Ava Lampe
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Rob Howe | Prep Dig Scout
I’ve watched Lampe compete in club, showcases and school ball during the last year. She’s steadily made progress in developing her game, and was competing at a high level during two recent viewings on the club circuit with Six Pack 17U. Playing up, she helped guide the squad to a Liberty Division championship at the 2026 ASICS Show Me National Qualifier during the middle of April in Kansas City. It earned the team a bid to this summer’s USAV National Tournament in Indianapolis. Lampe delivered consistent play in putting the ball on the money to all positions along the net. She’s a good athlete that flows well with the action and gets into position to make plays. It leads to good timing and decisions on where to attack the defense. Long arms and leaping ability help in throwing up an effective block. Lampe led Linn-Mar with 358 assists and added 114 digs as a sophomore this past season. She’s a prospect on the rise.
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Read EvaluationRob Howe | Prep Dig Scout
Lampe impressed us with her play at the Prep Dig showcase in Central Iowa early this summer. She’s made a commitment to getting herself into as many events as possible. Lampe enjoyed a strong club season for Iowa Select this year and will play up for Six Pack this coming season. On the prep level, she’s settled in nicely in running the Linn-Mar attack. Lampe had 310 assists through 58 sets with 21 kills (.320) and 92 digs. With long arms and good height at the position, Lampe can be good at defending the net. She already does so in the back row. Lampe is efficient in dumping into the donut, seeing the court well and reading the defense.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Add another dynamic setter to your list. Lampe carried the banner for the Class of 2028 and was an phenomenal pin-to-pin distributor in Des Moines. Showcases require setters to find a flow with several unfamiliar allies, and Lampe was primed to thrive under these circumstances. Most of all, this Linn-Mar freshman can bring a vocal presence and leadership qualities that are needed from your starting setter.
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Read EvaluationAmy VanGuilder | Prep Dig Scout
Lampe shined running a 5-1 offense on day 1. Leading her team to a 2-0 record, Lampe showcased her leadership and high game IQ as she dished out consistent balls to her pins and middles that were not only clean, but also had a ton of tempo on them. Lampe did a good job spreading out the offense and getting all of her attackers involved. However, she is also very smart and knows who to go to in tense moments to get out of a rotation. Lampe is definitely one that we will be keeping up with as she continues to grow and develop her game.
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