Cai outplayed her ranking from the December 2022 update, something we love to see when we circle back and watch players develop during their careers. NPJ Seattle 17 setters both moved up in the rankings, with Kayleigh-Shay Chang Kayleigh-Shay Chang 5'6" | S Lake Washington | 2024 State WA  and Cai in the top 12 for setters in the 2024 class.

Cai has a particularly nice feel for involving her middles, and she showed a deft touch setting up the NPJ bigs for scoring opportunities. Cai is tall enough to keep the delivery high and short to the middle attacker, and NPJ was at their best when they worked inside out. Her chemistry with Logan Remington Logan Remington 6'3" | MB Mercer Island | 2024 State WA was terrific all season when the two were on the court together.

NPJ Seattle 17 had two excellent setters, Cai ran the 6-2 with great technique, solid command and good size at 5’9″. Her tempo and location running a fast offense caused problems for NPJ opponents, and she is always getting a touch on tips and shots defensively to keep rallies alive for her squad. Cai should have opportunities to run the offense for a team at the collegiate level.

Cai is one half of a dynamic pair of setters for NPJ Seattle 17 National. She has continued to be rock steady for an NPJ squad that has improved all season and just finished with a strong second-place finish in the 18 Open Division at Emerald City. Cai uses her feet to make sure she is gathered and has a strong base to set her attackers on time and with accuracy. She moves under control and can calmly deliver a solid set even when she is pushed tight to the net.

A setter who delivered the ball with excellent pace and location, Cai used her excellent footwork to do much of the work before she distributed the ball. She handled hard shots and tips defensively, her movement is smooth and efficient on the court. Her hitters had great opportunities to score, and Cai stayed neutral setting the ball all along the net.

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Cai is an intelligent setter who does great eye work and makes sure she finds the right match ups for her hitters. She has a smart approach from the service line, she mixes it up and is especially tough when she keeps her serves near the end line. Her tempo and connection with her outsides at Bellevue was exceptional this season.

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