Unsung Teams And Players From 2A

<p>As we quickly approach regional Saturday, there are many teams and players that I know less than zero about. This series identifies and promotes those teams achieving and a high level, the players that got them this far, and who they get to play on Saturday.</p> <p><strong>South Central (27-6)</strong></p> <p>The Satellites, who finished second in the Porter County Conference, rolled through their sectional without dropping a set. Next up is a Saturday afternoon match against North Judson-San Pierre (11-18), with a possible regional final matchup against volleyball power Andrean in the evening. Getting this far isn't the issue for SC, it's getting to the next level of success that seems to have eluded the Satellites in recent memory. I'm sure the ladies will be leaning on <strong>Tatum Wade ('24, 5-9 OH), </strong>who plays well beyond her years and will use her Dunes training to find another level of success.</p> <p><strong>Rossville (17-15)</strong></p> <p>The Hornets, losing to a tough Clinton Prairie team in five sets earlier in the season, produced an epic comeback victory over the Gophers to win the sectional. Up next for Rossville is South Adams (26-8), an on-again, off-again visitor to this year's top five in 2A. Here's to hoping their floor defense is as polished as it was this past Saturday, where primary-passing outside <strong>Demi Freeman ('23, 5-10 OH/RS)</strong> had a double-double (12k, 16d) in the sectional final.</p> <p><strong>South Putnam (20-7)</strong></p> <p>The Eagles, out of Greencastle, had to also go the distance against North Putnam twice this year. One of those times was a win in five at home for a conference match, and the other was in the sectional final. On tap for the Eagles this coming Saturday is 2A top five Western Boone (24-8), who is no stranger to the postseason. <strong>Brie Miller ('22, 5-10 OH)</strong> will need to bring all of her four-plus kills per set and then some against the Stars.</p> <p><strong>Union County (18-8)</strong></p> <p>The Patriots, coming out of the eastern part of the state, had also played their sectional final opponent earlier in the season, losing in a sweep against Hagerstown in early October. Fast-forward to this past Saturday, and it was a completely different story. Winning in five is one thing, having to survive <strong>Carly Cox's</strong> 17 kills and defend their home floor in the process was a huge hurdle to vault. Up next is Covenant Christian (Indianapolis, 24-6), a top five member as well. <strong>Elyse Peters ('23, 5-10 MB)</strong> will need to equal or better her 17 kill, 4 block performance to keep up with CC.</p>