Uncommitted Setter Prospects at the NorCal Exposure Tour

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: digdakotas30 in the coupon code area   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a>   The NorCal Exposure Tour opened its doors today, and the 2027 setters wasted zero time proving why this class is one college coaches need to keep close tabs on. With every rep, they showcased command, creativity, and the kind of motor you can't teach. From running clean tempo in transition to fearless decision-making in out-of-system moments, these uncommitted setters made it clear—they're here to compete for roster spots and challenge the standard. You could feel the urgency in their movement and the confidence in their delivery as they worked to elevate every hitter around them.   What stood out most was the hustle factor. These 2027s ran down tight passes, chased errant digs into the deep corners, and still found ways to deliver hittable balls in rhythm. They weren't afraid to experiment—mixing tempos, disguising dumps, and testing different zones to stress block-defense systems. It was high IQ mixed with fearless execution, and it made this field impossible to overlook. Let's dive into the uncommitted setters who made the strongest impressions today.    [player_tooltip player_id='600951' first='Pelenani' last='Danielson']   Pelenani ran the floor with a calm, calculated presence that you don't often see in uncommitted setters. Her hands were clean all day, and she consistently delivered second-touch balls with tight location, even when working off the net. What really separated her today was her defensive engine—she read seams early, slid into coverage effortlessly, and popped up tough swings with a controlled platform. Pelenani's ability to turn broken plays into legitimate scoring opportunities was one of the most valuable traits on the court. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas   What we'll see this club season: Expect Pelenani to run a faster tempo, expand her transition setting range, and continue her growth as a defensive stabilizer. She's trending toward becoming a true six-rotation setter who controls both ball flow and floor balance.     [player_tooltip player_id='771254' first='Isabella' last='Archdeacon']   Isabella brought a fire that instantly lifted the pace of every drill she touched. Her tempo choices were fearless—quick balls to the pins, smart gap feeds, and a willingness to challenge blockers early in rallies. What stood out most, though, was her floor defense. She digs with intent, dropping into coverage with perfect posture and turning first contact into a smooth, in-system ball. Isabella also showed strong block-touch discipline, pressing over and taking away angles to slow down opposing hitters. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas   What we'll see this club season: Isabella is poised to be a setter who alters matches with her defensive pressure. Coaches should expect high-volume digs, confident transition setting, and a setter who can dictate the speed of the match from the first point.     [player_tooltip player_id='904105' first='Emily' last='Spence']   Emily played with a level of composure and decision-making that made her feel like a veteran presence on the floor. Her set placement was incredibly consistent today—floating middles into rhythm, isolating pins with well-timed releases, and disguising her dumps just enough to keep defenders honest. Defensively, Emily anchored the backcourt with sharp reads and quick recoveries, rarely letting a free ball drop without a fight. She communicates relentlessly and clearly runs an offense with intention. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas   What we'll see this club season: Emily is primed to take a big step forward as a tempo setter who controls match flow through precision and IQ. Look for her to push the pace in transition and make significant contributions in serve-receive and pursuit defense.     Nicoleeta Dowd   Nicoleeta's performance today was all about athleticism and grit. She covers the court like a libero, sprawling out for pancakes, extending rallies with one-handed saves, and instantly popping back up to run the next play. Offensively, she showed a dynamic ability to move the ball—jump-setting in transition, reversing the flow when blockers overcommitted, and running a deceptive middle connection. Her energy never dipped, and her hustle often set the tone for her entire court. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas   What we'll see this club season: Nicoleeta is shaping up to be a setter who impacts every statistical category. Expect more aggressive jump-setting, smart setter-dump decisions, and extensive defensive range that will keep her team in rallies that should be over.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">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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