Cassel (pictured) has made the expected impact for the Panthers. She has outstanding touches on balls and does not lock her arms. Cassel makes good decisions where to set balls and takes advantage of the numerous two to three-point passes she receives. It helps that one of those hitters is her older sister Quinn. Cassel does a good job stepping to balls and setting up the FRA offensive rhythm. Cassel is also an aggressive server. Cassel has 268 assists, 15 aces and 74 digs on the season so far.

Cassel takes full advantage of the size 14 REN has. Cassel makes sure she sets teammates off the net and at high angles so they can use their high attack points to hit over and around blockers. Cassel involves a number of hitters, executing both short and long sets. Cassel is also scrappy on defense.