Academy Girls HS Summer League, Week 1 Preview

<p>It’s that time of year, folks. School is out, but volleyball never is. Academy, one of the largest facilities I’m familiar with, is more than capable of hosting no less than 20 teams from around central Indiana in their six weeks plus an end-of-summer tournament. Here’s who I’m watching tonight:</p> <p><strong>Greenfield Central</strong></p> <p>More often than not, the emails I’ve personally received has some asking, "why not us?" In this case, the Cougars have a legitimate beef; there are plenty of kids available to watch. I’m hoping to catch <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85871" first="Morgan" last="Hornaday"] (’22, 5-10 S) </strong>running the show, and what they might have to offer for their future.</p> <p><strong>Shelbyville</strong></p> <p>This 4A school has turned some heads in recent years, and by playing in one of the toughest volleyball conferences in the state, more club kids need to have that exposure to high-level talent outside of the high school gym. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="107708" first="Gracie" last="Leffler"] (’22, 5-10 S)</strong> will run a 5-1 again, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85869" first="Emma" last="Nolley"] (’22, 5-7 DS/L) </strong>looks to be a primary passer. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="107707" first="Riley" last="Lee"] (’23, 5-4 DS/L)</strong> might make that competition tougher than in years past.</p> <p><strong>Clinton Prairie</strong></p> <p>This smaller school is playing one of their tougher summer schedules that I can remember, and have joined the "volleyball schools" for the competition that gets them over the hump in the fall. Look for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="108606" first="Sydney" last="Swan"] (’23, 5-10 OH)</strong> to lead the way for the Gophers.</p> <p><strong>Whiteland</strong></p> <p>Just a few short years ago, Whiteland’s volleyball team consisted of basketball players just looking to stay active. But with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="85805" first="Sarah" last="Scott"] (’21, 5-10 MB) </strong>getting to play at Taylor University this coming fall, people are starting to notice the Warriors and the athleticism they bring. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="125431" first="Grace" last="Meluskey"] (’22, 5-2 DS/L)</strong> is libero-jersey material, with fellow classmate <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="125432" first="Lindsey" last="Jones"] (’22, 5-9 OH)</strong> also adding some much-needed club experience.</p>