25 Juniors Running the Most Offense This High School Season

Jaida Garcia Jaida Garcia 5'2" | S El Camino | 2028 CA
810 assists | 102 sets | 7.9 per set

Jaida Garcia Jaida Garcia 5'2" | S El Camino | 2028 CA leads all juniors in assists, and she has done it across 102 sets, the heaviest workload in the Top 25. Her 7.9 per set has held up across that schedule, which points to durability and consistency over a long stretch of matches.

The assist total is only one part of her profile. As a sophomore, she posted 53 aces through her first 57 sets, and she describes herself as a six-rotation undersized setter who wins with speed. She also understands what she is looking for before the ball arrives. “I am most proud of the way I feel the blockers on the other side of the net, using this to choose who to set, allowing me to get one-on-ones.” She carries a 4.2 GPA and has worked on the mental side of the position. “The better I self-regulate, the better I can stay focused on the game ahead of me.”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Abby Boyan Abby Boyan OP CA
748 assists | 89 sets | 8.4 per set

Abby Boyan Abby Boyan OP CA ranks second in the class with 748 assists and backs it up with 8.4 per set. She is one of the few juniors who sits near the top in both total volume and per-set rate.

That balance matters. High totals can come from a busy schedule, but Boyan's per-set number shows the production is built into how Gridley runs its offense. She is setting at a pace that keeps her among the most productive juniors in the state.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Addison Maikranz
718 assists | 86 sets | 8.3 per set

Addison Maikranz has 718 assists at 8.3 per set, giving University Prep one of the most consistent offensive engines in the class. Her volume and rate line up almost exactly with the top two, which is a strong sign of steady, every-set production.

She is also one of two Redding setters inside the top 10, a notable concentration of offensive production from the far north end of the state.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Addisyn Gardenhire Addisyn Gardenhire 5'9" | S/RS Frontier | 2028 State CA
711 assists | 75 sets | 9.5 per set

Addisyn Gardenhire Addisyn Gardenhire 5'9" | S/RS Frontier | 2028 State CA sits fourth in total assists while playing 27 fewer sets than the leader. At her current rate, she would close the 99-assist gap in roughly 11 sets. Early last season, she was averaging 9.0 per set. She is now at 9.5 over three times as many sets, a rate that has climbed as the workload has grown.

Gardenhire was the 2024 SYRL Rookie of the Year and runs a 5-1, where her stated goal has been to become a true sixth attacker on second contact. Her approach starts with communication. “I focused on using my voice as much as possible, especially while setting, to build quick connections and establish trust with my hitters.” As an athlete committed to Saint Louis, that trust shows up in her numbers.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Dylanna Akwaboah Dylanna Akwaboah 5'5" | S/DS/L Hesperia | 2028 CA
701 assists | 87 sets | 8.1 per set

Dylanna Akwaboah Dylanna Akwaboah 5'5" | S/DS/L Hesperia | 2028 CA has crossed 700 assists at 8.1 per set. Early last season, she was averaging 9.0 per set through 30 sets. She has now nearly tripled that set count while keeping her rate above 8.0, the kind of sustained production coaches look for when projecting a setter's reliability.

She plays club with Club 909, carries a 4.0 GPA, and was a two-time Player of the Game honoree as a sophomore. Her ability to spread the ball across multiple attackers continues to give Hesperia balance.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Ashlyn Lampe
659 assists | 100 sets | 6.6 per set

Ashlyn Lampe is one of only two juniors in the Top 25 to cross 100 sets played. That workload alone says something about her role at Nevada Union. She is on the floor and running the offense through a long and demanding schedule.

Her 659 assists rank sixth in the class. For coaches, a 100-set season as a junior means a large body of high school film to evaluate.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Alexandra Bradley Alexandra Bradley 5'4" | S Summit | 2028 CA
650 assists | 68 sets | 9.6 per set

Among juniors with more than 60 sets played, no one has a higher assist rate than Alexandra Bradley Alexandra Bradley 5'4" | S Summit | 2028 CA . She has 650 assists in 68 sets, and that 9.6 per set puts her in the top tier of the class.

