Nevada Setters Keeping Their Offenses Moving in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A setter's impact goes well beyond the assist column. She has to turn an imperfect pass into a hittable ball, recognize which matchup is working and keep the offense steady when a rally gets messy. With the 2026 season underway, these Nevada setters are taking on that responsibility and putting up numbers worth a closer look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038385"],"_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-6ab6c88d54e44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maiave leads Nevada's reported assist totals with 530 through 69 sets, averaging 7.7 per set. Her production has made her one of the state's most active distributors this fall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1037423"],"_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-6ab6c88d54eb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stephens has recorded 508 assists in 67 sets, a 7.6 per set average. Listed as both a setter and outside hitter, she brings versatility to a Centennial lineup that can use her in more than one role.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1037409"],"_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-6ab6c88d54f01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCune's 499 assists stand out, but her pace is even more striking: 10.0 assists per set through 50 sets. That rate puts her among Nevada's most productive setters on a per-set basis.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735665"],"_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-6ab6c88d54f48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mangum has reached 410 assists through 55 sets, averaging 7.5 per set. Her assist total places her among the state's leaders as Las Vegas moves deeper into the season.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889161"],"_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-6ab6c88d54f8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conrado has 380 assists through 65 sets this season. After surpassing 1,000 career assists last year, she remains a key piece of Green Valley's offense and one of the experienced setters to watch as league play continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Assist totals tell part of the story. The next stretch of matches will also show which setters can keep their hitters involved under pressure and make the right choice when the first option disappears.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2026 statistics are from MaxPreps' Nevada varsity assist leaderboard and may change as teams enter additional matches.</em> (<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/nv/volleyball/stat-leaders/assists/a/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">maxpreps.com</a>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thank you for supporting Prep Dig Nevada!</strong> Our readers and subscribers help us shine a spotlight on high school volleyball athletes and incoming freshmen across the Silver State. 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