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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227641' first='Ali' last='Hayes']</strong> - OH | Jonathan Alder<br>The junior pin Hayes has been so productive in Alder's most recent three matches. Providing back to back efforts of 18 total kills, she most recently contributed another double figure outing with 11 terminations for a 4.7 k/s average over that span. She has been efficient as well at .388. She uses an aggressive approach pattern to get up and swing with some good heat. At a career best 50% kill rate in 2024, Hayes and the Pioneers are 5-0 to start the season. </p>
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<p><strong>Kendall Turner</strong> - OH | Wayne<br>Senior outside hitter Turner had a solid performance for Wayne earlier this week as they came back after a first-set loss to handle Fairmont to a 3-1 win. Turner offered up a team highs in kills and digs with 13 and 22 respectively. She was also great at the service line with six aces. Wayne has been a program on the rise in recent seasons and Turner as she delivered over 520 kills the previous two seasons. She gets off the floor well and can find scoring success at the net and out of the back row.</p>
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<p><strong>Lily Hamilton</strong> - RS/S | Avon<br>Hamilton did it all for Avon as they earned a hard fought in over Olmsted Falls 3-2 on Tuesday evening. The 5'11 dual threat had a terrific stat line, first helping guide the offense with a team high 20 assists. Avon outhit their opponent in both kills and efficiency. Hamilton also contribute offensively with 12 kills, second on the team, while also picking up 12 digs, and serving up a team high five aces. The Eagles are 4-0 overall.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='289168' first='Layne' last='Graffice']</strong> - OH | Marlington<br>The 5'10 senior Graffice has been a mainstay for Marlington's offense for a few seasons. She is on fire through their first six matches as she is averaging a career best 5.3 kills per set as the Dukes are 5-1 overall. Graffice is making big contributions defensively as well as she is earning career best numbers here as well at nearly 14 digs per match. The Youngstown State commit has a physical arm in the air with good power and range.</p>
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<p><strong>Tylee Davis</strong> - OH | Hillsboro<br>Just a sophomore, Davis made a big contribution in Hillsboro's recent 3-2 win over Chillicothe. She had season highs of 16 kills and 22 digs to help keep her team unbeaten. She has good athleticism to take aggressive swings and even make tough situations work in her favor with good arm and body control. Davis is averaging 2.3 kills and 4.6 digs per set.</p>
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5'11" | OH Jonathan Alder | 2026StateOH - OH | Jonathan Alder The junior pin Hayes has been so productive in Alder's most recent three matches. Providing back to back efforts of 18 total kills, she most recently contributed another double figure outing with 11 terminations for a 4.7 k/s average over that span. She has been efficient as well at .388. She uses an aggressive approach pattern to get up and swing with some good heat. At a career best 50% kill rate in 2024, Hayes and the Pioneers are 5-0 to start the season.
