Four Versatile 2024 Region 9 Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several versatile Region 9 seniors are preparing to compete in the 2023 high school volleyball season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at four versatile 2024 Region 9 players to watch follows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["260892"],"_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-64755d4b929bd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='260892' first='Kiana' last='Dinn']</strong> is one of the top high school volleyball players in the state. An outside hitter/setter, Dinn has delivered offensively from both the back row and the front row throughout her career. A consistent passer, Dinn can help set the tone offensively from multiple positions. Dinn can deliver at a high level as both an outside hitter and a setter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["107418"],"_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-64755d4b92a1a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='107418' first='Macy' last='Lentz'] </strong>is a highly productive setter and another one of the state's top high school volleyball players. A player with stellar ball control skills, Lentz is quick and covers the court thoroughly. A vocal leader, Lentz works well with teammates and can contribute as an outside hitter. </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":"Lucy Simons","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_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":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Newport Central Catholic","_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-64755d4b92aa9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucy Simons </strong>makes challenging digs and provides precise passes regularly. A reliable passer, Simons possesses solid ball control skills and defensive skills. Simons, a defensive specialist/outside hitter/right side hitter, makes scramble defensive plays routinely and covers the court extensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["107421"],"_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-64755d4b92aef"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='107421' first='Sadie' last='Smith'] </strong>is a vocal leader who possesses strong communication skills and makes quick decisions on the court routinely. Smith, a setter/defensive specialist, digs and blocks well on defense consistently, runs the offense efficiently and identifies blockers successfully. A player with a diverse skill set, Smith digs for quick attacks routinely. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->