Mazie Tjernlund Mazie Tjernlund 5'9" | S/RS Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier | 2027 State ND comes in as the top setter out of North Dakota, and she plays with a presence you feel right away. She brings a steady, composed approach to the position, controlling the flow without forcing anything. What stands out is how she connects with her hitters; she builds rhythm, trusts her distribution, and keeps the offense moving even when plays aren’t perfect.

There’s a quiet confidence in how she runs the floor and manages moments, and that’s what separates her. We’re excited to see how she competes, connects with new hitters, and leads her group at the NCR RTDP training.

~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Mazie Tjernlund Mazie Tjernlund S Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier | 2026 ND didn’t just break into the Top 10 — she earned the No. 1 spot among setters in the state. Tjernlund led the state in assists, controlling tempo and consistently putting her hitters in position to succeed. Her production reflects more than volume — it shows command. Mazie manages matches with poise, distributes with intention, and keeps her offense balanced across all options.

What separates Tjernlund is her control and range as a distributor. She makes back sets look effortless and is never hesitant to push the ball across her body to stretch defenses. Mazie consistently delivers one of the best back sets in the state — clean, fast, and on time — allowing her pins to stay in rhythm and attack in system. She reads blockers well, creates one-on-one opportunities, and adjusts tempo naturally based on match flow.

Tjernlund’s presence steadies her team. She competes defensively, communicates constantly, and leads with composure in pressure moments. Her work ethic continues to show through club season in South Dakota, where she’s consistently producing against high-level competition and refining her ability to control the pace of play.

From a projection standpoint, Tjernlund profiles as a collegiate setter who can step into a system, run an efficient offense, and lead from day one. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

College coaches looking for a composed floor general who controls matches and elevates hitters will find it in Mazie Tjernlund Mazie Tjernlund S Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier | 2026 ND . 🔥

Mazie Tjernlund Mazie Tjernlund S Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier | 2026 ND | 5’9” | Setter | Class of 2027

Tjernlund is leading North Dakota in assists, and it shows in the rhythm her hitters are in. She runs a clean, balanced offense, distributing with tempo and keeping blockers off balance. Her hands are consistent, she locates with precision, and she has the vision to identify and exploit mismatches. What stands out most is her ability to deliver a hittable ball when pulled off the net — she stays calm in chaos, which is a skill that translates directly to the college level. Add in her willingness to attack second contact and keep defenses honest, and you have a setter who elevates every piece of her offense.