Up and Coming Sophomore Setters in Michigan: Vol. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore setter group showed a strong blend of technical growth and a growing command of their offensive systems. Across drills and live play, these setters demonstrated improved footwork to the ball, cleaner release mechanics, and a better understanding of tempo management. The thing that stood out the most was how each setter handled imperfect situations while still keeping hitters working and scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='775864' first='Ava' last='Arsenault']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arsenault is a 5'6" setter from John Glenn High School. Arsenault showed quick movements and strong recovery ability when plays broke down on her side of the net. She gets to the second contact point efficiently and maintains balance through her release. Her set tempo to the outside remained consistent, even on tough passes. She showed a strong awareness of hitter availability and made smart decisions under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='722932' first='Rebecca' last='Pavlik']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923291,"width":"171px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/41-Rebecca-Pavlik.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-923291" style="width:171px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='722932' first='Rebecca' last='Pavlik'], 2028.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pavlik is a 5'9" setter from Lutheran Northwest High School. Pavlik displayed solid offensive control, confidence, and poise. Her hands stay controlled at contact, producing clean, repeatable set locations. She showed good connection with middles in quick-tempo reps and did well squaring her shoulders in transition. Her court awareness allowed her to reset the offense effectively during scramble situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='771242' first='Keelyn' last='Wilson']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923287,"width":"169px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/46-Keelyn-Wilson.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-923287" style="width:169px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='771242' first='Keelyn' last='Wilson'], 2028.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson is a 5'4" setter from Rochester Adams High School. Wilson stood out for her speed and precision. She moves extremely well laterally and gets under the ball quickly, allowing her to deliver fast tempo sets. Her touch is controlled, particularly on back sets and short-range deliveries. She showed strong decision-making when forced to set from below the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='743769' first='Joeleigh' last='White']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923284,"width":"171px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/49-Joeleigh-White.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-923284" style="width:171px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='743769' first='Joeleigh' last='White'], 2028.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is a 5'9" setter from Gull Lake High School. White demonstrated good size and consistency for the position. She set with confidence and maintained a strong posture through her release. Her tempo to both pins was reliable, and she showed comfort setting off one foot when necessary. In live play, she communicated well and kept hitters organized. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='887818' first='Madison' last='Jewell']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923277,"width":"171px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/56-Madison-Jewell.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-923277" style="width:171px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='887818' first='Madison' last='Jewell'], 2028.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jewell is a 5'7" setter from Grosse Pointe North High School. Jewell brought a steady rhythm to the offense. She showed good footwork into second contact and stayed balanced when setting on the move. Her location was consistent across multiple rotations, and she showed awareness in spreading the offense rather than locking onto one option. Defensively, she stayed active after the ball was released and had some sweet digs on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='765782' first='Abigail' last='Griffin']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923274,"width":"172px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/59-Abigail-Griffin.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-923274" style="width:172px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='765782' first='Abigail' last='Griffin'], 2028.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Griffin is a 5'9" setter from Romeo High School. Griffin showed strong composure and repeatability. Her set height and placement were dependable, particularly on high balls to the outside. She adjusted well to varied pass locations and maintained clean hand positioning. Her ability to slow the game down in extended rallies stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='850734' first='Kyla' last='Kuiper']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923270,"width":"169px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/64-Kyla-Kuiper.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-923270" style="width:169px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='850734' first='Kyla' last='Kuiper'], 2028.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuiper is a 5'10" setter from Zeeland East High School. Kuiper used her height effectively, setting from a high contact point that gave hitters clear visual lanes. She showed good connection with middles and ran efficient, quick sequences. Her footwork to the ball was controlled, and she maintained a consistent tempo throughout high-rep drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->