This setter can drop dimes from anywhere on the court. She sets up her hitters effortlessly. Great touch and good height when setting up her powerful hitters. She can give you the quick set, jump set, back set, cross-court or out-of-system set with ease. She is also fantastic offensively at the net as well, with setter dumps and kills.

Peyton Heatherly Peyton Heatherly 5'11" | S Mother McAuley | 2027 State #77 Nation IL is an elite-level setter who commands the court with confidence and precision well beyond her years. A true floor general, she runs a fast-paced offense with exceptional court awareness, quick decision-making, and a high volleyball IQ. Her ability to read blockers and deliver tempo sets to all zones makes her a consistent threat in both transition and serve receive.

Already surpassing 1,000 career assists before the end of her sophomore season, Peyton has proven she can run a high-volume offense under pressure. Whether it’s a quick set to the middle, a back set to the right, or a perfectly placed out-of-system ball, her hands are clean, consistent, and dynamic.

She’s vocal, poised, and a natural leader — constantly communicating, adjusting, and pushing her teammates to compete at a higher level. With excellent footwork, smooth mechanics, and a competitive motor, Peyton is the kind of setter who elevates every player around her.

College coaches — if you’re looking for a high-impact setter who can run your offense from day one, Peyton Heatherly Peyton Heatherly 5'11" | S Mother McAuley | 2027 State #77 Nation IL needs to be on your radar.~@prepdigdakotas

Peyton Heatherly is the number one prospect in the Illinois Class of 2027, but what makes her one of the best?  She is an elite level setter and an elite attacker.  She was a key piece for the 1st Alliance 15 Gold team in 2024 where she was a setter/right side combo player, getting an invite to NTDP, and showing she is among the best in her age group.  There is little weakness to her game where she has an impact with everything.  She can defend, set, score points, and has such a positive vibe among her team.  She has competed on the big stage with Mother McAuley as well where she won a state title and has already eclipsed 1,000 assists in her short career.  

Peyton is a player to watch in this class. I had the opportunity to watch her at the IHSA State Tournament this past year, and she was incredibly impressive. Now, she has nearly an entire club season under her belt, and she is looking better than ever. She only continues to improve and impress as a setter. She can also hit which makes her just as dangerous in the front row.

Heatherly is a true QB1 as a setter who can run the show, but she can also attack and score points on the right side.  She will be the most dynamic player in the Prep Dig Gauntlet 15s field where she can do it all.  She is the type of player who has a big time IQ for the game where she can see things most others at the 15s level will not.  Her all around skill set is unique and her ability to help her team in multiple ways is very exciting. 1st Alliance 15 Gold has a bid to the open level in Vegas this summer and they are always a threat in any tournament.