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2025 Rankings Update: Top Right Side Hitters

2025 Rankings Update: Top Right Side Hitters
Steve LeMaster
Steve LeMaster
August 14, 2024 @ 09:41 PM
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Madelyn Blakey
Madelyn Blakey 6'2" | RS | 2025
KY
Caroline Bates
Caroline Bates 5'8" | RS | 2025
KY
Samantha Akridge
Samantha Akridge 5'9" | RS | 2025
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Right side hitters are among the players ranked in the Prep Dig Kentucky 2025 Rankings, which have been updated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at the top right side hitters in the 2025 Prep Dig Kentucky Rankings follows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["269865"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66bd64d527cb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blakey can hit and set at a high level, delivering as a talented right side hitter routinely. Able to make an impact offensively and defensively, Blakey can provide quality blocks and dig for quick attacks regularly. Blakey is athletic and works well with teammates. A productive athlete, Blakey is carrying momentum into her senior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159345"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66bd64d527d14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bates is among the high school volleyball players on the rise in Region 7 and will carry momentum over into her senior campaign. Agile, Bates possesses strong jumping skills. Quick-reacting, Bates works well with the middle blocker on blocks and digs for quick attacks regularly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159347"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66bd64d527d59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Akridge provides a solid balance of offense and defense at her position. Agile, Akridge is quick-reacting, works well with the middle blocker on blocks and can be an offensive threat across the court. Consistent and reliable, Akridge will continue to be a leader for her team in the 2024 high school volleyball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Carsyn Griffin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ryle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66bd64d527de5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griffin is a versatile player with a diverse skill set who can deliver from multiple positions routinely. Agile and athletic, Griffin blocks at a high level. Quick reacting, Griffin reads the setter accurately and adjusts her approach to get the most out of attacks. Griffin has committed to North Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Right side hitters are among the players ranked in the Prep Dig Kentucky 2025 Rankings, which have been updated.

Madelyn Blakey

Madelyn Blakey

KY
RS
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS RS
CLASS 2025
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Madelyn
Blakey RS
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Lafayette
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: Top Right Side Hitters
Blakey can hit and set at a high level, delivering as a talented right side hitter routinely. Able...
Written by Steve LeMaster
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Madelyn Blakey

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State: Kentucky
School: Lafayette
Club: Lexington United
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Caroline Bates

Caroline Bates

KY
RS
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS RS
CLASS 2025
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Caroline
Bates RS
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Christian Academy-Louisville
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: Top Right Side Hitters
Bates is among the high school volleyball players on the rise in Region 7 and will carry momentum...
Written by Steve LeMaster
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Caroline Bates

State: Kentucky
School: Christian Academy-Louisville
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Samantha Akridge

Samantha Akridge

KY
RS
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS RS
CLASS 2025
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Samantha
Akridge RS
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Taylor County
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: Top Right Side Hitters
Akridge provides a solid balance of offense and defense at her position. Agile, Akridge is quick-reacting, works well...
Written by Steve LeMaster
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Samantha Akridge

State: Kentucky
School: Taylor County
Club: Central Kentucky Volleyball Academy
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Carsyn Griffin

Carsyn Griffin

POS RS
CLASS 2025

Carsyn Griffin

School: Ryle
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