Kennedy Johnson
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Here’s another high-impact setter from the senior scene. Johnson’s development with Nebraska Juniors was a joy to cover, and she earned ample starting experience as a Lincoln East upperclassman. She helped anchor back-to-back postseason berths for the Spartans–a rare, long-awaited feat for the Heartland Athletic Conference program. High schools in the Star City are in a better place because of athletes like Johnson.
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Johnson is another setter who thrived on the Class A prep scene last fall. Her AAU performance with Nebraska Juniors 17 Black suggests that she’s ready to take the next step and help Lincoln East to a tournament three-peat. Johnson is one of Nebraska’s most athletic setters in the 2025 class and is not afraid to go over on two when she’s in the frontcourt. 2024 might be the year of the senior setter.
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Johnson has been on an upward trajectory since the 2023 fall season and has taken another step forward with Nebraska Juniors. This Lincoln East prep athlete is a crucial component of 17 Black’s high-flying offense, which found a ton of success against Great Plains opponents. Johnson’s ability to adapt to different lineups makes her the ideal teammate that will lift up everyone around her.
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Johnson has stood out at any venue imaginable. She is a past participant at our Prep Dig Showcase, where Johnson connected well with any hitter on her side. Lincoln East made a repeat appearance at last fall’s state tournament while Johnson was a major contributor. That goes full-circle into 2024 as Johnson rejoins her Nebraska Juniors squad. More gains are on the horizon.
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Here’s another Class A setter worth following in the club season. Johnson earned plenty of reps as Lincoln East’s starting setter this fall, and it culminated in back-to-back state tournament appearances for the Spartans. It didn’t matter whether Johnson was in a 5-1 or a 6-2. She piloted the team in a way that made all her hitters better. The same can be said of Johnson’s prior stints with Nebraska Juniors, and that’s where she’s set to compete in 2024.
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We recently made note of Johnson’s breakout junior year with Lincoln East. She broke into the starting lineup this fall and helped keep the Spartans right in the postseason conversation for a second consecutive year. Johnson is incredibly steady, whether she’s helping run a two-setter offense or going all the way around. Her athleticism and foot speed allow her to track down errant passes and put up hittable balls. This value was on full display as Johnson returned to the Prep Dig Showcase stage, and we’re looking forward to another exciting club season at Nebraska Juniors.
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Johnson is another signal-caller whose steady presence yielded a state tournament appearance. Lincoln East leaned on their junior leader to pilot an offense that was among Class A’s best. We saw Johnson’s potential materialize as she competed in team drills at the Stock Up Showcase, and her rise just continued from there.
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Johnson is a perfect fit for the kind of all-around athlete that Lincoln East likes to deploy. She runs a smooth offense but can bring some frontcourt attacking prowess on the right pin, too. Those qualities were apparent when Johnson competed with Nebraska Juniors this spring. Now, this setter becomes an upperclassman and will hope to keep Lincoln East atop the Class A leaderboard.
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Nebraska Juniors gets into the conversation with a setter who took full advantage of her time in the spotlight. Johnson’s positional flexibility as a setter and a frontcourt opposite has given 16 Black plenty of options throughout the 2023 season. Moreover, we’ve been impressed with Johnson’s recent strides as a right-back defender who is tough for opposing attackers to break.
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