Three Tates Creek Defensive Players to Watch in 2022

<p>Tates Creek will return multiple experienced defensive players for the 2022 high school volleyball season.</p> <p>A perennial title contender, Tates Creek finished as the 43rd District runner-up and made an appearance in the 11th Region Volleyball Tournament during its latest campaign.  </p> <p>Tates Creek compiled a 23-10 record in the 2021 high school volleyball season.</p> <p>Several Tates Creek players will be carrying momentum over into the offseason and/or club season. </p> <p>Here are three Tates Creek players to watch in 2022. </p> <p><strong>Ellie Simpson </strong>is a 2024 defensive specialist for Tates Creek. Quick and agile, Simpson covers the court extensively from her defensive position. Simpson is a talented back row hitter who can deliver in the front row if needed. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157477" first="Ella" last="Spratt"]</strong> is a 2023 defensive specialist for Tates Creek. Productive, Spratt possesses solid back row skills. Able to deliver as a back row hitter, Spratt has demonstrated the ability to produce in multiple categories during her high school volleyball career.  </p> <p><strong>Kinley Verhoven</strong> is a 2024 defensive specialist for Tates Creek. Verhoven has shown the ability to make challenging digs regularly. A player with a solid skill set, Verhoven is comfortable playing on various parts of the court and digs and pursues well. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>