Yutan’s ascent to last year’s state semifinals as a No. 8 seed is still fresh in our minds, and Frye used that breakout run to show us everything she’s capable of. She was a reliable frontcourt hitter for the Chieftans last year, and Frye even helped run the offense in certain lineups. Year 2 has brought Frye’s pin role to the forefront, upping her average to over two kills per set. However, we can’t leave out Frye’s growing influence as a backcourt defender and passing anchor. She’s done it all in her underclassman tenure, so anything’s possible for Yutan’s journey through the C2-3 sub-district.

Yutan High School was one of the biggest stories of last year’s tournament, ending Johnson County Central’s undefeated season in the quarterfinal round. It’s perhaps even more impressive that the No. 8 seed was aided by a do-everything freshman with enormous stat-stuffing potential. Frye piled up numbers in every category as setter-opposite, finishing with over 3.4 assists per set, 2.2 digs per set, and over 100 total kills in 2025. It’s a rare niche for a first-year player, but Yutan wasn’t afraid to defy some trends.

This is far more than just a setter. Frye came up one dig short of a triple-double in Yutan’s extraordinary upset over undefeated Johnson County Central. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Frye is only a freshman. This rising 2029 star flips between attacking and setting across the dial, giving Yutan a dynamic leader in any rotation. Frye’s all-around game was a serious game-changer to bring Yutan back to the championship stage this fall.