Top Performing Freshman Setters: SoCal Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" id="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><strong>This article was shared with 150+ college coaches.</strong> <strong>Join PrepDig with 30% off using code: Coachable247</strong></a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While several scouts may recap positional performances from this event, this article exists to do something different: recognize the athletes who separated themselves enough to earn Top Performer status at the SoCal Freshman Showcase in Irvine, California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["698064"],"_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-6a6daac984923"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698064' first='Makala' last='Baker'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698064' first='Makala' last='Baker'] was one of the standout freshman setters of the showcase. She communicated well throughout every rally, transitioned early to the ball, and consistently put herself in position to run the offense. Her back sets were effective, and she attacked with confidence when opportunities arose, using well-placed setter dumps to keep defenses off balance. Combining aggressive decision-making with leadership and pinpoint location, she controlled the offense at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010332"],"_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-6a6daac9849a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Scarlett Mcguyre named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scarlett Mcguyre showed strong touch on her back sets while maintaining clean hands with very little spin. She consistently placed the ball in quality locations for her hitters. Beyond her setting, she brought an aggressive offensive mentality to the net, attacking confidently and making her presence felt as a hitter as well as a setter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["995110"],"_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-6a6daac9849ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='995110' first='Olivia' last='Anorga'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='995110' first='Olivia' last='Anorga'] is a smart setter. She controlled the ball exceptionally well, consistently producing high, hittable sets with strong location that allowed her hitters to attack comfortably.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["851958"],"_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-6a6daac984a2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='851958' first='Kaitlin' last='Nguyen'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='851958' first='Kaitlin' last='Nguyen'] contributed both offensively and from the service line. She served a quality deep float serve while also displaying solid setting hands and excellent timing on her jump sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1001155"],"_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-6a6daac984a6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1001155' first='Aanya' last='Kulkarni'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1001155' first='Aanya' last='Kulkarni'] consistently delivered a smooth, controlled set with excellent push and location, making it easy for her hitters to stay on tempo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["697116"],"_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-6a6daac984ab2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='697116' first='Kaiana' last='Pemasa'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='697116' first='Kaiana' last='Pemasa'] consistently delivered quality sets with a clean release while communicating effectively throughout the match. Her steady decision-making and consistency allowed her offense to stay in rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["524364"],"_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-6a6daac984af3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='524364' first='Hailey' last='Lee'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='524364' first='Hailey' last='Lee'] showed clean hands throughout the showcase, consistently delivering sets with minimal spin, a clean release, and excellent footwork to the ball. Her consistency and mechanics allowed her hitters to stay in rhythm all showcase long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1011026"],"_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-6a6daac984b34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1011026' first='Mia' last='Corona'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1011026' first='Mia' last='Corona']'s float serve consistently traveled deep, putting pressure on opposing passers and creating difficult first contacts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846625"],"_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-6a6daac984b76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='846625' first='Dina' last='Faalogo'] named Top Performing Freshman Setter at 7/31/26 SoCal Showcase, Irvine, Ca.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='846625' first='Dina' last='Faalogo'] demonstrated excellent timing on her jump sets, allowing her to maintain offensive tempo and keep her hitters in rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🔥 Athletes</strong><br>Take time to explore the player profiles featured in this article. 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