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<p>Hitters are among the freshmen to watch for multiple prep volleyball teams in Region 7.</p>
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<p>A look at four 2027 Region 7 hitters to watch follows.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='535207' first='Isla' last='Ford']</strong> is a talented outside hitter who adjusts as needed to sets coming from any location. Productive, Ford works well with the middle blocker on blocks and provides precise passes. Quick-reacting, Ford displays athleticism routinely and supplies a strong presence at the net. Ford can contribute as both an outside hitter and a middle blocker. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='484247' first='Taylor' last='Frey']</strong> is a productive hitter who makes an impact on the right side of the net regularly. Frey is aggressive in the front row and reacts quickly. Productive, Frey is a strong hitter from the right side who uses quick attacks on offense routinely and has shown the ability to read the setter successfully.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='535215' first='Gracie' last='Montgomery']</strong> is a productive hitter who possesses solid blocking skills. Able to excel as a hitter from both the front row and the back row, Montgomery carries hitting responsibility successfully. Montgomery displays strong defensive skills regularly and can set routinely.</p>
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<p><strong>Lizzie Phelps </strong>adjusts well to sets coming from any location and completes attack hits effectively. Phelps can thrive as a hitter from both the front row and the back row. A player with solid jumping ability, Phelps reads opposing defenses accurately. Consistent, Phelps excels in multiple categories. </p>
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Hitters are among the freshmen to watch for multiple prep volleyball teams in Region 7.
A look at four 2027 Region 7 hitters to watch follows.
Is this you, Isla FordIslaFord
5'10" | OH
Kentucky Country Day | 2027 StateKY
is a talented outside hitter who adjusts as needed to sets coming from any location. Productive, Ford works well with the middle blocker on blocks and provides precise passes. Quick-reacting, Ford displays athleticism routinely and supplies a strong presence at the net. Ford can contribute as both an outside hitter and a middle blocker.
Is this you, Taylor FreyTaylorFrey
5'10" | OH/RS
Sacred Heart Academy | 2027 StateKY
is a productive hitter who makes an impact on the right side of the net regularly. Frey is aggressive in the front row and reacts quickly. Productive, Frey is a strong hitter from the right side who uses quick attacks on offense routinely and has shown the ability to read the setter successfully.
Is this you, Gracie MontgomeryGracieMontgomery
RS
E | 2027 KY
is a productive hitter who possesses solid blocking skills. Able to excel as a hitter from both the front row and the back row, Montgomery carries hitting responsibility successfully. Montgomery displays strong defensive skills regularly and can set routinely.
Lizzie Phelps adjusts well to sets coming from any location and completes attack hits effectively. Phelps can thrive as a hitter from both the front row and the back row. A player with solid jumping ability, Phelps reads opposing defenses accurately. Consistent, Phelps excels in multiple categories.
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Isla
Ford
5'10" | OH
Kentucky Country Day | 2027
State
KY
is a talented outside hitter who adjusts as needed to sets coming from any location. Productive, Ford works well with the middle blocker on blocks and provides precise passes. Quick-reacting, Ford displays athleticism routinely and supplies a strong presence at the net. Ford can contribute as both an outside hitter and a middle blocker. 
Taylor
Frey
5'10" | OH/RS
Sacred Heart Academy | 2027
State
KY
is a productive hitter who makes an impact on the right side of the net regularly. Frey is aggressive in the front row and reacts quickly. Productive, Frey is a strong hitter from the right side who uses quick attacks on offense routinely and has shown the ability to read the setter successfully.
