – Setter / Right Side (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellison was the most physically dominant setter in the gym, seamlessly shifting between running the offense and becoming a legitimate attacking threat from the right side. Her court presence was impossible to miss — she jump-set with high reach and late deception, creating clean one-on-ones for her attackers. Then she'd rotate front row and hammer balls with a heavy arm that forced teams to account for her as a scoring option. Her blocking was equally impressive; she sealed seams and pressed over with force, creating a true double threat. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>This club season</strong>, expect Ellison to continue emerging as a setter-hitter hybrid who can take over matches with both her IQ and physicality. Coaches will want eyes on this one early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["716864"],"_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-692c7a900b8f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716864' first='Mia' last='Vergara'] – Setter (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mia's game is defined by rhythm, smoothness, and a high volleyball IQ. Her hands were among the softest at the event, delivering clean, fast-tempo balls that allowed hitters to fire in stride. She showed strong connection with her middles, running quicks and slides with impressive timing for her age. What caught our attention was her serve receive leadership—she wasn't afraid to take the second ball from deep off the court and still run an efficient offense. Her serve was another weapon, a tough float that disrupted rhythm on the other side. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>This club season</strong>, expect Mia to shine as a system stabilizer—someone who keeps her team in rhythm, pushes tempo, and elevates the hitters around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. 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