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Building a 29 Setter Board? Start with these four

Building a 29 Setter Board? Start with these four
Photo: KIVA
Mike Graham
Mike Graham February 24, 2026 @ 08:14 PM
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Addison Helton
Addison Helton 5'9" | S | 2029
KY
Abrielle Swain
Abrielle Swain 5'6" | S/RS | 2029
KY
Ella Davis
Ella Davis 5'9" | S | 2029
KY
Clare Holtzapfel
Clare Holtzapfel 5'9" | S | 2029
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid setters are popping up in the far corners of the state. These four are worth taking big looks at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875994"],"_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-699e5a58c7372"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swain is flat-out smooth with her sets. Her sound club experience shows each time Swain takes the court. She makes sure the hitters can get on top of balls to place them to different parts of the court. She has developed quick hands and has been build on them during club season. Swain takes big swings on the right side when the team needs a big point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890171"],"_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-699e5a58c73f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Helton is also one to keep an eye on from the mountains. Helton consistently puts balls on target. She is finding different ways to run that fast-paced tempo Paintsville head coach Dawn Kinner wants to see there again. Helton reads defenses well and makes sound sets away from numerous double blocks. Helton also makes quality first touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774786"],"_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-699e5a58c743e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holtzapfel runs offenses with a tireless amount of precision. She guides balls to the tops of her hitters' peaks. Holtzapfel executes sound jump sets and back sets. She even betters balls when the team is out of system. Holtzapfel is on part with her first touches and sound serves. Holtzapfel can take big rips if needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["787974"],"_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-699e5a58c7496"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis (pictured) has brought that dynamic skill set into high school. Davis tries to involve a number of hitters and it's often hard to tell where she'll set the ball. She smokes serves to the back line and gives everything she has on defense. Davis tries to make sure out of system second touches to back toward the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and a half and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage or even have feedback on the Kentucky rankings, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. 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Solid setters are popping up in the far corners of the state. These four are worth taking big looks at.

Abrielle Swain

Abrielle Swain

KY
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2029
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Abrielle
Swain S/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
HS
Belfry
|
KY
Building a 29 Setter Board? Start with these four
Swain is flat-out smooth with her sets. Her sound club experience shows each time Swain takes the court....
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Abrielle Swain

State: Kentucky
School: Belfry
Club: Vantage VBC
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Addison Helton

Addison Helton

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2029
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Addison
Helton S
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Paintsville
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KY
Building a 29 Setter Board? Start with these four
Helton is also one to keep an eye on from the mountains. Helton consistently puts balls on target....
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Addison Helton

State: Kentucky
School: Paintsville
Club: East Kentucky Junior Volleyball
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Clare Holtzapfel

Clare Holtzapfel

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2029
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Clare
Holtzapfel S
Class
2029
Height
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Ryle
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KY
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State: Kentucky
School: Ryle
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Ella Davis

Ella Davis

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2029
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Ella
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Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Assumption
|
KY
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Davis (pictured) has brought that dynamic skill set into high school. Davis tries to involve a number of...
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School: Assumption
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