If there’s any Kansas class that has exhibited the most growth at the setter spot this year, it might be the 2028s. Baumler leads off our junior spotlight after tallying nearly ten assists per set in her third campaign with Maranatha Christian. Her underclassman years were primarily spent on the pin, where Baumler delivered some valuable scoring production on the right antenna. Now, she’s piloting the offense around the dial to help the Eagles post a 25-8 record heading into mid-October.

2026 could change the narrative for Baumler. She was a do-everything utility player in her first two years at Maranatha Christian, compiling almost 150 kills in the front row last year and sealing the edge of the Eagle block. However, Baumler’s termination is now secondary to her outstanding setter skills, which have yielded 9.5 assists per set in MCA’s first three matches. This trio of triumphs has turned Baumler into a multi-position prospect with ample physicality needed to lock down a 5-1 system. Her best is yet to come.