Ella Frandson
Ella Frandson
About Ella
Badges
Riser
Expert Analysis
Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
We’re on a run of setters in this one. Frandson and River City Jrs 17 Navy nearly repeated last year’s undefeated run through AAU Nationals. That’s enough to cement an athlete’s stock-riser status, but Frandson’s consistent excellence through the long club grind has also been notable. Her leadership boosted 17 Navy’s offense, whether it was at AAU Nationals or the Midwest Power League. Frandson could shoulder various roles in her final season at Millard West.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Championship pedigree has become a prevailing theme of this feature. Frandson’s big breakthrough came last summer during River City Jrs ‘ 16 Club title run at AAU Nationals. This talented setter has not wavered in 2025 and has big aspirations for this year’s postseason, too. Frandson has a knack for pushing the tempo to the outside, allowing her attackers to terminate through large seams at the net. Prepare for more high-profile accomplishments during this year’s summer stretch.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Frandson is no stranger to big stages. Of course, we have to reference her division championship at AAU Nationals last summer. Then, her Millard West High School squad had a dramatic resurgence en route to the Class A tournament. Frandson has now resumed her role setting the talent-rich River City Jrs 17 Navy squad, which logged a podium finish in Omaha. This savvy setter knows how to put her hitters in good positions and will be a name to watch in more high-level venues.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAmy VanGuilder | Prep Dig Scout
Frandson is super agile and can get to nearly everything. I was really impressed with her net play. Balls that are delivered too close were no challenge for her. She read the ball well, moved quickly, adjusted, and deliver perfectly located sets with two hands or with just one. Frandson also had a quick release which made it hard for opposing teams to read her and thus, left her attackers with several one on one opportunities to score.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
River City Jrs 17 Navy was a focal point of our Sunday morning coverage, and Frandson was one of the earliest standouts from this championship-winning group. The Millard West junior displayed scrappy play and steady leadership that won her team an AAU title last summer. Frandson handled the wide variety of crossing patterns deployed by 17 Navy at Sunday’s event, making this a tough in-system squad to stop.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Don’t forget about the championship-winning standouts at River City Jrs . This club’s 16 Navy team made waves with an AAU National championship this summer, and Frandson was right in the middle of the triumph. She showcased her ball-control range as a consistent setter and an eager floor defender in the right-back area. This relentless effort helped lift Frandson’s team to the Orlando mountaintop, setting a high bar for the 2025 campaign.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Millard West is back. Frandson earned valuable experience during last year’s campaign, setting her up for future success with the Wildcats. As if we needed any more proof of Frandson’s readiness for the Class A stage, she assisted River City Jrs 16 Navy’s run to an AAU title in Orlando. Frandson has a knack for finding the hot hitter and keeping those players in rhythm with smooth, quality sets. Expect similar contributions with the Wildcats.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Frandson is one of two setters instrumental in River City Jrs 16 Navy’s championship triumph. We identified this Millard West standout as a player to watch heading into the event, but we couldn’t have anticipated a flawless 14-0 run in Orlando. Offensive firepower led the way for 16 Navy, and Frandson consistently set up those hitters with perfect tempo and location. What a dramatic step forward for Frandson and her squad.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
We already knew that Frandson could perform under pressure. She got valuable reps with Millard West last fall and got a taste of what the Class A gauntlet is like. Frandson has applied that experience to several standout performances with River City Jrs , a club that is piling up 2026 talent. Don’t lose sight of all the emerging prospects in the vast Omaha scene.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Millard West has given us glimpses at what Frandson can do while running the offense. It’s also worth going back and looking at River City Jrs tape, where Frandson made a big splash there during the club season. It’s hard to break into the starting rotation as an underclassman setter, but Frandson has demonstrated her readiness for the spotlight when her number is called.
Access all of Prep Dig
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationPlayer Claimed
News
Related Players
View other players from the same high school.
