With the 2022 version of MEQ in the books, we take a look back at some of the talented players who caught our attention during the three days of action in Indy. These are players we noticed and who were playing well while we were observing them. We put a heavy, heavy focus on the younger groups in 15-17 Open, though a few might be mentioned from 18 Open. Below are the setters who impressed us.
15 OPEN
Campbell Flynn, Setter, Legacy 15-1 Adidas – The future is bright for Flynn with her 6-2 frame and accuracy. She moves the ball around with accuracy and precision and gets her hitters great looks. She’ll be fun to watch for years to come!
Hannah Kenny, Setter/Right Side, 1st Alliance 15 Gold – What a gamer Kenny is! She’s a spark plug whatever she’s doing on the court and brings an edge to the lineup with her intensity. She has very nice touch and hands as a setter. And though 5-8, she does jump well which allows her to be a successful attacker. 1st Alliance is lucky to have her.
Kirra Musgrove, Setter/Right Side, HJV 15 Elite – A 6-1 two-way player for HJV, Musgrove plays with a calmness to her. She’s steady on the set and a lefty with a nice swing on offense.
Logan Parks, Setter/Right Side, MAVS KC 15-1 – This 5-11 stud is electric and if you’re passing her court need to take a moment and watch. She’s smooth with her sets and has great location with them. She’s also a strong and springy hitter who can bring it to defenses. Her ceiling is high!
Larsen Terrill, Setter, Mintontette m.51 – With a smooth delivery, Terrill likes to get all involved, including her middles who she has a nice connection with. She also is solid at setting behind her and going against the flow.
Brytn Lyon, Setter, Rockwood Thunder 15 Elite – Lyon is the real deal! She’s silky smooth. Her location is almost always spot on. She has a bright future ahead of her for sure.
Ella Florez, Setter, Dynasty 15 Black – This eighth-grader has a bright future. She has an easiness to her sets. She can also lineup on the right at times and attack. She should progress nicely as she moves through the ranks.
16 OPEN
Ellie White, Setter/Right Side, 1st Alliance 16 Gold – White is just a volleyball player. At 5-11, she has decent size and uses it well. She’s a smooth setter with consistent location. She’s a capable hitter on either pin. She’ll definitely be involved in the attack so defenses beware!
Calli Kenny, Setter/Right Side, 1st Alliance 16 Gold – At 5-9, Kenny is a bit undersized but she’s a key cog for 1st Alliance with her two-way role. She sets behind her well. And doesn’t back down on offense when her number is called. We like her grit!
Kaylee Musick, Setter, Mintonette m.61 – Musick is an easy-going setter with a soft touch who delivers a consistent ball. At 6-0, she has lots of potential and will continue to grow and is one to keep an eye one.
Taryn Gilreath, Setter/Right Side, HJV 16 Elite – What a fun player to watch! Gilreath brings so much to the table. Her setting is smooth and on point. Then when she gets in the front row she turns into an option on the right side with her ability to score.
Jenna Meitzler, Setter, Sky High 16 Adidas – It’s hard to envision what Sky High would look like without this 6-1 setter. Mietzler is a key part of the lineup with her distribution as well as the ability to hit when she’s in the front row.
Renee Greving, Setter, Summit 16 Blue – Greving is close to taking the next step. She sets a good ball and can run nice tempo. She’s someone we’re keeping an eye on.
Janelle Green, Setter, KC Power 16-1 – The battery that powers the KC Power offense, Green is a fluid setter with great location. She makes things look easy!
Reese Messer, Setter, Dynasty 16 Black – It must be fun to be a freshman playing up and having the options Messer has! She does a good job of getting everyone involved and not becoming too overly reliant on her outsides. Combined with her location, she’s one to know about!
Taylor Parks, Setter, OT 16 Jason – Parks has the poise and demeanor of a floor general. She sets a clean ball and works to get her hitters favorable matchups.
Leah Richmond, Setter, Academy 16 Yeti – At 5-8, Richmond plays taller with her touch of 9-10. She’s quick around the court and can set balls others would have to bump.
Natalie Depaula, Setter/Right Side, Tribe 16 Elite Sebastian – We really like Depaula. A lefty with strong setting skills, she’s a vocal leader. She also has a whip and can score in the front row. We think she’s an up and comer!
17 OPEN
Ava Blascziek, Setter, Northern Lights 17-1 – We really enjoy the energy the 5-10 Blascziek plays with! She does a good job of getting all her hitters involved with her distribution.
Stella Swenson, Setter, MN Select 17-1 – A 6-1 sophomore playing up, Swenson has been making waves for years with her smooth setting ability and IQ for directing an offense. She’ll be among the top recruits in the country without a doubt!
Erin Kline, Setter, Legacy 17-1 Adidas – At 6-2, Kline as nice length at the setting position. We like the way she works to spread the ball around and not just rely heavily on outside Harper Murray as would be easy to do. She’s committed to Mississippi State.
Ella Swindle, Setter, KC Power 17-1 – What a next-level recruit for Texas. Swindle is long. And she dishes with such ease and sound placement. We could go on. Either way, she can go as far as she wants to!
18 OPEN
Victoria Hensley, Setter, OT 18 Chad – This Wofford commit is undersized. But we love girls who hustle and play their hearts out.