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<p>Freshmen defensive specialists are contributing for multiple Region 3 teams in the 2023 high school volleyball season. </p>
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<p>A look at four 2027 Region 3 defensive specialists to watch follows. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='776404' first='Morgan' last='Higgins']</strong> is quick-reacting and covers the court extensively. Higgins can deliver from various areas of the court regularly. A precise passer, Higgins works well with teammates. Higgins is able to make quality scramble plays and cover the court efficiently from her position.</p>
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<p><strong>Lexi Jones</strong> is a talented defensive specialist who makes an impact in multiple categories regularly. Jones possesses solid defensive skills and passing skills which allow her to excel as a defensive specialist. A consistent back row hitter, Jones is quick and covers the court thoroughly.</p>
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<p><strong>Macey Kahn</strong> is athletic and makes defensive plays from her position routinely. Agile, Kahn moves well from side to side and is successful as a back row hitter in addition to digging effectively. Able to deliver from various parts of the court, Kahn can contribute at the net routinely.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='535239' first='Abbigail' last='Shivers']</strong> possesses strong defensive skills and passing skills. Quick and agile, Shivers excels at ball control and passing. Athletic, Shivers moves well from side to side. Accurate, Shivers is a back row standout who uses a solid skill set and can contribute as a server. </p>
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Freshmen defensive specialists are contributing for multiple Region 3 teams in the 2023 high school volleyball season.
A look at four 2027 Region 3 defensive specialists to watch follows.
Is this you, Morgan HigginsMorganHiggins
DS/L
Muhlenberg County | 2027 KY
is quick-reacting and covers the court extensively. Higgins can deliver from various areas of the court regularly. A precise passer, Higgins works well with teammates. Higgins is able to make quality scramble plays and cover the court efficiently from her position.
Lexi Jones is a talented defensive specialist who makes an impact in multiple categories regularly. Jones possesses solid defensive skills and passing skills which allow her to excel as a defensive specialist. A consistent back row hitter, Jones is quick and covers the court thoroughly.
Macey Kahn is athletic and makes defensive plays from her position routinely. Agile, Kahn moves well from side to side and is successful as a back row hitter in addition to digging effectively. Able to deliver from various parts of the court, Kahn can contribute at the net routinely.
Is this you, Abbi ShiversAbbiShivers
5'2" | DS/L/OH
McLean County | 2027 StateKY
possesses strong defensive skills and passing skills. Quick and agile, Shivers excels at ball control and passing. Athletic, Shivers moves well from side to side. Accurate, Shivers is a back row standout who uses a solid skill set and can contribute as a server.
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Shivers
5'2" | DS/L/OH
McLean County | 2027
State
KY
possesses strong defensive skills and passing skills. Quick and agile, Shivers excels at ball control and passing. Athletic, Shivers moves well from side to side. Accurate, Shivers is a back row standout who uses a solid skill set and can contribute as a server. 
