<p>Northern Kentucky features several talented high school senior volleyball players, some of whom excel along the middle of the net. </p>
<p>Here are five Northern Kentucky senior middles to watch.</p>
<p><strong>Marie Kiefer:</strong> A senior middle blocker from Bishop Brossart, Kiefer thrived for her prep team in 2019. As a junior during the 2019 high school volleyball season, Kiefer led Bishop Brossart in kills (461) and blocks (108). Highly productive and agile, Kiefer ranked second in service aces and third in digs for Bishop Brossart in 2019. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68103" first="Madison" last="McCloskey"]:</strong> A senior middle blocker from Newport Central Catholic, McCloskey recorded her 1,000th career kill recently. A longtime leader for Newport Central Catholic, McCloskey is off to a strong start in the 2020 high school volleyball season. Through Newport Central Catholic’s first 11 matches in the newest prep volleyball campaign, McCloskey has recorded 129 kills and 12 blocks.</p>
<p><strong>Ella Murray:</strong> A senior middle hitter/right side from Simon Kenton, Murray was instrumental as her team won the 32nd District championship in 2019. After leading Simon Kenton in blocks as a junior, Murray continues to produce along the middle of the net and from the right side. Currently, Murray leads Simon Kenton in blocks and ranks second in kills for the Pioneers.</p>
<p><strong>Anastasia Schneider:</strong> A senior middle hitter from Walton-Verona, Schneider is a leader for her team. As a junior during the 2019 high school volleyball season, Schneider helped Walton-Verona notch 23 wins. With Schneider leading in the middle, Walton-Verona (32nd District/8th Region) is off to a 6-3 start in the 2020 high school volleyball season. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68091" first="Torri" last="Wurtz"]:</strong> A senior middle hitter/outside hitter from Holy Cross (Covington), Wurtz is an experienced leader. Currently, Wurtz ranks second in both kills and blocks for the Indians. A versatile player who is productive, Wurtz is a strong hitter from the left side. Wurtz led Holy Cross (Covington) in kills as a junior in 2019. Holy Cross Covington is off to a 10-2 start in the 2020 high school volleyball season.</p>
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