Emerging Setters from the 2026 Watchlist
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Setters are so fun to watch as they start playing at the higher levels. Their skill and strategy start emerging in their play and they start adding a lot of tempo to their sets. These class of 2026 setters are…
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Continue ReadingSetters are so fun to watch as they start playing at the higher levels. Their skill and strategy start emerging in their play and they start adding a lot of tempo to their sets. These class of 2026 setters are athletes to watch this club season.
Brooke already plays at a very high level. It will be exciting to see how she continues to develop as an athlete. She has a soft touch on the ball and moves it around well. Brooke is aggressive in her play and runs a fast-tempo ball. She impressed me at the Wisconsin Top 250 Expo and I think she will have a big impact for Sting 15 Gold this season.
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Ella is an athlete who is dynamic and gritty. She is an aggressive setter who isn’t afraid to take risks with her sets. She also plays great defense and is scrappy on the court. Ella brings energy to the court and has great court awareness. She had a huge high school season at Slinger and will carry that into the club season.
Hannah is a setter with a good touch on the ball and a fast tempo on her sets. She ran a 5-1 for Pewaukee and acclimated very well to the pace of the high school game. Hannah sees the court well and will take risks with her sets. She is great at pushing the middle and is always up for a challenge on the court.
Anabelle is a player who has a lot of grit. She played on the Badger High Performance team this past summer. She also earned playing time during the high school season and impressed at the Wisconsin Top 250. Anabelle has high-level court awareness and moves the ball around accordingly. On top of being a solid setter, she can swing on the right side as well.
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Sydney is an athlete who is gritty on the court. She makes great plays and finds ways to better the ball. Sydney was another athlete who played for the Badger Region High Performance team this past summer. She was also an impact player at the Top 250 Expo. Her jump set is consistent and has great tempo. Sydney has a lot of potential and should have a big season with FC Elite this year.
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Emma is athletic and fast. She pushes the ball pin to pin well and plays very clean volleyball. Her sound fundamentals and discipline on the court means she runs the court efficiently. She was a setter for Brookfield Central this season and gained a lot of experience playing at a high level.
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Calli is very athletic and has a soft touch on the ball. She is also a talented hitter and can be used as a setter or on the pin. Calli jump sets a lot and holds opposing blockers at the net. She utilizes all of her hitters and has a lot of potential to play at a high level.
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Samantha is a very hard working athlete who can have a huge impact on a game. She is not afraid to be aggressive with her sets and puts great tempo on the ball. She works to better the ball with every contact and moves the ball cleanly and quickly across the net.
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Ruby has a quick touch on the ball and is disciplined on the court. She has a lot of potential as an athlete. She plays consistently on the court, rarely making errors and working to better the ball on every contact. Her sets are clean and precise. She played in every match for Waukesha West this season and will be a huge asset to their program throughout her high school career.