Who You Gonna Call? – Part 3 – Setters To Know

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A week from today we could know a lot of things in regards to the Class of 2022.  Lines of communication will open up for this class (June 15) and the recruiting process will definitely start picking up.  Here are a few more setters to take a look at in the Class of 2022 from four different states. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="81267" first="Lily" last="Lutz"] - Milwaukee Sting 16 Gold (Title Photo)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have used this reference before in regards to Lutz, but she moves on the court like a water beetle.  Uber quick and just has a certain grit to her game which gives her plenty of intangibles to work with.  A solid athlete with all around skills, she gets her hands to the ball and isn’t afraid to light a fire with her team. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="72766" first="Maddie" last="Converse"] - Northern Lights 16-1 </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She was thrown into the fire early in her career where she led her high school team to a final four appearance at the Minnesota state tournament.  With continued training at Northern Lights as well as a top high school program in Kasson-Mantorville, Converse will be one to keep tabs on with her ability to lead and win. </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Two of the top players out the Class of 2022 from MAC in [player_tooltip player_id="17325" first="Kora" last="Ruff"] of <a href="https://x.com/PVVolleyball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PVVolleyball</a> to [player_tooltip player_id="79238" first="Ella" last="McLaughlin"] of <a href="https://x.com/northscotths_vb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@northscotths_vb</a> <a href="https://x.com/IowaRockets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaRockets</a> <a href="https://t.co/6R3DRtIdVz">pic.x.com/6R3DRtIdVz</a></p> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1226180111378059269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <p><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="17325" first="Kora" last="Ruff"] - Iowa Rockets 16R </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ruff continues to impress with her leadership, relentless work ethic, and court presence.  She has such great anticipation and a feel for the game that is tough to match.  A true quarterback of the offense.  Her Iowa Rockets 16R team is a tight knit group that has been together for awhile and they continue to run a quick tempo where Ruff is the ultimate orchestrator.  Quick hands and on point from getting her hitters open to knowing when to attack on her own. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="37529" first="Ava" last="LeGrand"] - Nebraska Juniors 17 Black </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Such a fun athlete to watch, LeGrand is the type who can leave an impression after watching only a few times.  Part of some strong volleyball genes where the whole family is involved, LeGrand has always played up an age level and has found success on all of her teams.  Her athleticism and ability to control the game is really what sets her apart, the type of athlete you definitely need on your gym and your side of the net. </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">So dynamic. [player_tooltip player_id="81258" first="Claire" last="Ammeraal"] of <a href="https://x.com/CapitalVbAll?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CapitalVbAll</a> can jump and swing as a left handed setter. Huge upside to her game! <a href="https://t.co/DocOjEAGC5">pic.x.com/DocOjEAGC5</a></p> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1226165233582059520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <p><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="81258" first="Claire" last="Ammeraal"] - Capital 16 Adidas</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the ability to jump and provide a big left handed swing, Ammeraal is able to put a huge amount of pressure on the other side of the net.  She is a really solid all-around athlete and has been a key part for her Capital 16 Adidas squad. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="81257" first="Sydney" last="Lewellin"] - Milwaukee Sting 16 Black</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lewellin can do it all.  She has the athleticism and physicality to play multiple positions on the court where she is a left handed setter, a big swing on the right side, and a solid defender.  Versatility is so key in the gym and Lewellin has it. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="79259" first="Madison" last="Maahs"] - Western Dubuque (IA) </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maahs quietly led her team to a state runner-up finish and All State honors for Western Dubuque High School.  Great footwork and a smooth release, she can set multiple tempos and knows where to find the open attacker.  With plenty of intangibles in her favor she is a hidden gem that will be fun to watch develop over the next couple of seasons. </span></p>