Five 2025 Region 9 Outside Hitters to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore outside hitters made impacts for teams across Region 9 during the 2022 high school volleyball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside hitters from the 2025 class will be among the top players in Region 9 for the next two years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2025 Region 9 outside hitters to watch follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Izabel Berger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lloyd Memorial","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64093da4c7052"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Izabel Berger</strong> is versatile and possesses a diverse skill set, allowing her to contribute across the court. Able to make an impact both offensively and defensively, Berger can play multiple positions, An outside hitter/defensive specialist, Berger delivers as both a go-to hitter and a primary passer. Able to elevate at a high level, Berger is a strong back row hitter who reads opposing defenses accurately. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159388"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64093da4c70b3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159388' first='Caroline' last='Eaglin'] </strong>can produce as an outside hitter, right side hitter and a setter. A player who possesses solid jumping ability, Eaglin hits consistently from both the front row and the back row. Quick-reacting, Eaglin is athletic, works well with the middle blocker on blocks and digs for quick attacks regularly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159390"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64093da4c70fe"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='159390' first='Olivia' last='Karlosky'] </strong>possesses strong jumping skills and elevates well at the net. A reliable hitter who is versatile, Karlosky adjusts well to sets coming from any location while hitting consistently from both the front row and the back row.&nbsp;Karlosky works well with the middle blocker on blocks and can contribute as a defensive specialist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Rebecca Kramer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ryle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64093da4c7184"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rebecca Kramer </strong>can contribute from multiple positions in the front row and the back row. Along with outside hitter, Kramer can thrive as a right side hitter and a setter. Agile, Kramer adjusts well to sets coming from any location and possesses solid blocking skills and back row skills. Kramer possesses strong communication skills and provides quality sets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210633"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64093da4c71cc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='210633' first='Ava' last='Tilden'] </strong>was a key contributor for the 2022 Kentucky high school volleyball champion. Tilden excels as an outside hitter, providing strong hits while producing as a blocker. A consistent go-to attacker, Tilden delivers solid swings and precise passes. Tilden uses agility and coordination to transition quickly from defense into attack mode regularly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->