Laaper was assigned the lead the Mintonette m.72 team this season, a team that qualified for the 17 American division. She is quick and effective in all situations with the knack for bringing some electric energy when her offense is clicking. That lift she provides has been a trait of her effort for a while as she’ll be taking her experience and skills to Division I Austin Peay State University of the Atlantic Sun conference.

Laaper is so fundamentally sound in her pursuit of the ball with good focus and intention in her footwork and speed to get herself on balance to be able to set the ball in all directions as often as possible. She has some of the best against-the-flow action with good force in her extension to get the ball to travel for distance and location of which can create some of the best scoring opportunities for her hitters. She shares the setting role with another solid 2027 prospect in Kelsie Smith Kelsie Smith 5'8" | S River View | 2027 State OH , which allows more offense to emerge with a consistent presence of capable scoring at the right pin. If all pieces are in sync, this team could finish well.

Laaper comes in at #5 in this poll after receiving over 4,000 votes. Another 2027 prospect to make this short list, she is also the third athlete to represent Mintonette in this top-five of our Ohio setters poll. She was the other half of Mintonette’s setting duo for their top 15U team that generated a lot of success through some great offensive threats that made up their roster. The quality of her tempo and location is a result of her moving well around the court to get her hands to the ball in consistent position to put her attackers into good situations. Coshocton is 3-3 overall to start 2024 as Laaper handles the offense currently averaging 7.4 a/s.