The Show Me Qualifier proved to be one of the best ones we’ve been at yet. vballrecruiter.com spent time throughout the three days watching and observing as many teams and players as we possibly could. Below are the setters who caught our attention the most.
15 OPEN
Logan Parks, S/RS, MAVS KC 15-1 – Few players light up a gym like Parks! This five-star recruit is electric and plays a dual role for MAVS setting and hitting. She’s a physically strong setter capable of making some sets others can’t at her age. She’s also springy and gets off the ground well on her attack and can really rip it.
Ella Florez, Dynasty 15 Black – An eighth-grader playing up, Florez is a smooth operator helping run a 6-2. She has an easy delivery with pin point accuracy and can really fling it behind her to catch defenses off balanced.
Isabelle Brown, Circle City 15 Purple – This three-star recruit does a good job running the offense. There’s really not any flash to her game, she just gets the job done keeping the defense honest with her ability to mix it up and get her hitters good matchups.
Peyton Meyer, NE Elite 15 Matrix – Meyer is also a three-star recruit and she’s similar to Meyer in she just knows how to run the offense. There’s not a lot of flash – which trust us isn’t a bad thing! – she’s just solid and steady and calming presence at the position.
Ella Keeven, HPSTL 15 Royal – There’s an effortlessness about the way Keeven sets. She’s smooth with nice hands and puts the ball in a nice window for her hitters.
16 OPEN
Reagan Hickey, Premier Nebraska 16 Gold – Hickey does well getting all her hitters involved with the offense is in system. She has good touch on the back set and going against the flow so defenses can’t totally lock in on one hitter.
Emery Moore, Circle City 16 Purple – This three-star recruit is a competitor! She has a look in her eyes that she’s not backing down. She delivers a consistent ball too and makes some strong defensive reads as well.
Janelle Green, KC Power 16-1 – This three-star recruit belongs on the all-attitude team. She’s always smiling and is cheery with her teammates. Oh yeah, and she also sets and directs an offense well!
Reese Messer, Dynasty 16 Black – A freshman playing up, Messer is a rare five-star recruit. She’s quick and can get under balls others might not be able to. She can jump set and brings some athleticism and flair to the position.
17 OPEN
Logan Jones, MAVS KC 17-1 – Jones is undersized but she’s a gamer and hustler! She’s quick and can really flick the ball around the court.
Ella Swindle, KC Power 17-1 – There’s so much to love about this five-star recruit heading to Texas. She was invited to the Under Armour All-America game after receiving a golden ticket at the UA Next Camp series the day before the tourney started. At 6-2, she’s long, smooth and has great hands!
Annika Sokol, S/RS, Co Jrs 17 Kevin – Sokol is a two-player for Co Jrs, hitting and setting. She’s a bit undersized at 5-10 when she’s in the front row hitting, but she’s heady and knows how to score.
Ashley Mullen, Dynasty 17 Black – Some consider this five-star recruit committed to UCLA to be the best in the class. She’s silky smooth, can run tempo and rarely misses her spots. She’s a next-level talent for sure!
Brynne McGhie, Dynasty 17 Black – McGhie is part of a 6-2 with Mullen. One of McGhie’s strength is her ability to mix up her sets and moves the ball around to keep defenses guessing.
Juliette Myrick, Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite – This 6-0 setter is a four-star recruit committed to Army. She’s a gamer with a strong competitive drive and connects well with her hitters.
Ava Blascziek, Northern Lights 17-1 – The 5-10 Blascziek looks like she’s having fun when she plays! She’s a three-star recruit who does a good job of getting her hitters involved with her distribution.
Stella Swenson, MN Select 17-1 – It’s not surprising that this 6-1 setter is a five-star recruit. She has a high IQ and great touch. And there’s not a set she can’t make!
