Watkins is one of the younger players on this list, but she is already being asked to run the offense for Westside. The 2029 setter has handed out 443(leads 4A) assists through 47 sets, averaging an impressive 9.4 assists per set. She has also contributed 19 aces and 77 digs while adding 31 kills of her own.

What gets my attention is the production against good competition. Watkins dished out 48 assists in a five-set battle with Mountain Home and had 37 in a 3-1 win over Harmony Grove. She added another 37 against Brookland and recorded 33 assists in wins over both Nettleton and Southside. Running an offense and putting up those numbers as a sophomore is worth noticing. Watkins is a young setter I want to continue watching as she develops.

Coach Codie Zeigler on Violet: She is a very hard worker who has stepped up to the challenge of filling some big shoes that our setter from last year left. Violet mixes it up well and spreads our offensive reps out across our four main hitters very consistently. She is constantly putting in work to improve all aspects of her game. 

2026 Stats: 47 sets | 443 assists | 9.4 assists/set | 31 kills | 19 aces | 77 digs