Colorado High School Volleyball: Impressive Setters to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado is loaded with talented setters who are already making an impact early in the high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From experienced upperclassmen leading established programs to young setters stepping into major roles, there is plenty of talent to watch across the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are several impressive setters who have stood out early and could play a major role in their teams' success this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6a978a11c3297"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ainsley Adams runs one of the fastest offenses among Colorado's 2028 setters and continues to stand out with her deceptive style of play. Adams is quick on her feet and brings impressive athleticism and a high contact point, allowing her to consistently put her hitters in a good position to score. She does a great job keeping opposing defenses guessing and brings a solid all around presence to the court. Adams looks poised and ready to lead Chaparral's offense and help push them toward a deep state tournament run this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["759692"],"_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-6a978a11c333e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy Schmidt is a dynamic setter committed to the University of Portland who looks poised for a successful junior season with Mountain Vista. Schmidt put together an impressive opening week and was one of the driving forces behind her team's early success. She is a well rounded setter who makes an impact in every aspect of the game, distributing efficiently while also playing relentless defense and bringing a tough serve from behind the line. Schmidt is equally impactful at the net, where her size and positioning allow her to be a strong blocking presence and add another dimension to her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533696"],"_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-6a978a11c33bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylie Glenn is a standout setter in the class of 2027 who looks ready to help lead Rampart's offense this fall. Glenn brings impressive athleticism and quick feet to the court, allowing her to get her hands on nearly every ball and keep plays alive. She does an excellent job distributing out of system and, even when the pass pulls her off the net, consistently finds ways to give her hitters a quality opportunity to score. Her ability to create offense in difficult situations makes her a valuable piece of Rampart's lineup and a setter to keep an eye on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1037779,"_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-6a978a11c34a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley Harfman is an under the radar recruit who brings great touch and consistency to the setter position. Harfman distributes the ball efficiently and does a great job getting her hands on out of system balls, giving her hitters opportunities to score even when the first contact isn't perfect. She looks ready to help lead Cherry Creek's offense this fall with her steady presence and ability to run the court. Harfman also makes an impact defensively, bringing a high contact point and a solid blocking presence at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1023351"],"_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-6a978a11c351d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aniston Coil is a young setter who put together an impressive opening weekend to her high school career. The freshman looks poised to play a major role in Rock Canyon's offense, bringing a calm and confident presence to the court despite her young age. Coil is an athletic, well rounded setter who distributes efficiently and consistently puts her hitters in a good position to score. She also makes an impact from behind the service line with a tough jump float and contributes at the net, positioning herself well to create slowdowns and disrupt opposing attackers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->