Setters Hitting Some Milestone Numbers

For setters, reaching 1,000 assists is a reason to celebrate. Below are four setters who have accomplished that feat. Two of those setters hope to hit the 2,000 assists mark before this high school season ends while two others only recently reached 1,000 assists. The below numbers come from the statistics input into Max Preps. Prep Dig is more than happy to celebrate other setters who have recently reached the 1,000 assist number. Prep Dig is also willing to report on recent 1,000 kill numbers, 1,000 digs and/or 200 career blocks. All are worthy accomplishments and should be celebrated.    Like most setters who reach 1,000 assists her high school setting career began her frosh season. Paul VI carried three setters on the roster. As a frosh her setting opportunities were limited but the following year she won the starting job. The team went from 12-12 to 27-5, winning the WCAC championship while finishing second in the VISAA state championship.   Prep Dig saw the talent in her early, naming her a top performer at a Prep Dig showcase prior to the 2025 high school season. She connected well with the middles while bringing a good attitude to the court. She has risen to number 34 in our class of 2028 rankings, the fourth ranked setter in the class. At 5'8" with a limited approach jump she is best suited for a 6/2, although she does have at least one solo block that is recorded for her high school career.   Last club season she set a 6/2 for [program_tooltip program_id='476729' first='Paramount' last=''] 16. They earned a bid to the National Division in junior nationals and finished second in the gold bracket losing to Blue Steele in three in the championship match.   Looks like she has a penchant for setting teams to championships. Certainly someone to take a look at.     Iris set a 5/1 for Thomas Jefferson her frosh season. Her 5'7' height however will restrict her to a 6/2. She is another setter who won a top performer award at one of our Prep Dig showcases but she had already established her high school career as a quality setter for Thomas Jefferson.   She shows consistent location with her sets, running the quick tempo sets well. From an educational standpoint Thomas Jefferson is one of the top schools in the country for education so the first priority for the students is enhancing their intellect. They provide no exceptions for players with great volleyball ability. Iris carries a wealth of both.   This year Iris has set her team to their best record yet. They are undefeated in their District, winning their last eight matches, seven of them by sweeps. It was during this streak that Iris reached her 1,000th assist.   She ranks number 39 in our class of 2028, just behind [player_tooltip player_id='541140' first='Maris' last='Francescon'].     It would not surprise me that Imagine has eclipsed the 2,000 assist mark. In Max Preps she is 48 assists short of 2,000 but not all the 2026 games have been reported. Setting a 5/1 during her sophomore and junior seasons she accumulated 1279 assists leading to one state championship with a 48-1 won/loss record during those two seasons. This year the Lions have already lost two matches to high caliber teams in Glenelg and Annapolis Area Christian but the championship awaits.   Last year Max Preps named her player of the year for the state of Maryland. Prep Dig named her to the Maryland all tournament team while giving her strong player of the year consideration (Caydence Doolan got the nod for Maryland). She ranks 12th in our class of 2027, the second highest ranked setter behind DC Gatorade Player of the Year [player_tooltip player_id='292644' first='Caycee' last='Chhum'].   Imagine has committed to Middle Tennessee State.     Anna is another player close to 2,000 assists, if she already has not reached it. At 1,939 she falls 61 assists short. That has all been done in her sophomore to senior seasons. She strung together 1,455 assists for her sophomore and junior season with a 60-4 record that includes one state championship. With their 20-0 record this year they have strung together a 37 match winning streak with their last 19 matches resulting in sweeps.   On defense she needs only 38 more digs to reach 500. She ranks at number 14 in the class of 2027, the highest ranked player that has yet to commit. She played down last year for the Paramount 16 team yet set them to the championship match in the gold division at Junior Nationals. Ironically, she combined with [player_tooltip player_id='541140' first='Maris' last='Francescon'] to set for the Paramount 16 team.   Another setter that just wins.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Highlights from Last Week</h2>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/11/Bolter-with-the-set.jpg?w=945" alt="" class="wp-image-906004" style="width:522px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: [player_tooltip player_id='478903' first='Barrett' last='Bolter']</figcaption></figure>   Broadneck took care of Arundel in five, winning the fifth set 15-12. [player_tooltip player_id='478903' first='Barrett' last='Bolter'] came two kills shy of a triple double with 8 kills, 15 assists and 12 digs. However, her counterpart setter [player_tooltip player_id='766895' first='Neely' last='Olish'] completed her triple double with 14 kills 18 assists and 13 digs. Later in the week Broadneck won a reverse sweep over Croften capturing the last three sets 25-18, 25-19 and 15-9.   Potomac Falls swept Lightridge. Later in the week Lightridge took down Freedom with Briar Woods taking down Potomac Falls in four. That put Briar Woods (8-1) on top in the Potomac District with Lightridge (7-2) a game behind. Potomac Falls (6-3) and Freedom (5-4) follow in the standings.   Potomac School swept past Flint Hill in a big ISL upset. Flint Hill played the match without their setter [player_tooltip player_id='699993' first='Ava' last='Zender'] and libero [player_tooltip player_id='784849' first='Delaney' last='Malloy']. Potomac at 3-0 remains undefeated in the ISL with a big game against 4-0 Georgetown Day next week. Flint Hill drops to 2-2 with the loss. Later in the week Flint Hill was swept by Annapolis Area Christian. [player_tooltip player_id='748513' first='Scarlett' last='Netherton'] stood out with 18 kills, 6 aces, 9 digs and one block.   Earlier in the week Holy Cross took down Broadneck in four. [player_tooltip player_id='622282' first='Emerson' last='Wolfe'] (18) and [player_tooltip player_id='536721' first='Ana' last='Woods'] (12) combined for 30 kills. [player_tooltip player_id='1046789' first='Trinity' last='Rowles'] dished out 32 assists while setting a 5/1 while [player_tooltip player_id='472384' first='Kate' last='Bickel'] collected 21 digs and 7 assists.   Wooten (5-0) took down Churchill (7-3) in a reverse sweep, winning the last three sets 27-25, 25-19 and 15-11. [player_tooltip player_id='438053' first='Lucille' last='Deraleau'] banged out 23 kills and scooped up 21 digs in the loss.   National Cathedral (5-11) took advantage of 24 kills from [player_tooltip player_id='438098' first='Kennedy' last='Williams'] to upset Bullis (11-4) in four. Bullis still remains undefeated in the "A" Division. National Cathedral is winless in the "AA" Division.   In the wild and wacky Beach Division First Colonial took down Landstown in five, squeezing out the last set 16-14. [player_tooltip player_id='746325' first='Cheyenne' last='Wright'] banged out 17 kills on 45 swings in a losing cause. [player_tooltip player_id='894199' first='Alyssa' last='Ellerbe'] contributed 10 blocks, 10 kills and 4 aces. Ocean Lakes still sits atop the Beach Division at 11-1, followed by First Colonial (10-2), Landstown (9-3), Kempsville (9-3) and Cox (8-4). Ocean Lakes still has First Colonial and Landstown on their schedule.   Herndon (4-10) pulled off a surprise 5 set victory over a struggling Langley (11-7)

