The Elite: Setters Who Owned the 2025 Season

<p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: <strong>digdakotas30</strong> in the coupon code area</em></strong></p>   <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a></em></strong></p>   <p>Ask any coach, any scout, any player who's been in a pressure moment—the setter is the one who dictates everything. They determine tempo, control rhythm, engineer scoring opportunities, and anchor the emotional tone of a team. A great setter doesn't just deliver a ball; she delivers belief. She reads the block, studies tendencies, and solves problems within seconds. That's why the 2026 class of setters has been one of the most fascinating groups to evaluate this year.</p>   <p>This class is loaded with quarterbacks who run the court with confidence, precision, and competitive IQ. From tempo control to situational decision-making, each one of these athletes has proven they deserve their place in the updated rankings. Their growth this past club and high-school seasons has made it clear—they're ready for the next level of expectations.</p>   <p>Below is a deep look at the 2026 setters who elevated their game, stood out on the big stages, and made a measurable impact that pushed them into this year's rankings.</p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914217' first='Finley' last='Bogenreif']</strong></h3>   <p>Finley has always possessed advanced touch, but this past year she unlocked her strongest version yet. What stood out most was her ability to run a fast offense even on the move; her hips stay square, her release stays quiet, and she delivers hittable balls no matter the angle. She showcased improved jump-setting, which expanded the entire offensive playbook. Finley became the kind of setter who speeds up the game just enough to stretch blocks thin—an elite skill that earned her a major leap in the rankings.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='788633' first='Kamryn' last='Streich']</strong></h3>   <p>Kamryn's ability to read the defense before the ball crosses the net is what makes her special. She anticipates the middle's commitment, tracks blockers with her peripheral vision, and consistently chooses the right attacker in the right moment. Her connection with her middles improved dramatically this season, and her ability to deliver perfect front-tempo sets shows her technical discipline. Kamryn's evolution into a setter who can manipulate defenders raised her profile significantly.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914218' first='Kynsee' last='Russell']</strong></h3>   <p>Kynsee plays with a gritty competitiveness that instantly sets her apart. She's the type of setter who makes the tough plays look routine—layout dig into a pin-point tempo ball? She's doing it. This season she got stronger, more dynamic, and more vocal. Her out-of-system location improved to the point where hitters trusted her in every rotation. Kynsee's command, leadership, and consistent decision-making earned her a rightful spot in this group.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914223' first='Addie' last='Siemsen']</strong></h3>   <p>Addie runs an efficient, balanced offense with one of the cleanest contacts in the class. Her set location rarely drifts, and she stays neutral long enough to hold the block before distributing. Watching her film from the past year, it becomes clear that her confidence has skyrocketed—she's jump-setting more, pushing tempo to the pins, and threading balls through narrow windows. Addie's growth in offensive aggression placed her firmly into the next tier of high-impact setters.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914222' first='Emily' last='Akkerman']</strong></h3>   <p>Few setters command the first touch like Emily. Her ability to transition seamlessly from passer or defender into setter is one of her biggest strengths. She plays with calmness, and her footwork has become far more efficient this season, allowing her to arrive early and square up. Emily excels at elevating her hitters' strengths; she tailors tempo, location, and spacing to fit their game. That adaptability was a defining reason she climbed the rankings.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='725178' first='Gracie' last='Root']</strong></h3>   <p>Gracie is a rhythm-setting technician with elite touch and a feel for tempo that can't be taught. She excels at running middle-based offenses, which requires advanced timing, patient decision-making, and precise ball placement. Over the past year she sharpened her out-of-system delivery and improved the consistency of her long-distance pushes. Gracie is the definition of a setter who makes her hitters look better every possession.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914220' first='Gracen' last='Werdel']</strong></h3>   <p>Gracen's rise comes from pure competitiveness paired with a fast-developing skill set. She's a setter who loves to attack the second ball—forcing the defense to account for her every rotation. Her athleticism allows her to pursue shanked passes and still run a clean offense. This season she showed sharper placement, quicker tempo, and stronger leadership tendencies. Gracen's all-court presence and fearless style make her one of the most intriguing prospects in the class.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='725184' first='Karley' last='Theede']</strong></h3>   <p>Karley brings size, poise, and high-contact consistency to the position. Her ability to use her height to her advantage—seeing over the net, setting over blockers, and becoming a legitimate blocking threat—has been a game changer. The past year showed major strides in her ability to locate middles off fast transitions and run tempo to the right side with precision. Karley's physicality paired with her improved decision-making earned her a spot in this elite group.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914224' first='Reagan' last='Wood']</strong></h3>   <p>Reagan's IQ is one of the highest in the class. She processes blocking movements quickly and thrives in creating one-on-one situations for her attackers. Her release is smooth and deceptive, and she's refined her ability to disguise her intent until the last second. Reagan's connection with her hitters improved dramatically this year, and her ability to manage pace—slowing things down or speeding them up depending on momentum—made her a standout.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='765208' first='Meredith' last='Larson']</strong></h3>   <p>Meredith's footwork efficiency and discipline behind the ball are some of her biggest strengths. She tracks the pass early, beats the ball to the spot, and delivers consistent tempo whether she's square or setting on the move. Meredith improved her second-touch creativity, using dumps, tip-sets, and well-timed pushes to expose gaps in the defense. This past season showed she's evolving into a setter who can control flow and maintain calm under pressure.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='765214' first='Hannah' last='Adney']</strong></h3>   <p>Hannah brings energy, fast hands, and a fearless approach to running the offense. She thrives when the game speeds up—getting to balls most setters wouldn't reach and still delivering hittable windows. Her jump-setting has taken a major leap this year, allowing her to keep middles active and remove predictability. Hannah's ability to elevate the pace and intensity of a match earned her rightful placement in the rankings.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sophia Even</strong></h3>   <p>Sophia is one of the most technically refined setters in the class. Her ball placement is reliable, her tempo is consistent, and her decision-making has matured significantly. She reads blockers extremely well and uses spacing to her advantage—pulling defenders with her eyes before distributing. Over the past year, Sophia has developed a stronger command presence, taking ownership of the offense and demonstrating her ability to run a system with high efficiency and calm control. <strong>She is committed to Mount Marty University!</strong></p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Strength This Class Brings</strong></h3>   <p>The 2026 setters don't just distribute balls—they dictate identity. They bring leadership, precision, court command, and the poise required to run a team in big moments. Each setter in this ranking has proven she can elevate teammates, execute under pressure, and bring the competitive fire that makes great setters unforgettable.</p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <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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