Mid-Season Report: Metro Buckeye Leaders
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We are at the midpoint of the season as several conferences are set to begin the second round of playing each opponent. In the Metro Buckeye Conference it is Dayton Chrisitian that is leading the way as they are currently…
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Continue ReadingWe are at the midpoint of the season as several conferences are set to begin the second round of playing each opponent. In the Metro Buckeye Conference it is Dayton Chrisitian that is leading the way as they are currently undefeated in league play while sitting at 12-1 overall. Prospects among this league’s statistical leaders are as follows:
Offense
Caroline Moyer
Caroline
Moyer
5'10" | OH
Dayton Christian | 2022
State
OH
– 2022 | Dayton Christian
Moyer has seen the most opportunities offensively for the Warriors. She leads the league in total kills with 153 for an average of 3.9 kills per set. As an outside hitter, she is terminating the ball at nearly 53% and is efficient as she is hitting .424. Moyer has fluid movement in her approach work and when on time can create contact that can generate good power. To date, she has nearly 750 career kills.
Aaliyah Longshaw – 2022 | Yellow Springs
The 5’6 senior is a big factor for the Bulldogs. She finished 2020 with 200+ kills and is their primary offensive threat this season. In 11 matches she has earned 135 kills for a 3.7 kills per set average. On the defensive side, she is one of three conference athletes that has collected over 100 digs so far this season. Although she is limited in her contact point given her size, she maximizes her athleticism well and swings with an aggressive and quick arm.
Defense
Angelina Smith – 2022 | Yellow Springs
Smith is one of the most complete athletes in the league regarding her productivity and contributions. As she is currently sixth among offensive players for total kills on the season, she currently leads the conference in both primary defensive categories. Smith currently leads with 29 total blocks and has 157 total digs, which is 30+ more than the next athlete in that category. She is third in total service aces with 39.
Setting
Isabelle Thompson
Isabelle
Thompson
5'8" | S
Dayton Christian | 2022
State
OH
– 2022 | Dayton Christian
Thompson is the current school record holder for total assists in a career for Dayton Christian. Her experience and court leadership are a key element to this team’s effort and success. She has a couple of capable and productive targets that do the bulk of the point scoring for this team. This season is shaping up to be her most productive of her four years as she has 298 total assists after 13 matches. She is averaging about eight assists per set and is among conference leaders in total digs and total service aces.