Club Team Preview: Kahiau 16 Navy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kahiau 16 Navy out of the Chelan area is putting the Northwest Power League on notice. A mix of ball control, athleticism, and pinpoint serving have contributed to a fast start, with just one loss so far to an excellent PSVBA 16 squad. The Kahiau side keeps the pressure on their opponents, playing low error and relentlessly working to keep the ball alive on defense. The extensive work done on the beach by so many of the players shows up in their style and volleyball IQ, it's translating and making an impact indoors. Here is a look at the players getting it done in the early part of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249310"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Hughbanks is the go-to attacker for the team, when things were tight in matches at the NWPSL, the sets came her way more often than not. One of the better freshman players in the state, she is a six-rotation outside with a quick powerful arm, and every shot in her toolbox. 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