Tenley Anderson
Tenley Anderson
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Theresa Hickman | Prep Dig Scout
Tenley Anderson
Tenley
Anderson
5'6" | S
Dell Rapids | 2029
State
SD
has positioned herself as the No. 1 setter in the 2029 class — and the separation is real.
She already shows advanced mechanics: quiet hands, fast release, and the ability to deliver tempo with consistency to both pins. Tenley establishes her middles early, understands spacing, and keeps blockers from camping on her outsides. Her footwork allows her to square up even off imperfect passes, and she’s confident running offense in transition.
What truly separates her is her processing speed. She reads the block quickly, identifies mismatches, and distributes with intention — not just availability. Add in her competitiveness and willingness to take over with a setter dump when defenses drift, and you have a young floor general who plays beyond her years. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas
Court Schedule At Triple Crown: 2/14 3:00PM-Court KCCC20 vs. Legacy 15-2 Adidas
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Tenley Anderson
Tenley
Anderson
5'6" | S
Dell Rapids | 2029
State
SD
completes the top tier of the Class of 2029 as the No. 3 overall player in South Dakota and the No. 1 setter in the state, and her influence on the court is undeniable. She is the engine that makes everything go—controlling tempo, managing momentum, and elevating every hitter around her. Tenley plays the game with advanced court awareness, reading blockers early and delivering hittable, intentional sets that keep defenses off balance. Her hands are clean, her release is quick, and her ability to run offense in transition separates her from her peers.
What makes Tenley special isn’t just her technical skill—it’s her command. She leads with confidence, communicates constantly, and brings a calm presence in high-pressure moments. She understands when to speed the game up, when to slow it down, and when to put a hitter in the best position to succeed. Defensively, she competes, covers well, and shows the toughness coaches demand from their floor general. College coaches should be watching closely, because elite setters like
Tenley Anderson
Tenley
Anderson
5'6" | S
Dell Rapids | 2029
State
SD
don’t just run offenses—they shape teams. She’s already operating at a level well beyond her class, and her ceiling is only continuing to rise. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas
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Freshman Tenley Anderson has been a standout for Dell Rapids, emerging as one of South Dakota’s top young setters and a rising name in the Class of 2029. In her first varsity season, she’s already racked up 765 assists, 45 kills, 174 digs, and 28 aces, and those numbers continue to climb as Dell Rapids makes its postseason push.
Anderson brings advanced court awareness and tempo control for her age, running a fast-paced offense with precision and confidence. Her hands are clean, her location is consistent, and she distributes the ball with a balance that keeps her hitters in rhythm. She also adds an offensive spark of her own, using a smart, well-timed setter dump and a confident swing when the opportunity arises.
Defensively, Anderson reads the game well, showing quick reaction and solid positioning in the back row. Her serve is another strength, combining accuracy and pace to generate pressure from the line.
Also competing with Kairos Elite Volleyball, Anderson continues to sharpen her game against high-level competition. With her leadership, athleticism, and volleyball IQ, she’s having a true breakout season, and with her stats still climbing, she’s only beginning to show how high her ceiling really is.
- Contributed by Theresa Hickman
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Tenley Anderson
Tenley
Anderson
5'6" | S
Dell Rapids | 2029
State
SD
, a 2029 setter, is quickly gaining attention with her ability to run a fast-tempo offense and keep her team in system. She demonstrates excellent hands and quick decision-making, consistently finding the right hitter and spreading the ball with balance. Anderson brings a calm presence that allows her to handle pressure situations with maturity, while her footwork and quick reads help her transition seamlessly from defense to offense. With her poise, tempo control, and advanced setter instincts, Anderson is firmly a freshman to keep on the watch list this season. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas
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