2A Assist Leaders to Watch This Weekend

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2A State Tournament is here, and these setters are ready to run the show! With the biggest weekend of the season on deck, we are highlighting five assist leaders who have been fueling their offenses all season long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These setters do much more than put the ball in the air. They read the court, push tempo, create opportunities, and keep their teams moving. Now, they get the chance to do it on the State stage!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. [player_tooltip player_id='1064637' first='Tenley' last='Brasington'] | 751 Assists, 9.2 Assists/Set</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1064637"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af7a91937707"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1064637' first='Tenley' last='Brasington'] has been a steady hand at the controls all season. With 751 assists, she has consistently put her hitters in position to make plays. She has a great feel for who needs the ball and when to make that connection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brasington also brings pace to the offense. She pushes the tempo while giving her hitters plenty of height to attack from. That combination keeps the offense moving and gives her team plenty of ways to score. She is ready for the State spotlight!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. [player_tooltip player_id='1064639' first='Jaydin' last='Busch'] | 711 Assists, 9.1 Assists/Set</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1064639"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af7a91937792"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1064639' first='Jaydin' last='Busch'] does not disappear when the ball leaves her hands. In fact, she is often right back in the middle of the action! Busch can lead her team in assists while also making an impact defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her all-around game adds another layer to the lineup. She stays involved through every rotation and brings a solid presence at the net. Whether she is setting, digging, blocking, or chasing down the next play, Busch keeps bringing value. That kind of versatility is huge this time of year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Kenadie Wilfong | 682 Assists , 9.1 Assists/Set</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1064640"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af7a919377e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenadie Wilfong brings the heat for Centauri! With 682 assists this season, she has been a major piece of the offense while also making her presence felt beyond the setter spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilfong likes to stay in control of the match. She can distribute the ball, step into a front-row attack, and make plays defensively when her team needs it. That ability to become another offensive option keeps opponents guessing. Centauri has a dynamic playmaker at the helm, and she is ready for a big weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. [player_tooltip player_id='1064641' first='Riley' last='Pope'] | 669 Assists, 9.6 Assists/Set</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1064641"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af7a91937837"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1064641' first='Riley' last='Pope'] has been the spark plug behind Merino's offense all season. Her 669 assists and 9.6 assists per set show just how much she has been trusted to keep the attack moving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, Pope brings more than numbers to the court. She has a strong feel for the rhythm of the match and knows when to speed things up or settle the offense. She also stays engaged outside of setting, making her presence felt across rotations. When Merino needs the offense to find another gear, Pope is ready to push the pace!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. [player_tooltip player_id='752952' first='Addyson' last='Wyatt'] | 593 Assists, 6.8 Assists/Set</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["752952"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af7a91937883"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='752952' first='Addyson' last='Wyatt'] is bringing a whole lot of energy into the State weekend! The sophomore setter/right side has already established herself as a key piece for Dolores, and she continues to grow into an even bigger role. Wyatt is not afraid to get involved all over the court. She can run the offense, contribute from the right side, and bring plenty of hustle in the back row. Her ability to impact multiple phases makes her especially fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After leading Dolores in assists as a freshman during a 25–3 season, Wyatt has continued to pace the San Juan Basin League in assists this year. She has also been putting together double-double performances in assists and digs. Now, she gets to take that experience to the State Tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The State Stage Is Calling!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Five setters. Five different styles. One huge weekend ahead!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These assist leaders have spent the season creating opportunities for their teammates, and now they get to do it with a State championship on the line. From tempo setters to all-around playmakers, this group is ready to put their fingerprints on the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more Colorado volleyball coverage, player features, recruiting content, and more, follow @prepdigcolorado on Instagram!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->