North Oldham, McCracken, GC Tri-Match Takeaways

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Attend the Top 250 Expo 12/1 in Wilder, KY! Use coupon code "GrahamExpo2024" at checkout for $10 off registration fee!</strong> Here's the&nbsp;link to the event page:&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1299/register/kentucky-top-250-expo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://events.prepdig.com/e/1299/register/kentucky-top-250-expo</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three met with one week left in the regular season knowing these games would prepare them even more for the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It looked as though all three teams would finish 1-1 at first after Great Crossing jumped out to a 2-0 advantage on the host North Oldham Mustangs. However, North Oldham played determined to defend the home court after that and came away with a 3-2 win to take both matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Oldham (21-6) bested McCracken, 3-0 then fell behind to Great Crossing 2-0. The Mustangs won the third game, 25-10 then pulled off a 28-26 win in the fourth game on a Hannah Morrison ace after the Warhawks (19-12) withstood four chances at game point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs won the fifth game, 16-14. They led 12-8 and 14-11 before Great Crossing stormed back to tie the game at 14. Then after a long serve, [player_tooltip player_id='212386' first='Reagan' last='Baxter'] pounded down a nice set from sister Berkeley Baxter to end the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='484260' first='Lilah' last='Anthony'] had a great all-around game for the Mustangs. [player_tooltip player_id='477099' first='Lucy' last='Proud'] also had a nice game setting with a number of hitters such as Vita Sensenbrenner and Josie Scales pounding down balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCracken County continued the road tour going 1-1. The Mustangs (29-5) have played in five tournaments plus this tri-match. [player_tooltip player_id='159358' first='Addison' last='Hart'] and [player_tooltip player_id='531304' first='Elizabeth' last='Gilbert'] continue to put balls down with strength on nice sets from [player_tooltip player_id='757541' first='Taylor' last='Dugan']. Libero [player_tooltip player_id='533342' first='Penny' last='Kirkham'] and [player_tooltip player_id='477251' first='Caroline' last='Presswood'] led the way on defense with Presswood landing key saves in the win over Great Crossing. Emily Hatfield, Elli Streutker and [player_tooltip player_id='533343' first='Reagan' last='Hill'] also made contributions in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great Crossing has plenty to build on despite the loss. Libero [player_tooltip player_id='774977' first='Jenna' last='Browning'] set the tone on defense with the tandem of [player_tooltip player_id='269734' first='Kate' last='Rush'] and [player_tooltip player_id='479272' first='Emily' last='Erwin'] putting together solid all-around games doing everything they could to try to help Great Crossing leave with at least one win. Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='612084' first='Kinsley' last='VanGuilder'] also showed some promise for the Warhawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat Leaders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='479272' first='Emily' last='Erwin'], Great Crossing - 32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='159358' first='Addison' last='Hart'], McCracken County - 31</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='269734' first='Kate' last='Rush'], Great Crossing - 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='212386' first='Reagan' last='Baxter'], North Oldham - 24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='531304' first='Elizabeth' last='Gilbert'], McCracken County - 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='484260' first='Lilah' last='Anthony'], North Oldham - 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vita Sensenbrenner, North Oldham - 16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josie Scales, North Oldham - 14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='757541' first='Taylor' last='Dugan'], McCracken County - 76</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush - 58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berkeley Baxter, North Oldham - 39</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='477099' first='Lucy' last='Proud'], North Oldham - 35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erwin - 17</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Digs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell Floyd, North Oldham - 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony - 25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='774977' first='Jenna' last='Browning'], Great Crossing - 18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erwin - 18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aces</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='533342' first='Penny' last='Kirkham'], McCracken County - 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erin Thomas, Great Crossing - 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hannah Morrison, North Oldham - 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sensenbrenner - 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lillian Pantess, North Oldham - 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='212386' first='Reagan' last='Baxter'] - 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berkeley Baxter - 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony - 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush - 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Performances</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["706522"],"_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-670afa26d3036"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sensenbrenner (pictured) is a force for the Mustangs in the middle taking advantage of her size. She brings a nice offensive option and has good form on her blocking. In this tri-match, her serving went a long way keeping potent offenses out of rhythm. Sensenbrenner said playing in games like the win over Great Crossing helps the Mustangs pick things back up if they are behind trying to come back to win.</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":704361,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Campbell Floyd","_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":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Oldham","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Union","_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-670afa26d31d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Floyd is trying to do her part to make sure the Mustangs receive those important first touches. They have some solid hitters when they can take their swings. Floyd lays out for a lot of balls keeping plays alive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["477251"],"_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-670afa26d32a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Presswood is coming into her groove for the Mustangs. She makes timely digs for McCracken County. She had a nice game serving against North Oldham in the losing effort. Presswood does a great job communicating on the court. Presswood said games like this help the Mustangs prepare for the unexpected.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533342"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":704331,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-670afeaf94a63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kirkham is giving the Mustangs another solid year of first contacts. She levels her arms to balls to make sure they go forward to the setter. Kirkham has also given McCracken County a number of points off serves this year. Kirkham said facing North Oldham and Great Crossing helps the team be better prepared for tough postseason games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["269734"],"_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-670afeaf94aa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rush had an outstanding all-around game contributing in every statistical category. She teams up with [player_tooltip player_id='479272' first='Emily' last='Erwin'] well in the front row. They set each other up to put balls down. Rush had a tough swing that's hard to dig up if blocks do not slow it down. Rush reads defenses well and has great placement on balls for the hitters. Rush uses her athleticism well to time blocks and land aces.</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":704370,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='774977' first='Jenna' last='Browning']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Great Crossing","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='510734' first='Lexington' last='United']","_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-670afeaf94b2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Browning has really picked up her play defensively this season for the Warhawks. She anticipates where balls are going and goes hard after them trying to start the Great Crossing offensive rhythm and keep plays alive. She listens to her teammates well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->