Varsity Watch: Northern Kentucky Eighth Graders
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Multiple eighth graders from Northern Kentucky made impacts as varsity players during the 2019 high school season and carried momentum over into the latest club campaign. Here’s a look at some eighth graders whom are varsity veterans prior to entering…
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Continue ReadingMultiple eighth graders from Northern Kentucky made impacts as varsity players during the 2019 high school season and carried momentum over into the latest club campaign.
Here’s a look at some eighth graders whom are varsity veterans prior to entering high school and currently help to lead club teams.
Lilly Hamburg Lilly Hamburg 6'0" | MB Conner | 2024 State KY : An eighth grade middle hitter, Hamburg was a varsity player for Conner High School in 2019. Making an impact for Conner, Hamburg recorded 98 kills and 56 blocks in 28 matches. Now, Hamburg is competing for NKYVC 14-2 Tide.
Julia Hunt Julia Hunt 6'1" | MB Holy Cross (Covington) | 2024 State #11 Nation KY : An eighth grade middle hitter, Hunt took the floor for Covington-based Holy Cross High School in 2019. As an eighth grader for Holy Cross, prior to the 9th Region Volleyball Tournament, Hunt recorded 216 kills and 102 blocks during her first 37 matches. Following the high school season, Hunt is competing for NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami.
Abby Lester Abby Lester 5'10" | RS Ryle | 2024 State KY : An eighth grade middle hitter, Lester competed for Beechwood High School during the 2019 prep season. Helping to pace Beechwood, Lester recorded over 150 kills and 50-plus digs. Lester is competing for NKYVC 14-1 Tsunami currently.
Sadie Smith Sadie Smith S Cooper | 2024 State KY : An eighth grade setter/defensive specialist, Smith competed for Cooper High School in 2019. During the 2019 high school season, Smith posted 301 assists and 118 digs. Following her breakthrough prep campaign as an eighth grader, Smith is competing for NKYVC 14 Tsunami.
Hope Stremmel: An eighth grade middle hitter/outside hitter, Stremmel gained varsity experience at Community Christian Academy in 2019. Following a successful varsity campaign as an eighth grader in 2019, Stremmel is competing for NKJV 14 Blue.
Christen Trosper: As an eighth grader, Trosper played defensive specialist for Dixie Heights High School in 2019. Trosper registered 26 digs in 18 matches as an eighth grader during the 2019 high school season. Currently competing for NKJV 14 Blue, Trosper is playing libero in the 2020 club season.
Alexis Woolf: A versatile and productive eighth grader, Woolf played setter for Ryle High School in 2019. A key player for her high school team, Woolf recorded 476 assists and 176 digs during the 2019 prep season, ranking as one of the top eighth graders in the state. Currently, Woolf is a libero for Tri-State Elite 14 Blue.