Kate Denker
Kate Denker
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Fremont is not far removed from its last Class A tournament appearance, but a shot at this year’s title would be a big breakthrough. The Tigers have ascended to No. 3 in the wildcard race and are led by a senior star at the setter spot. Denker has guided the Fremont offense for most of her prep career but is enjoying her best season yet in her final year. She has compiled nine assists per set en route to a 21-4 mark. The stars are aligning for a postseason return.
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Denker has done it again. The Nebraska Elite 17-2 setter led another brilliant qualifier showing and got all of her hitters involved throughout the weekend. Her aggression at the net, combined with Denker’s experience at opposite, makes her an ideal fit for the 5-1 offense. No matter what system 17-2 rolls out, Denker will remain a fixture in the team’s success throughout 2024.
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Denker gets Nebraska Elite back in the discussion. However, her production with Fremont on the prep stage has a lot to do with her latest rankings boost. The Tigers used Denker as a multi-purpose player who could run the offense as a setter and switch to an attacking role in the frontcourt. She was a reliable player in both niches, though she may be setting full time in the 2024 club season. Either way, Denker is making moves heading into the new year.
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Denker is one of those setter-hitters who can find any way possible to make a splash. Fremont’s two-setter system is perfectly suited to Denker’s wide repertoire, as the junior is putting down over a kill per set in addition to running the offense from the backcourt.
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Denker is another one of those setter-attacker hybrids who stood out at the Millard West Invite. When she’s in the backcourt, she runs the offense skillfully, much like her time with Nebraska Elite. Denise’s transition to the Fremont front row allows her to show her fast arm on the pin. This is a true all-around athlete.
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Denker gets a nod as a setter who is also capable of shouldering a frontcourt attacking role. Her 5.3 assists per set over four matches is complemented by over a kill per set to her credit. It’s also worth noting Denker’s physicality at the net, which has yielded a handful of blocks already. Keep an eye on how Denker’s multi-dimensional role could manifest in the stat sheet this year.
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Denker has evolved into the ultimate utility player for Nebraska Elite 16 Koa. She has a background as a defensive specialist but has recently been piling up highlight moments as a setter. No matter the position, Denker finds a way to make an impact and will continue to do so with Fremont this fall.
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Denker got a brief mention after the Heartland Crossroads Invite, but she didn’t just make a big impact on that weekend. She’s been a steady leader for the Tigers since the season started and is accumulating a healthy number of assists to her credit.
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