For setters, reaching 1,000 assists is a reason to celebrate. Below are four setters who have accomplished that feat. Two of those setters hope to hit the 2,000 assists mark before this high school season ends while two others only recently reached 1,000 assists. The below numbers come from the statistics input into Max Preps. Prep Dig is more than happy to celebrate other setters who have recently reached the 1,000 assist number. Prep Dig is also willing to report on recent 1,000 kill numbers, 1,000 digs and/or 200 career blocks. All are worthy accomplishments and should be celebrated.

Maris Francescon

VA #34

S #4

HEIGHT 5'8"

POS S

CLASS 2028

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Maris Francescon

State: Virginia

School: St. Paul VI Catholic

Club: Paramount

Like most setters who reach 1,000 assists her high school setting career began her frosh season. Paul VI carried three setters on the roster. As a frosh her setting opportunities were limited but the following year she won the starting job. The team went from 12-12 to 27-5, winning the WCAC championship while finishing second in the VISAA state championship.

Prep Dig saw the talent in her early, naming her a top performer at a Prep Dig showcase prior to the 2025 high school season. She connected well with the middles while bringing a good attitude to the court. She has risen to number 34 in our class of 2028 rankings, the fourth ranked setter in the class. At 5'8" with a limited approach jump she is best suited for a 6/2, although she does have at least one solo block that is recorded for her high school career.

Last club season she set a 6/2 for Paramount 16. They earned a bid to the National Division in junior nationals and finished second in the gold bracket losing to Blue Steele in three in the championship match.

Looks like she has a penchant for setting teams to championships. Certainly someone to take a look at.

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Iris Jin

S/RS

HEIGHT 5'7"

POS S/RS

CLASS 2028

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Iris Jin

State: Virginia

School: Thomas Jefferson

Club: Virginia Elite Volleyball Club

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Imagine Peltier

VA #12

S #2

HEIGHT 5'11"

POS S

CLASS 2027

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Imagine Peltier

State: Virginia

School: Howard

Club: Columbia Junior Volleyball Club

It would not surprise me that Imagine has eclipsed the 2,000 assist mark. In Max Preps she is 48 assists short of 2,000 but not all the 2026 games have been reported. Setting a 5/1 during her sophomore and junior seasons she accumulated 1279 assists leading to one state championship with a 48-1 won/loss record during those two seasons. This year the Lions have already lost two matches to high caliber teams in Glenelg and Annapolis Area Christian but the championship awaits.

