Five 2027 Region 5 Players On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eighth graders are contributing for multiple Region 5 teams in the 2022 high school volleyball season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2027 Region 5 players on the rise follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484296' first='Molly' last='Kisegy']</strong> is an eighth grade defensive specialist for Bardstown High School. Kisegy possesses solid defensive skills and passing skills. Athletic, Kisegy is quick, covers the court thoroughly and can make an impact as a back row hitter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='535275' first='Olivia' last='Mantooth'] </strong>is an eighth grade outside hitter for Adair County High School. Mantooth possesses solid jumping skills and adjusts well to sets coming from any location. A reliable hitter, Mantooth completes attack hits consistently and can produce as a passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='755641' first='Claire' last='Melton']</strong> is an eighth grade defensive specialist for Taylor County High School. Melton possesses strong back row skills and makes accurate passes regularly. Comfortable hitting from any area on the court, Melton digs and pursues well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sofia Romero-Padilla </strong>is an eighth grade opposite hitter/defensive specialist/outside hitter for North Hardin Classical Christian School. Versatile, Romero-Padilla possesses a diverse skill set which allows her to deliver from across the court. Able to excel on both offense and defense, Romero-Padilla can hit consistently from various parts of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madelyn Yates </strong>is an eighth grade outside hitter for Taylor County High School. Yates can thrive as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. A player who provides a strong presence along the front row, Yates works well with the middle blocker on blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->