689 Assists | 135 Kills | 214 Digs | 113 Aces

I still have to look twice at the 113 aces. That’s an incredible number, but Edwards brings quite a bit more to the floor than her serving. She finished with 689 assists, 135 kills and 214 digs while helping Hackett to a 29-3 record. She’s another setter who contributes in several different ways. Yes, I consider the level of competition when comparing classifications, but I also recognize when a player is clearly making a difference for her team. Edwards certainly did that.

Catelyn walked away with the 2A finals MVP and is a 3 time State Champion. Not many can say that.

Catelyn Edwards Catelyn Edwards 5'9" | S/RS Hackett Highschool | 2027 State AR had a championship performance worthy of recognition on its own. The Hackett setter finished with 37 assists, six kills, 12 digs and three aces as the Lady Hornets defeated Mansfield in four sets to claim their third consecutive Class 2A state championship.

Edwards did exactly what you want from a setter in a championship match. She distributed the ball, found opportunities to score herself and contributed defensively. Her six kills came on just 13 attempts with two errors, giving her an impressive .308 hitting percentage. She also added four block assists.

At the 2026 Diggies, Catelyn shares THE DYNAMIC DUO award with her sister, Bailey Edwards Bailey Edwards 5'9" | RS/S Hackett | 2029 State AR , who added 12 kills, seven digs, two aces and four block assists in the championship victory.

Together, the sisters combined for 18 kills, 39 assists, 19 digs, five aces and eight block assists. That’s a pretty good day’s work with a state championship on the line.

State Championship Stats: 37 assists | 6 kills | .308 hitting | 12 digs | 3 service aces | 4 block assists

Hackett: 25-3 | 1st, 2A-3

One hundred aces. I had to look at that number again. Edwards has reached triple digits in aces while also recording 583 assists, 115 kills and 178 digs. Catelyn is one of two players with over 100 aces, she’saveraging better than an ace per set. The triple-triple is impressive.

But don’t get caught up in just the serving numbers. Edwards is running Hackett’s offense, contributing as an attacker and playing defense. Hackett is 25-3, and Edwards continues to provide the leadership to keep them focused.

She’s another example of why we can’t evaluate every player using the same statistics. And don’t overlook her because she plays in 2A, the production is there.

*Hackett is 2-0 in the state tournament defeating Izard Co 3-0 today. Setting up a match between the Taylor vs St Joe’s winner.

39 Sets | 258 Assists | 59 Kills | 92 Digs | 50 Aces

Hackett: 11-2

Fifty aces in 39 sets. Yeah, that got my attention. Edwards also has 258 assists, 59 kills and 92 digs.

She isn’t just running the offense. She is creating points from the service line and finding other ways to impact matches. Edwards just eclipsed the 2,000 assist mark!

Hackett being 11-2 doesn’t hurt the argument either.

Catelyn Edwards Catelyn Edwards 5'9" | S/RS Hackett Highschool | 2027 State AR has been a big part of Hackett’s success, and she enters this season with plenty of experience in big matches. She is a proven six-rotation player who can score from the pin, defend the back row, and provide the steady play you need when things get tight.

What I like about Catelyn is that she doesn’t have to dominate one part of the game to make an impact. She is going to get her kills, but she also passes well, plays tough defense, and competes on every point. There isn’t much reason to take her off the floor.

Hackett has the pieces to make another championship run, and Edwards will be a big reason for it. She’s been there before and knows what it takes. If the Hornets are playing for another title late in the season, expect Catelyn to have a lot to do with it.

The Hackett Hornets have been on quite a run. Now that both Freeman’s have graduated and we will see how the offense progresses with a bit of a new cast. I would expect to see Edward’s to be a little more offensive with her ability to hit from the right-side. With 855 assists last season, she proved she can run the show. Outside of Michaelyn Freeman, Edwards did a great job of spreading the ball around. Catelyn is a great athlete overall excelling as a basketball player for Hackett. She has great footwork and ball placement. I look forward to seeing more of her on the court.

Edwards is a clean setter. Her sets to the outside are very smooth and consistent. She has a great connection with her outside Michaelyn Freeman Michaelyn Freeman 6'0" | OH AR . She also had a good connection running quick tempo sets out of the middle. Her defense is also impressive, being able to pick up the hard line shots with ease.