Elin is another talented sophomore who should see the floor for Bentonville West this season. The 5’8″ setter/pin has good hands, strong ball placement, and plays with a high volleyball IQ. The Wolverines have plenty of young talent, and Neal gives them another quality option to run the offense.

I was able to watch Elin with her Ozark Juniors team during the Delta Regional, and she does a nice job of putting her hitters in good positions. She doesn’t try to do too much with the ball and understands where it needs to go. For a young setter, she already has a good feel for running an offense and stays composed when things get a little hectic.

Neal also brings more to the court than just setting. She can hit from the pins, plays solid defense, and is a very good passer. That versatility gives Bentonville West plenty of options with her on the floor. She may be listed as a setter, but Elin is simply a good all-around volleyball player who can help the Wolverines in a lot of different ways.