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<p>The 15th Region features several talented seniors, some of whom are outside hitters. </p>
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<p>A look at five 2023 15th Region outside hitters to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='170951' first='Kierstin' last='Coleman']</strong> is a senior outside hitter for East Ridge High School. Coleman delivers as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer regularly. Agile and quick-reacting, Looney is a leader for her team who produces in multiple categories. </p>
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<p><strong>Kyra Looney</strong> is a senior outside hitter for Shelby Valley High School. Looney can deliver from both the front row and the back row regularly. An outside hitter who routinely displays explosiveness at the net, Looney can produce as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. </p>
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<p><strong>McKinnley Martin</strong> is a senior outside hitter for Floyd Central High School. Martin is a consistent hitter who routinely delivers accurate passes from her position. Reliable, Martin works well with the middle blocker on blocks and reads opposing defenses accurately. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207239' first='Kara' last='Ward']</strong> is a senior outside hitter for Paintsville High School. Among the leaders for her team, Ward is athletic and possesses strong jumping ability. Able to adjust well to sets coming from any location, Ward can hit from both the front row and the back row consistently. </p>
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<p><strong>Tia Wesley</strong> is a senior outside hitter/middle hitter for Betsy Layne High School. Wesley is versatile and can play multiple positions along the front row. A player with a diverse skill set, Wesley hits and blocks at a high level, working well with teammates. </p>
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The 15th Region features several talented seniors, some of whom are outside hitters.
A look at five 2023 15th Region outside hitters to watch follows.
Kierstin ColemanKierstinColeman
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East Ridge | 2023 StateKY is a senior outside hitter for East Ridge High School. Coleman delivers as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer regularly. Agile and quick-reacting, Looney is a leader for her team who produces in multiple categories.
Kyra Looney is a senior outside hitter for Shelby Valley High School. Looney can deliver from both the front row and the back row regularly. An outside hitter who routinely displays explosiveness at the net, Looney can produce as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer.
McKinnley Martin is a senior outside hitter for Floyd Central High School. Martin is a consistent hitter who routinely delivers accurate passes from her position. Reliable, Martin works well with the middle blocker on blocks and reads opposing defenses accurately.
Kara WardKaraWard
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Paintsville | 2023 StateKY is a senior outside hitter for Paintsville High School. Among the leaders for her team, Ward is athletic and possesses strong jumping ability. Able to adjust well to sets coming from any location, Ward can hit from both the front row and the back row consistently.
Tia Wesley is a senior outside hitter/middle hitter for Betsy Layne High School. Wesley is versatile and can play multiple positions along the front row. A player with a diverse skill set, Wesley hits and blocks at a high level, working well with teammates.
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