Last year Max Preps named her player of the year for the state of Maryland. Prep Dig named her to the Maryland all tournament team while giving her strong player of the year consideration (Caydence Doolan got the nod for Maryland). She ranks 12th in our class of 2027, the second highest ranked setter behind DC Gatorade Player of the Year Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum 5'7" | S Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA .

Imagine has committed to Middle Tennessee State.

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Anna Dierks

VA #14

S #3

HEIGHT 5'10"

POS S

CLASS 2027

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Anna Dierks

State: Virginia

School: West Springfield

Club: Paramount

Anna is another player close to 2,000 assists, if she already has not reached it. At 1,939 she falls 61 assists short. That has all been done in her sophomore to senior seasons. She strung together 1,455 assists for her sophomore and junior season with a 60-4 record that includes one state championship. With their 20-0 record this year they have strung together a 37 match winning streak with their last 19 matches resulting in sweeps.

On defense she needs only 38 more digs to reach 500. She ranks at number 14 in the class of 2027, the highest ranked player that has yet to commit. She played down last year for the Paramount 16 team yet set them to the championship match in the gold division at Junior Nationals. Ironically, she combined with Maris Francescon Maris Francescon 5'8" | S St. Paul VI Catholic | 2028 State VA to set for the Paramount 16 team.

Another setter that just wins.

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Highlights from Last Week

Photo: Barrett Bolter Barrett Bolter 5'8" | S Broadneck | 2027 State VA

Broadneck took care of Arundel in five, winning the fifth set 15-12. Barrett Bolter Barrett Bolter 5'8" | S Broadneck | 2027 State VA came two kills shy of a triple double with 8 kills, 15 assists and 12 digs. However, her counterpart setter Neely Olish Neely Olish 6'2" | S/MB Broadneck | 2029 State VA completed her triple double with 14 kills 18 assists and 13 digs. Later in the week Broadneck won a reverse sweep over Croften capturing the last three sets 25-18, 25-19 and 15-9.

Potomac Falls swept Lightridge. Later in the week Lightridge took down Freedom with Briar Woods taking down Potomac Falls in four. That put Briar Woods (8-1) on top in the Potomac District with Lightridge (7-2) a game behind. Potomac Falls (6-3) and Freedom (5-4) follow in the standings.

Potomac School swept past Flint Hill in a big ISL upset. Flint Hill played the match without their setter Ava Zender Ava Zender 5'10" | S Flint Hill School | 2027 State VA and libero Delaney Malloy Delaney Malloy 5'6" | DS/L/OH Flint Hill School | 2028 State VA . Potomac at 3-0 remains undefeated in the ISL with a big game against 4-0 Georgetown Day next week. Flint Hill drops to 2-2 with the loss. Later in the week Flint Hill was swept by Annapolis Area Christian. Scarlett Netherton Scarlett Netherton 5'11" | OH/RS Annapolis Area Christian School | 2029 State VA stood out with 18 kills, 6 aces, 9 digs and one block.

Earlier in the week Holy Cross took down Broadneck in four. Emerson Wolfe Emerson Wolfe 6'0" | OH/RS Academy of the Holy Cross | 2028 State VA (18) and Ana Woods Ana Woods 6'1" | RS/OH Academy of the Holy Cross | 2028 State VA (12) combined for 30 kills. Trinity Rowles Trinity Rowles 5'8" | S/RS Academy of the Holy Cross | 2028 VA dished out 32 assists while setting a 5/1 while Kate Bickel Kate Bickel 5'7" | DS/L Holy Cross | 2027 State VA collected 21 digs and 7 assists.

Wooten (5-0) took down Churchill (7-3) in a reverse sweep, winning the last three sets 27-25, 25-19 and 15-11. Lucille Deraleau Lucille Deraleau 5'10" | RS Churchill | 2027 State VA banged out 23 kills and scooped up 21 digs in the loss.

National Cathedral (5-11) took advantage of 24 kills from Kennedy Williams Kennedy Williams 5'11" | OH National Cathedral | 2027 State VA to upset Bullis (11-4) in four. Bullis still remains undefeated in the "A" Division. National Cathedral is winless in the "AA" Division.

In the wild and wacky Beach Division First Colonial took down Landstown in five, squeezing out the last set 16-14. Cheyenne Wright Cheyenne Wright 5'10" | OH/MB Landstown | 2028 State VA banged out 17 kills on 45 swings in a losing cause. Alyssa Ellerbe Alyssa Ellerbe 5'11" | OH/MB Landstown | 2028 State VA contributed 10 blocks, 10 kills and 4 aces. Ocean Lakes still sits atop the Beach Division at 11-1, followed by First Colonial (10-2), Landstown (9-3), Kempsville (9-3) and Cox (8-4). Ocean Lakes still has First Colonial and Landstown on their schedule.