SFA Volleyball 2012 Preview: Setters
8/16/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Aug. 16, 2012
SETTERS
Returning: Paige Holland
Newcomers: Amanda Rister
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - There is no substitute for experience, and after spending her freshman year gaining just that, sophomore setter Paige Holland looks ready to direct the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks back to the top of the Southland Conference.
Holland, along with junior transfer Amanda Rister, look to be as comfortable with their options at setter as they have since the graduation of all-time assists leader JJ Jones after the 2007 season.
A sophomore from Magnolia, Holland finished seventh in the league after averaging 9.71 assists per set and even had a match with 74 assists in a five-set win at McNeese State. That match was by far a season high and served as the eighth-most assists ever in a single match at SFA as well as being the most by a Ladyjack since 2000.
"It's never easy for a freshman to step in and take over at setter, but Paige did a very nice job for us last season," Humphreys said. "Still, we know there's more in the tank and we expect her to play even better this season."
Not only did Holland provide direction with her sets, but she also was one of the more aggressive attacking setters SFA has had in recent years, and although she averaged just 0.57 kills per set, she hit a very respectable .236 for the year with eight matches with at least four kills.
The Ladyjacks also added to their depth at setter with the addition of transfer Amanda Rister from Temple College. She was an honorable mention all-America selection for the Leopards where she helped lead them to the national tournament.
She averaged 10.75 assists and 2.29 digs for the year as a sophomore at TC after earning third-team all-state honors as a senior at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Texas.
Aug. 10 - Middle Blockers
Aug. 13 - Outside Hitters
Aug. 16 - Setters
Aug. 20 - Liberos/Defensive Specialists
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