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Four 2028 13th Region Risers

Four 2028 13th Region Risers
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Steve LeMaster
Steve LeMaster
November 23, 2024 @ 10:45 PM
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Blakely Castle
Blakely Castle 5'7" | S | 2028
KY
Ashlynn Williamson
Ashlynn Williamson 4'11" | DS/L | 2028
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several freshmen from across the 13th Region continued to rise during the 2024 high school volleyball season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at four 2028 13th Region risers follow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612187"],"_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-6742a78a62d8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Castle possesses strong communication skills and makes quick decisions on the court routinely. Productive, Castle directs the offense effectively and can deliver from various part of the court regularly. A setter/outside hitter, Castle can excel at multiple positions. Castle is a strong communicator who works well with teammates.</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":"Jessie Cheek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Laurel","_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-6742a78a62fc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cheek has displayed agility and quickness early in her prep volleyball career. A player who can produce and excel regularly, Cheek has shown the ability to set consistently and contribute across the court. Cheek identifies blockers successfully and makes quick decisions routinely from her playmaker position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612091"],"_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-6742a78a63043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williamson is a defensive standout who is quick and excels in the back row. Assertive, Williamson uses agility to move and react quickly. Consistent, Williamson is able to deliver defensively consistently. A key player for her prep volleyball team as a freshman, Williamson possesses strong defensive skills and passing skills.</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":"Emma Winkler","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bell County","_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-6742a78a63130"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winkler was among the leaders for her high school volleyball team as a freshman. Highly productive, Winkler possesses strong communication skills, directs the offense efficiently and makes quick decisions on the court routinely. A reliable setter, Winkler covers the court thoroughly. Accurate and consistent, Winkler has displayed both speed and agility early in her prep career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Several freshmen from across the 13th Region continued to rise during the 2024 high school volleyball season.

Blakely Castle

Blakely Castle

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2028
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Blakely
Castle S
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Knox Central
|
KY
Four 2028 13th Region Risers
Castle possesses strong communication skills and makes quick decisions on the court routinely. Productive, Castle directs the offense...
Written by Steve LeMaster
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School: Knox Central
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Jessie Cheek

Jessie Cheek

POS S
CLASS 2028

Jessie Cheek

School: South Laurel
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Ashlynn Williamson

Ashlynn Williamson

KY
DS/L
HEIGHT 4'11"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Ashlynn
Williamson DS/L
Class
2028
Height
4'11"
HS
Harlan County
|
KY
Four 2028 13th Region Risers
Williamson is a defensive standout who is quick and excels in the back row. Assertive, Williamson uses agility...
Written by Steve LeMaster
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Ashlynn Williamson

State: Kentucky
School: Harlan County
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Emma Winkler

Emma Winkler

POS S
CLASS 2028

Emma Winkler

School: Bell County
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