Elite Playmakers: Setters and Liberos Who Turned Heads at the 2026 ASICS Challenge

<!-- wp:gallery {"linkTo":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"><!-- wp:image {"id":1049498,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/10/appbanner_9e5e85.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1049498" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></figure> <!-- /wp:gallery --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"typography":{"textAlign":"center"}}} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">The weekend was filled with bumps, bruises, screams, and excitement from all angles. Keeping that alive or making it all go at times are these skilled players: the Liberos, Defensive Specialists, and the Setters. All leaders, playmakers, and play extenders in their own right, but with so much on the line, they weren't trying to be the rest for failure this weekend. Let down, they did not. There were quite a few that stood out and deserve a shout-out. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545505"],"_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-6ac5db5da5a79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tegan is a walking puzzle for any team trying to scout and keep track of her on the court. Ideally, your 5-1 setter with amazing height, size, athleticism, IQ, the package is there. She leads and lays it all out for her team, blocking on the right and landing cross-court shots with sound barrier-breaking force. The future Louisville Cardinal isn't looking to settle for anything short of the best with anything she does. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["546846"],"_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-6ac5db5da5932"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Always growing and expanding her game, which has a lot because she is steadily playing at an elite level. Haven is a fun watch and as consistent as they come. Determined and focused, she makes the game easy for everyone around her. So quick on her feet, placing the ball in the hands of her hitters. Her blocking and covering, when asked, are consistently at a high rate and can be overlooked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730560"],"_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-6ac5db5da59e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norah plays with an energy that's contagious for everyone, possibly even the coaching staff. She has a nose for the ball, tracking the ball efficiently, anticipating, and reading the floor very well. Communicating thoroughly and clearly, being a true leader at all times. Great footwork and passing make the game easy for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["504014"],"_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-6ac5db5da5b0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peyton's game is so smooth and seamless that you may think she isn't going as hard, but that's the joy of watching her play. Transitions to her spots quickly, effortlessly wasting no movement, knowing where her flyers are at all times. Quick adjustments and decision making, such as setting from one knee to place a ball perfectly on the fly. Playing through pain to help her team win gold is the type of competitor she is and defines her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='603778' first='Addison' last='Hurley'] | S | Assumption&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kinley Shinhoster | DS/OH | Barrington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caroline Hayes | L/DS | Berkley Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='962177' first='Angelika' last='Krob'] | L/S | Downers Grove North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789780' first='Jordyn' last='Borkowski'] | L/DS | Huntley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Izzy De Leon | S | Huntley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ari Ford | DS | Huntley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='781321' first='Gabriella' last='Munoz'] | L/DS | Lyons Township</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='435769' first='Ariella' last='Link'] | L/DS | Marist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaelyn Easton | S | Mercy&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anna Naida | L/DS | Mercy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='529832' first='Natalie' last='DeMatteo'] | L/DS | Mother McAuley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='522631' first='Ava' last='Calle'] | L/DS | Mother McAuley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='777583' first='Sylvia' last='Bauer'] | S/RS | New Trier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parkley Douglas | DS | Skutt Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenna Brooks | L/DS | The First Academy of Orlando&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>📧 Connect &amp; Work With Me</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For inquiries, connections, or coverage opportunities:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>👉 Visit PrepDig.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>📱 Follow on Socials</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Instagram: <strong>@PrepDigTobias</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• TikTok: <strong>@tobiaswalkeac</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• X (Twitter): <strong>@PrepDigTobias</strong> |<strong>@TobiasWalk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🔥 TobiasWalker10 – Official Code &amp; Contact Hub</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🎟️ Use Code: TobiasWalker10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:gallery {"linkTo":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"><!-- wp:image {"id":1049501,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/10/banners_e6354d.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1049501" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></figure> <!-- /wp:gallery -->