Five 2027 14th Region Players On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eighth graders are contributing for multiple 14th Region teams in the 2022 high school volleyball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2027 14th Region players on the rise follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rachel Allen</strong> is an eighth grade outside hitter for Hazard High School. Allen provides strong swings and can be a reliable hitter from both the front row and the back row. Athletic, Allen possesses solid back row skills and reads opposing defenses successfully. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Macey Brown</strong> is an eighth grade outside hitter for Owsley County High School. Brown elevates well at the net and possesses strong jumping skills. Able to hit consistently from both the front row and the back row, Brown adjusts well to sets coming from any location. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Valerie Maggard</strong> is an eighth grade defensive specialist for Breathitt County High School. Maggard digs and pursues well, possessing the ability to deliver defensively from various parts of the court. A solid back row hitter, Maggard has displayed the ability to set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484291' first='Zoe' last='Miller']</strong> is an eighth grade setter/outside hitter for Knott County Central High School. Miller is a vocal leader who possesses strong communication skills. Athletic, Miller makes quick decisions on the court and runs the offense successfully. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Natalie Price</strong> is an eighth grade setter/defensive specialist for Lee County High School. Price possesses solid passing skills and defensive skills. A consistent passer, Price covers the court extensively and digs and pursues well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->