Five NKYVC Athletes to See at Summerfest

Mike Bryant May 31, 2024 @ 11:41 AM

Sophia Loomis The Loveland product has increased her skill set on both sides of the ball that has become a major factor for NKYVC's top 17U team. At 6'1, her increased scoring provides an offensive presence that increases balance for this squad as she can develop a big arm in front and behind the setter off of one foot. Where she also makes a big impact is defensively at the net as she loads well in her preparation and uses quick movement to get up fast and extend across the tape to fill up big space.   [player_tooltip player_id='507601' first='Grace' last='Portwood'] A 5'9 outside hitter for NKYVC's top 16U team, Portwood has been contributing as a very viable point scorer for this team for multiple seasons. Her increased effectiveness has been a key factor in their season and earning an open-level bid to the upcoming GJNC event. The progress she has made in her physicality as an attacker have increased her terminal impact that seemingly is more efficient as well as in utilizing added arm speed for heavier pace with control to score through all zones.   [player_tooltip player_id='339082' first='Addyson' last='Bianchini'] Having watched Bianchini's game progress over the past couple of club seasons, she is certainly blossoming into a terrific floor leader. Her gains include better footwork and movement around the court as well as confidence and consistency in distributing the full scope of the offense. Her command when pursuing and sending the ball against the flow is an aspect tha is helping this team compete at a high level given it allows her to stay varied in how she uses the many big arms they have.   [player_tooltip player_id='480833' first='Rylee' last='Jewell'] The 5'8 Jewell is a steady piece in the ball control and defensive areas for NKYVC's top 15U team. Her movement is fluid and she creates good angles on balance to put the ball in a good location for their offense. The St. Ursula product has good length for a DS/L role as she can create good range in all directions on the defensive side.   [player_tooltip player_id='484250' first='Teagan' last='Kondik'] (*pictured) Kondik is a 6'1 six-rotation pin that can score from both sides of the court. She is athletic and jumps well to help create a big contact point in the air. Her gains over the club season are noticeable in her momentum build and rhythm of her approach work that leads to what she can do with her arm in the air as she has good arm control to move the ball around. Competing for NKYVC's top 15U team, she has a very bright future for the tradition-rich NDA program from northern Kentucky.

Sophia Loomis
The Loveland product has increased her skill set on both sides of the ball that has become a major factor for NKYVC's top 17U team. At 6'1, her increased scoring provides an offensive presence that increases balance for this squad as she can develop a big arm in front and behind the setter off of one foot. Where she also makes a big impact is defensively at the net as she loads well in her preparation and uses quick movement to get up fast and extend across the tape to fill up big space.