Setting Up Success: Colorado 5A Setters to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The setter runs the show, and these five 5A setters put together some serious numbers last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each one brings a different style to the position. Some push tempo. Others keep blockers guessing with their decision-making. All five know how to create opportunities for their hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1020215,"_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-6a83db4b04ba7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McFadden finished last season with an impressive 956 assists while averaging 10.3 assists per set. Her quick tempo keeps the offense moving, and she consistently puts her hitters in good positions to score. Her jump set is especially fun to watch because she often holds the middle block even when she is coming from the back row. Now committed to Pepperdine, McFadden has another exciting chapter ahead as she continues to grow her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750317"],"_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-6a83db4b04c4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tidey racked up 917 assists and averaged 9.0 assists per set last season. She has a knack for finding the right hitter when the pressure rises, especially when her middle is available. What really stands out is her willingness to set against the grain. She does not make it easy for blockers to settle into a rhythm, and that unpredictability makes her offense fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1020216,"_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-6a83db4b04cd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gray put together 868 assists while averaging 10.3 assists per set. Those numbers show just how much she was involved in running the offense. She brings a strong feel for tempo and knows when to keep the ball moving quickly. Gray also does a nice job creating different looks for her hitters instead of letting the offense become predictable. That combination of volume and tempo makes her a setter to watch heading into another 5A season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1020217,"_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-6a83db4b04d4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams finished last season with 802 assists and averaged 6.8 assists per set. Her numbers show just how much responsibility she took in running the offense. She continues to show a good understanding of where her hitters can be most effective and works to keep the offense moving. With another season ahead, Adams has a great opportunity to build on that experience and take another step as a floor leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setting Up the Season</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McFadden, Tidey, Gray, Kellner, and Adams all bring different styles to the setter position. Their numbers show the volume, but their decision-making and ability to create opportunities are what make them fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With another 5A season ahead, these five setters have plenty of chances to add to the stat sheet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more Colorado volleyball coverage, player features, recruiting content, and more, follow @prepdigcolorado on Instagram!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->