SoCal Showcase Exposure Tour: Setters Setting the Pace

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;<strong>digdakotas30</strong>&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SoCal Showcase Exposure Tour highlighted a setter group that played with purpose and personality. They weren't just delivering hittable balls — they were dictating rhythm, changing speeds, and building flow within each offense. From crisp tempo ones to daring shoots on the pin, these setters challenged themselves to expand their range, reading the block and trusting their hitters to keep pace. Every rep carried intent, and every adjustment showed growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What separated this showcase was the courage to take chances. These setters embraced imperfect moments as part of the process, resetting quickly and pushing the tempo again. They showed composure in chaos, confidence in experimentation, and creativity in how they ran the floor. The result was a showcase fueled by fearless decision-making and a group of setters proving they can elevate an entire offense through vision, touch, and relentless tempo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584604"],"_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-692507662d305"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584604' first='Gabi' last='Papion'] | 2028 Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Papion controlled the flow of the floor with a poised presence that went beyond her years. What stood out most was her relentless pursuit of every second ball — sprinting from the sideline to square her shoulders and still deliver a hittable tempo. She showcased clean hand positioning, a quick release, and the ability to disguise direction, especially when running quick tempo to the pins. Her hustle was constant — never walking, always reloading — and it fueled her offense. Gabi showed the instincts of a setter who understands that rhythm starts with effort and leadership. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748107"],"_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-692507662d39f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748107' first='Brooklyn' last='Hill'] | 2029 Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hill brought an edge to the showcase, combining court awareness with a setter's natural grit. Her willingness to chase down shanked passes and still push a controlled ball to her hitters revealed a competitor who thrives in chaos. She ran a smooth offense with consistent tempo control and demonstrated strong connection on back sets, particularly in transition. What separated her was her motor — every play, every rep, every scramble had intention. Brooklyn didn't just set — she commanded and energized the court. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["761052"],"_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-692507662d417"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='761052' first='Tessa' last='Kim'] | 2029 Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kim impressed with her composure and efficiency as a floor general. Her hands were soft, her location precise, and her decision-making quick. What truly made her stand out was her hustle between plays — immediate movement, vocal communication, and consistent effort to reset the offense even after tough passes. She showed a promising ability to vary tempos, mixing high outside sets with sharp pushes to the middle. Tessa's effort level never dipped, and her attention to detail elevated everyone around her. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["786807"],"_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-692507662d48b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='786807' first='Ashley' last='Olson'] | 2029 Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olson showcased a fearless approach to running an offense. She wasn't afraid to try different tempos, take risks, and challenge herself against the block. Her hustle was undeniable — diving for tight passes, covering tips, and immediately transitioning into position with urgency. Ashley showed strong setter intuition, knowing when to slow the game down and when to accelerate tempo. Her energy was contagious, and her willingness to battle for every touch made her one of the most noticeable setters on the floor. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></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-692507662d511"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='846625' first='Dina' last='Faalogo'] | 2030 Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Faalogo played with a maturity well beyond her class year, showing natural leadership and court vision. Despite being one of the youngest, her hustle level matched — and often exceeded — older competition. She consistently sprinted to her target, kept her body square, and delivered controlled, balanced sets even under pressure. What stood out most was her persistence — she refused to let a broken play die. Dina showed the foundations of a future high-level setter with her work ethic, anticipation, and drive. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. 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