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<p>Several versatile Region 9 seniors are preparing to compete in the 2023 high school volleyball season. </p>
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<p>A look at four versatile 2024 Region 9 players to watch follows. </p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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Several versatile Region 9 seniors are preparing to compete in the 2023 high school volleyball season.
A look at four versatile 2024 Region 9 players to watch follows.
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Kiana DinnKianaDinn
5'10" | OH
Ryle | 2024 State#138NationKY 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.
Macy LentzMacyLentz
5'10" | S
St. Henry | 2024 StateKYis 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.
Lucy Simons 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.
Sadie SmithSadieSmith
S
Cooper | 2024 StateKYis 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.
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Kiana
Dinn
5'10" | OH
Ryle | 2024
State
#138
Nation
KY
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. 
Macy
Lentz
5'10" | S
St. Henry | 2024
State
KY
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. 