Her game has been building toward this. This spring she was working on composure in high-pressure moments and organizing her team's second-ball decisions. At USAV Championships, she came back into action mid tournament and chased down plays other setters let go. She plays with an expression that doesn't change with the score, and she describes the court as her happy place, the spot where a calmer, steadier version of her takes over. Her summer focus was sharpening her placement and building chemistry with a new high school roster. The numbers suggest both are working.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Natalie Rynard Natalie Rynard 5'8" | S Patrick Henry | 2028 State CA
647 assists | 74 sets | 8.7 per set

Natalie Rynard Natalie Rynard 5'8" | S Patrick Henry | 2028 State CA is in her second straight season among the state's most productive setters. As a sophomore, she averaged 9.2 assists per set through her first 66 sets. This year she is again among the leaders in her class at 8.7 per set.

The 5'8" setter finished her 15U club season with WAVE 15 Scott, placing 11th in the nation at USAV Open, and attended the UCLA Summer Camp ahead of high school season. Two seasons of top-tier production give coaches something reliable to evaluate.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Sophie Smith
647 assists | 78 sets | 8.3 per set

Sophie Smith is tied for eighth with 647 assists at 8.3 per set. MaxPreps lists her as both a setter and an opposite, so her assist total may come alongside attacking or blocking responsibilities.

If she is carrying both roles, that adds weight to her production. She is the second Redding setter in the top 10, joining Addison Maikranz.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Kendall Stark Kendall Stark 5'10" | S/RS JSerra Catholic | 2028 State CA
646 assists | 72 sets | 9.0 per set

Kendall Stark Kendall Stark 5'10" | S/RS JSerra Catholic | 2028 State CA is one of five juniors averaging 9.0 or more assists per set. Her number is meaningful because she has never been a setter who only distributes. She is a left-handed setter who looks to score through attacks, dumps, and blocks when she is front row.

She has spent the past year building into a full 5-1 role. “I really have been working on being a 5-1 setter and being able to block then be ready to set.” This summer, she was named Top Performing Setter at the SoCal StockUp Showcase and the LovbLA Queen Setter, and she continues to stand out for keeping her sets clean even when the pass is not. She also competes in softball and beach volleyball, adding athleticism to a game that is already difficult to defend.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Mia Maggi
624 assists | 86 sets | 7.3 per set

Mia Maggi has 624 assists across 86 sets, putting her 11th in the class. She has been a constant presence for Argonaut through a full schedule.

Her production at 7.3 per set over 86 sets shows a setter who has been reliable night after night rather than one carried by a few big matches.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Danielle Whitmill
533 assists | 56 sets | 9.5 per set

Danielle Whitmill's total undersells her production. She has played 56 sets, one of the lowest counts in the Top 25, yet she averages 9.5 assists per set, tied for third best in the class.

PrepDig first featured her as a freshman setter at the NorCal showcase, and her club play with Vision 15 Gold has consistently shown the same traits: fast feet, clean hands, and the ability to reset an offense after broken plays. If her set count grows over the second half of the season, she has the profile to climb this list quickly.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Jasalyn Garcia
507 assists | 74 sets | 6.9 per set

Jasalyn Garcia has crossed the 500-assist mark at 6.9 per set, giving Banning a steady offensive anchor through 74 sets.

She is one of the top junior setters in the South Bay and Harbor area and a name for coaches to add to their tracking lists as the season moves toward playoffs.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Mahalia Urriza
505 assists | 93 sets | 5.4 per set

Mahalia Urriza has played 93 sets, the fourth-highest workload in the Top 25, and has passed 500 assists.

A heavy set count combined with a lower per-set rate can reflect a number of things, including system and how a team spreads its touches. What stands out is that she has been on the floor running Norwalk's offense through nearly every set of a long season.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Melody Gonzalez
500 assists | 70 sets | 7.1 per set

Melody Gonzalez hit exactly 500 assists in 70 sets. MaxPreps lists her as both a setter and a defensive specialist, which could mean she is contributing in the backcourt as well as running the offense.

Her 7.1 per set places her in the middle of the Top 25, and she is one of the leading junior setters in the Central Valley.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Keniah Verduzco Keniah Verduzco 5'5" | S Clovis East | 2028 CA
497 assists | 67 sets | 7.4 per set

Keniah Verduzco Keniah Verduzco 5'5" | S Clovis East | 2028 CA is closing in on 500 assists at 7.4 per set. She has shown before that she is comfortable leading against strong competition. At last summer's GJNC, she helped guide VVA 15 Weichmann to a silver finish after facing the top seed in the USA division.

