Ellie Eckman
Ellie Eckman
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Eckman has been a centerpiece of VCNebraska ‘s tremendous setter depth for multiple years. The Lincoln Southwest standout has competed on club volleyball’s biggest stages and thrived on the state tournament scene, too. Eckman delivers the tempo and location expected of VCN setters, and we watched her full repertoire emerge during 17 Elite’s run at GJNC. A crucial senior campaign is on the way.
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This is Eckman’s second consecutive year leading VCNebraska ‘s top 17s group. The Lincoln Southwest setter has an uncanny feel for tempo, location, and just about any other intangible you’d want from your signal-caller. VCNebraska squads are known for pushing the pace and overwhelming opponents with speed, and Eckman can perfectly execute this strategy. Her stock continues to rise after another high-profile outing at NIT.
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We’ve documented Lincoln Southwest’s big lineup transition after winning the 2023 Class A championship. One of the biggest changes involved bringing Eckman into the mix to set the offense, and she was up to the challenge all year. She racked up over 800 assists during the regular season while piloting the Silver Hawks to a 23-8 record. Eckman’s connections with her hitters flourished, even as LSW brought in a lot of new faces at the attacking positions.
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Last year’s championship-winning Lincoln Southwest squad was predicated on fast, precise offense. That theme holds in 2024, but there’s a new setter leading the charge. Eckman soared up our 2026 rankings after her successful club season with VCNebraska , and her positive momentum hasn’t slowed since then. She is leading a 5-1 offense at LSW and shows a brilliant knack for pushing a quick pace to the outside. Eckman also plays lockdown defense in the right-back area and is second on the Silver Hawk roster in total digs. The setter pipeline continues at Southwest.
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Both of VCNebraska 17 Elite’s setters have garnered recognition at one of our showcase events. Eckman had a strong outing on our circuit before jumping to VCN’s top 17s squad. This high-profile move has panned out, especially with 17 Elite earning its elusive Open bid via the Salt Lake City Showdown. Eckman has never been daunted by elite competition and has made major strides since we saw her at our showcase. GJNC is another one of those important pressure tests.
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New team, new heights. We entered 2024 with fond memories of Eckman piloting last year’s VCNebraska 15 Elite squad. The dynamic shifted dramatically as Eckman was called up to VCNebraska ‘s top 17s squad to help run the team’s high-powered offense. This Lincoln Southwest prep star made a major early-season impression and continued to find her groove against older competitors. Playing up an age group was a head-turning move for Eckman, but it has paid off in the biggest way. 17 Elite finally clinched its Open bid through the Salt Lake City Showdown and can look forward to the GJNC journey ahead.
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