vs. Pace Academy: 26 assists, 12 digs

Harsha had one of the cleanest setter performances from last week’s close matches.

After Alpharetta dropped the opening set to Pace Academy 25-18, the Raiders responded with a 25-16 second-set win before taking the deciding set 15-12. Velugoti orchestrated the comeback with 26 assists and 12 digs.

The 5-foot-6 junior’s defensive production adds another layer to the evaluation. Setters who can turn first contact or transition defense into an opportunity to run offense again provide additional value, and Velugoti produced on both sides of that equation. She is a 2028 setter worth continuing to track as Alpharetta moves deeper into the GHSA schedule. ~ S.Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast_prepdigga

Harsha leads with composure. Her game is organized, intentional, and built on ball control rather than flash. She observes matchups, directs communication between rotations, and already moves like a setter who wants full ownership of the offense. One of the more emotionally balanced players in her class. ~ Samantha Fitzgerald @BenchtoBeast