Five Versatile 15th Region Hitters to Watch
The 15th Region features several versatile volleyball players, some of whom are hitters. Here are five versatile 15th Region hitters to watch. Hanna Blackburn: A junior middle hitter/outside hitter, Blackburn is a student-athlete from East Ridge High School. Blackburn was…
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Continue ReadingThe 15th Region features several versatile volleyball players, some of whom are hitters.
Here are five versatile 15th Region hitters to watch.
Hanna Blackburn: A junior middle hitter/outside hitter, Blackburn is a student-athlete from East Ridge High School. Blackburn was among the leaders as East Ridge finished as the 59th District runner-up and made an appearance in the 15th Region Tournament during the 2019 season. As a junior, Blackburn registered 179 kills and 42 blocks. Blackburn, who is headed into her senior season, uses quick attacks on offense regularly and plays comfortably in both the front and back rows.
Amelia Casey: A freshman outside hitter/middle hitter, Casey is a student-athlete from Phelps High School. One of the top young volleyball players in the 15th Region, Casey was a leader for Phelps during the 2019 season. Casey recorded 137 kills, 110 blocks and 32 digs in 2019. A sophomore-to-be who is a solid blocker individually or in tandem, Casey can deliver as a go-to hitter and reads opposing defenses well.
Lauren Horn: A junior middle hitter/middle blocker/right side, Horn is a student-athlete from Martin County High School. Among the leaders for Martin County during the 2019 high school volleyball season, Horn recorded 137 kills, 63 blocks and 49 digs in 35 matches. With the ability to deliver from multiple positions, Horn, a senior-to-be, is a solid hitter, blocker and passer. Horn’s digging ability allows her to produce as well.
Gabrielle Howard: A sophomore outside hitter/right side, Howard is a student-athlete from Floyd Central High School. Howard was a key player for Floyd Central during its run to a 15th Region title in 2019, posting 179 kills and 35 blocks in 37 matches. A productive hitter, Howard excels near the net. Howard elevates well, covers consistently and has established herself as a proven passer.
Alyndra Meade: A junior outside hitter/middle hitter/right side, Meade is a student-athlete from Betsy Layne High School. Meade contributed from multiple positions for Betsy Layne throughout the 2019 high school volleyball season. Over her first 35 matches with Betsy Layne in 2019, Meade posted 179 kills, 28 blocks, 158 digs and 53 service aces. Able to hit consistently from both sides and an accomplished passer, Meade is carrying much momentum into her senior season.