Five 2024 Hitters On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several hitters — some of whom are new additions to the Prep Dig Kentucky 2024 Rankings — are among the top prep players on the rise in the stste. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at five 2024 hitters on the rise follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["394133"],"_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-646ec510cd50c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394133' first='Randi' last='Delong'] </strong>is a right side hitter/outside hitter with a diverse skill set. Versatile, Delong can hit consistently from either side of the net while thriving on defense. Able to hit and set, Delong works well with teammates while delivering from both the front row and the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["394145"],"_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-646ec8c13ffb1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394145' first='Sunny' last='Hilliard'] </strong>can hit at a high level from both the front row and the back row.&nbsp;Athletic, Hilliard is active at the net and reads the opponent's defense accurately.&nbsp;A reliable hitter, Hilliard provides solid blocking, both individually and with the middle blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["394134"],"_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-646ec8c140000"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394134' first='Addison' last='Keith'] </strong>possesses strong back row skills and can produce from various parts of the court. Keith can complete attack hits at a high level frequently. Reliable, Keith reads opposing defenses accurately and excels as a go-to hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["394153"],"_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-646ec8c140047"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394153' first='Emma' last='Lesher'] </strong>adjusts well to sets coming from any location and uses her athleticism to thrive at the net. A player with solid passing ability, Lesher makes an impact from both the front row and the back row regularly. Lesher can score routinely from her position on the left side of the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["394149"],"_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-646ec8c14008c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394149' first='Kristen' last='Schlater'] </strong>elevates well at the net and provides strong hitting regularly. Schlater works with the middle blocker on blocks consistently, making an impact defensively in addition to offensively. A reliable hitter, Schlater possesses a solid skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->