Club Team Spotlight: Lexington United 16 Adidas

<p>Lexington United 16 Adidas boasts a talent-heavy roster. </p> <p>A look at Lexington United 16 Adidas follows.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106673" first="Nalaney" last="Bivins"]:</strong> A 5-5 sophomore libero/defensive specialist from Lafayette High School, Bivins has delivered from multiple positions in recent seasons. A defensive standout, Bivins was a key contributor for Lafayette as a sophomore. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106671" first="Ashleigh" last="Messick"]:</strong> A 5-10 sophomore outside hitter from West Jessamine High School, Messick will be looking for a breakout season. Messick is a productive hitter from the left side.</p> <p><strong>Blair Ratliff:</strong> A 6-1 sophomore middle hitter from Paintsville High School, Ratliff excels at the net. Agile, Ratliff is a stronger blocker. As a sophomore, Ratliff ranked second in kills and third in blocks for 15th Region champion Paintsville. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106672" first="Ava" last="Jackson"]:</strong> A six-foot sophomore outside hitter from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Jackson is a reliable hitter. Athletic, Jackson ranked second in kills and blocks for Dunbar during her sophomore season. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68145" first="Jamison" last="Gordon"]:</strong> A 5-10 sophomore setter from Frederick Douglass High School, Gordon is an accurate passer. As a sophomore, Gordon, a talented player, led Frederick Douglass in assists and ranked third in digs. </p> <p><strong>Sara Gdovka:</strong> A 5-10 sophomore outside hitter from West Jessamine High School, Gdovka was instrumental in her team winning the 2020 12th Region title. As a sophomore, Gdovka ranked second in kills and digs for West Jessamine. Godovka possesses solid jumping abilities. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106675" first="Brooke" last="Hager"]:</strong> A 6-2 sophomore middle hitter from West Jessamine High School, Hager is among the prep players carrying momentum over into the club season. Hager led West Jessamine in blocks as a sophomore and demonstrated the ability to read opposing hitters and set up blocks regularly.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106676" first="Peyton" last="Hollon"]:</strong> A 5-7 sophomore libero/defensive specialist from Frederick Douglass High School, Hollon is fresh off a successful prep season. Hollon led her high school team in service aces while ranking second in digs as a sophomore. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106677" first="Nyla" last="Gaines"]:</strong> A 5-9 sophomore outside hitter from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Gaines is a steady performer. Gaines, who appeared in 19 of 21 matches for Dunbar during the 2020 high school volleyball season, elevates well.</p> <p><strong>Clara Hawley:</strong> A 5-8 sophomore libero/defensive specialist from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Hawley is another steady performer. Hawley can deliver as a back row hitter and pursues consistently. </p>