That experience shaped how she approaches the position. “This tournament taught me how to stay sharp while leading my offense against amazing teams.” She brings that same composure to Clovis East this fall.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Zoey Chen
482 assists | 73 sets | 6.6 per set

Zoey Chen has 482 assists through 73 sets, making her one of the top junior distributors in the San Gabriel Valley.

Her steady 6.6 per set across a full schedule shows she has been a consistent part of Rio Hondo Prep's offense all season.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Brooklyn Bane
475 assists | 46 sets | 10.3 per set

Brooklyn Bane has played 46 sets, the fewest of anyone in the Top 25, and still ranks 18th in total assists. Her 10.3 assists per set is the highest mark of any junior setter in the state and the only one above 10.

She was flagged as a freshman by the California High coaching staff as a player with next-level potential. There is also a NorCal thread worth noting. Bane and Danielle Whitmill were teammates on Vision 14 Gold, and both now rank among the top four junior setters in the state in per-set production.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Melissa Thacker Melissa Thacker 5'10" | S San Dieguito Academy | 2028 CA
473 assists | 89 sets | 5.3 per set

Melissa Thacker Melissa Thacker 5'10" | S San Dieguito Academy | 2028 CA has carried a heavy load for San Dieguito Academy, with 89 sets played and 473 assists.

When PrepDig featured her this summer, what stood out was how she thinks about the position. She approaches setting like a chess match, communicating with her hitters before the serve, disguising her intent, and reading blockers before release. She has also invested heavily in the mental side, believing a setter's ability to reset after mistakes shapes a whole team's confidence. That mindset matters over an 89-set season.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Midori Lo
471 assists | 83 sets | 5.7 per set

Midori Lo has run Bishop Amat's offense through 83 sets, totaling 471 assists. She has competed at a national level before, playing on Tstreet IE 15-Wes in the 15U Gold bracket at GJNC.

Her steady presence across a long schedule makes her a setter coaches should keep tracking as the season moves toward playoffs.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Riley Stringer Riley Stringer 5'11" | S/RS Mater Dei | 2028 State #46 Nation CA
462 assists | 92 sets | 5.0 per set

Riley Stringer Riley Stringer 5'11" | S/RS Mater Dei | 2028 State #46 Nation CA has been on the floor for 92 sets for one of the deepest programs in the country. On a loaded roster, per-set assist numbers often reflect how a team distributes the ball, so coaches should read her line alongside Mater Dei's system rather than in isolation.

Her profile extends well beyond this list. The 5'11" setter is ranked No. 46 in PrepDig's Class of 2028 National Rankings and earned an invitation to the 2026 USAV NTDP Summer Training Series. She was named MVP at the SoCal PrepDig Top250 Showcase and a Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour. When asked what she is most proud of, she didn't point to a stat. “The part of the game I am most proud of is the people I have met along the way.”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Juliana Horton
461 assists | 83 sets | 5.6 per set

Juliana Horton has 461 assists across 83 sets, making her one of the top junior setters on the Central Coast.

Her workload shows a setter Santa Barbara has relied on all season, and she is a name coaches in the region should be tracking.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Grace Ge Grace Ge 5'10" | S/RS Harvard-Westlake | 2028 State CA
459 assists | 78 sets | 5.9 per set

Grace Ge Grace Ge 5'10" | S/RS Harvard-Westlake | 2028 State CA has 459 assists through 78 sets. MaxPreps lists her as both a setter and a defensive specialist, which may point to additional backcourt responsibilities.

She has been on PrepDig's radar since her 15U season with Miz LB 15 Rockstar, where she stood out at PNQ and Far Westerns for taking smart risks, mixing tempo, and building strong chemistry with her middles. She made Harvard-Westlake's varsity as a freshman and brings a well-rounded profile off the court as a flutist, creative writer, and summer beach player.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Viviana Giovannini
448 assists | 86 sets | 5.2 per set

Viviana Giovannini has 448 assists over 86 sets. MaxPreps lists her as a setter and opposite, so her assist line may be only part of what she contributes.

If she is attacking as well as setting, her total is worth a closer look. She is one of the top junior setters in the Inland Empire.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Olivia Morr
447 assists | 72 sets | 6.2 per set

Olivia Morr rounds out the Top 25 with 447 assists through 72 sets at 6.2 per set.

She has been a steady presence for Foothills Christian and gives San Diego County a third setter in the Top 25.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247