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<p>Outside hitters are expected to be among the top seniors in Region 8 throughout the 2023 high school volleyball season.</p>
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<p>A look at four 2024 Region 8 outside hitters to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261005' first='Renee' last='Borders'] </strong>is versatile as an outside hitter/defensive specialist. A player with a diverse skill set, Borders can produce both offensively and defensively from multiple positions. Borders, an outside hitter who is quick and agile, elevates well at the net, completing hits regularly.</p>
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<p><strong>Emma Dorton </strong>is productive and can contribute to several statistical categories regularly. Dorton is capable of attacking from the back row and possesses the agility and coordination to transition quickly from defense into attack mode. Consistent, Dorton can hit balls from various angles and areas effectively.</p>
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<p><strong>Lexi McGee </strong>is a reliable and consistent hitter with a strong skill set who can make an impact offensively. In addition, McGee works well with the middle blocker on blocks. McGee possesses solid jumping skills and reads opposing defenses accurately. Athletic, McGee hits consistently from both the front row and the back row.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='208895' first='Sophie' last='Spainer']</strong> is able to hit and make an impact from multiple positions. An outside hitter/right side hitter, Spainer can deliver as a hitter from either side of the net, providing strong swings along the front row. Athletic, Spainer possesses solid back row skills.</p>
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Outside hitters are expected to be among the top seniors in Region 8 throughout the 2023 high school volleyball season.
A look at four 2024 Region 8 outside hitters to watch follows.
Renee BordersReneeBorders
OH
Collins | 2024 StateKYis versatile as an outside hitter/defensive specialist. A player with a diverse skill set, Borders can produce both offensively and defensively from multiple positions. Borders, an outside hitter who is quick and agile, elevates well at the net, completing hits regularly.
Emma Dorton is productive and can contribute to several statistical categories regularly. Dorton is capable of attacking from the back row and possesses the agility and coordination to transition quickly from defense into attack mode. Consistent, Dorton can hit balls from various angles and areas effectively.
Lexi McGee is a reliable and consistent hitter with a strong skill set who can make an impact offensively. In addition, McGee works well with the middle blocker on blocks. McGee possesses solid jumping skills and reads opposing defenses accurately. Athletic, McGee hits consistently from both the front row and the back row.
Sophie SpainerSophieSpainer
OH
Simon Kenton | 2024 StateKY is able to hit and make an impact from multiple positions. An outside hitter/right side hitter, Spainer can deliver as a hitter from either side of the net, providing strong swings along the front row. Athletic, Spainer possesses solid back row skills.
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