Prep Dig Exposure Tour: 2029 Setter Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of prospects were on hand for the Prep Dig Exposure Tour in Pontiac on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game the setters a lot of different hitters to work with, testing their ability to adapt quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the 2029 setters that were in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='846488' first='Korwyn' last='Stowell'], South Lyon East/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stowell stands 5'4” but she brings a big presence to the court as a setter. She plays with a lot of determination and competitiveness, but also brings a strong set. The tracking on her ball was solid, as she consistently hit her spots and gave her hitters a chance to show what they could do.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='755280' first='Isabella' last='O'Malley'], Imlay City/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Malley comes from an Imlay City program that has produced some top-level setters as of late and she is showing she can fit into that mold as well. She has a lot of agility for the position and isn't afraid to take chances, which usually pay off. O'Malley can push a good tempo and still remain very accurate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782372' first='Lindsey' last='Nagel'], Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10” Nagel came to the showcase looking to get better and she did that. She really took feedback well from her hitters and coaches and showed consistent improvement with her location. Nagel also didn't hesitate to mix things up and try aggressive sets to display her full range of abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907130' first='Addison' last='Loftis'], Clinton/Charged Up</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loftis looked steady and in control while she was on the court. She had laser focus on each set and anticipated the play well to get her hitters a chance to unload on the ball. Quite a few players would say they had their best swings off a Loftis set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='919858' first='Rayne' last='Altermatt'], OLSM/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Altermatt was a good communicator throughout the showcase. She directed traffic well while also working well with her hitters to find where their sweet spots were. Defensively, Altermatt was also very poised, making some tough plays by staying alert and aware.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='919979' first='Alexis' last='Crawford'], Gull Lake/Dead Frog</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crawford has a really high ceiling as a 6-foot setter that uses her length well at the position. She can mix up her speeds and tempo well, being able to make a quick set accurately, or putting a nice high set together for her hitters to turn on. As she continues to develop her leadership skills, Crawford is likely to draw a lot of eyes on her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888944' first='Stella' last='Whirley'], Salem/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5'10” setter, Whirley plays pretty long at the net with a good wingspan. I like the consistency in her ball placement, and she had a very smooth touch when the ball came to her hands. She's going to keep getting fast and more confident in her choices as she gets more chances to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='787909' first='Olivia' last='Babcock'], Jonesville/Team Pineapple</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Babcock looked a little timid at times in the beginning, but then she found her groove once she got a better feel for the hitters and the environment. Babcock started to gain in confidence and it showed in her consistency with her sets. She was hitting her spots and anticipating where the ball needed to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->