Maddie Taitano
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Jesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
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Taitano pushed the team from the setter spot, and her movement, set location and timely kills playing out of the 5-1 were a huge difference maker over the three day tournament. She kept defenses honest with her offense from the setter position, attacking from the front and back row on the second ball. Taitano has a good feel setting the pin from her platform when she is on the run, and helped PSVBA hitters with solid location when they has to take out of system swings.
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The 5’10 junior from Bellarmine Prep had an excellent season, helping to lead the Lions into the 4A state tournament before dropping two tough matchups against Camas and Gonzaga Prep. Taitano recorded 800 assists and just over 200 digs on the year, highlighting her willingness to play defense first and ability to quickly transition to take the second ball and deliver with good location. She plays an extremely deceptive dump over on two, and is willing to push it from the 10 foot line with her excellent length.
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Taitano has the volleyball IQ you would expect from a coach’s kid, she will take a quick look at the defense as she is gathering herself to set and deliver to the best matchup she can find. She will find the pin when the option is there, and her PSVBA team had the attackers to convert. Taitano was effective attacking from the right side as well, and the Bellarmine Prep junior will carry that versatility into the high school season.
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Taitano will serve as the extension of the coaching staff on the floor, and as a returning player knows what is expected in the PSVBA gym. She is a coach’s kid and plays with a great feel for the game. She has nice size for the setter position and was an honorable mention all-conference performer this season.
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It’s easy to see Taitano moving up the rankings as she continues as the starting setter for Bellarmine Prep. Running a 5-1 offense in the competitive 4A conference, she put up big numbers all around, including 625 assists and 178 digs. Her defense on tips and ability to read opposing hitters stands out, and she has enough size to make a play offensively at the net.
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