Ava Lampe Ava Lampe 5'10" | S/RS Linn-Mar Marion | 2028 State IA was probably one of my favorite setters to watch this past club season. Not just because of her setting abilities, but because of the energy she brought to the court. You can tell that she’s a leader (and a good one at that) because whatever she does, the team follows. Even in tough situations, Ava remained calm and confident in her abilities, and she encouraged her team to do the same. Her skills and confidence allow her to make risky plays and move the ball around freely, making her opponents unaware of their next moves. I am excited to continue to track Lampe and follow her success through this next year.

Lampe has been one of the steadier 2028 setters in Iowa that I’ve scouted during the last few years. The Linn-Mar junior played up with the Six Pack 17s this past club season, helping that squad reach the USAV National Tournament this summer in Indianapolis. Lampe limits mistakes when she plays and controls the action with a calm demeanor. Keen court vision helps her find the attackers with an advantage and the sets are on point. Tall with long arms and athleticism, Lampe can end points with her swing and turn back opponents with a potent block. She’s sound in serve receive and communicates well with teammates. Lampe led Linn-Mar with 358 assists and added 114 digs as a sophomore last year.

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.

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.

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.