Five 2025 15th Region Defensive Specialists to Watch

<p>Defensive specialists will be among the 15th Region’s top sophomores in the 2022 high school volleyball season. </p> <p>A look at five 2025 15th Region defensive specialists to watch follows. </p> <p><strong>Gabriella Damron</strong> is a sophomore defensive specialist for East Ridge High School. Damron, who digs and pursues well from the defensive specialist position, was a reliable contributor for East Ridge throughout her freshman season. Quick, Damron covers the court thoroughly.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="172937" first="Savannah" last="Fields"]</strong> is a sophomore defensive specialist for Belfry High School. Fields flourished at her position as a freshman, delivering for Belfry throughout the prep volleyball campaign. Athletic, Fields is a productive back row hitter who has displayed the ability to deliver from various parts of the court.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="159344" first="Christian" last="Howell"]</strong> is a sophomore defensive specialist for Betsy Layne High School. Howell, who possesses solid defensive skills and passing skills, enjoyed a breakout season for Betsy Layne as a freshman. An experienced high school volleyball player, Howell excels at ball control and passing. </p> <p><strong>Anna Matton</strong> is a sophomore defensive specialist for Pike County Central High School. Matton delivered for Pike County Central throughout her freshman season in 2021, displaying the ability to produce from back row consistently. Agile, Matton moves well from side to side. </p> <p><strong>Jenna Ousley</strong> is a sophomore defensive specialist for Pikeville High School. Ousley was among the leaders for her high school team as a freshman during the 2021 high school volleyball season. Quick, Ousley makes challenging digs routinely and provides accurate passes. </p>