Five NKYVC 17 Defensive Players to Watch

<p>NKYVC features several 17s that are defensive standouts. <br /> A look at five NKYVC 17 defensive players to watch follows. </p> <p>NKYVC 17-1 Tsunami libero/defensive specialist <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68144" first="Chloe" last="Fortner"]</strong> is a junior from Cooper High School. Uncommitted, Fortner turns the first touch into a solid pass to the setter routinely. Consistent, Fortner is a reliable back row hitter. </p> <p>NKYVC 17-1 Tsunami libero/defensive specialist <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157454" first="Kayla" last="Hostetler"]</strong> is a junior from Notre Dame Academy. Hostetler, who is committed to Eastern Michigan University, thrives defensively. A longtime leader, Hostetler possesses stellar passing skills and defensive skills. </p> <p>NKYVC 17-1 Tsunami defensive specialist <strong>Ava Jacobs</strong> is a junior from Notre Dame Academy. Jacobs, who is uncommitted, digs and pursues well. Quick, Jacobs covers the court extensively. </p> <p>NKYVC 17-2 Tide libero/defensive specialist <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68150" first="Camryn" last="Kohrs"]</strong> is a junior from Newport Central Catholic High School. Uncommitted, Kohrs is athletic and quick. Kohrs can set consistently while producing both defensively and offensively. </p> <p>NKYVC 17-3 Typhoon defensive specialist/outside hitter <strong>Lexi Rogers</strong> is a junior from Holy Cross (Covington) High School. Rogers, who is uncommitted, possesses solid jumping ability. A player with a diverse skill set, Rogers can excel as both a hitter and a passer in addition to providing digs defensively.</p>