Five Attackers to See at MEPL #1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mideast Power League will offer three tournament weekend this club cycle. Their slate of events with U15-U18 divisions on January 4th in Muncie, IN and Louisville, KY. Here are five hitters to see representing Ohio set to compete that weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='763893' first='Peyton' last='Hanna']</strong> - MH | Elite VBTC 16 Black<br>The 6'1 sophomore middle average two kills per set for Alder this past high school season as she is just shy of 200 total kills for her varsity career. She will again compete for Elite VBTC where she was a key factor for them last season. Her offensive game continues to expand as she gets up well around her setter while also showing good footwork off of one foot overhead of her setter. She is on the rankings radar as it will be fun to track her continued progress this club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502638' first='Rasherly' last='Caceres']</strong> - RS | Elite VBTC 17 Black<br>There is anticipation to see Caceres play this club season after she arrived on the rankings radar last season. With over 250 kills for varsity career, she is athletic and potential to be a physical attacker. Her play for Pickerington North highlighted point scoring with authority at times as an opposite side hitter. Just a sophomore, be sure to see her compete for Elite VBTC's top 17U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='769869' first='Reese' last='Knox']</strong> - MH | Elite VBTC 15 Black<br>Recently learning about Knox, she is on the radar for more evaluation this club season. She has a lot of potential, especially as she continues to develop through Elite VBTC's fast action in their middle transition. She gets up early and shows good awareness of space, timing and and creating an open position to her setter to be able to score. Her athleticism and the continued training and competition this club season should pay big dividends for her growth over the next several months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435359' first='Kennedy' last='Haucke']</strong> - OH | TSE 16 White (*pictured)<br>Haucke makes the club switch to [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite'] where she will compete for their 16 White team. At 5'10, she has the ability to bring big pace when she gets her feet to the ball and is on time with the offensive tempo. Her arm control can drive the ball through the heart of the opponent's court or move the ball towards the edges of the block with good purpose. She is among the young corps of athletes that plays for a good McNicholas varsity team so she knows how to complete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Taylor Thiery</strong> - OH/RS | TSE 17 White<br>Thiery played in a reserve role for the DI state champs at Seton but would contribute more with most varsity teams given her ability to swing aggressively at a variety of attack points. At 5'9, her transition footwork on both sides of the court is fundamentally sound and when she can step-close to the ball her arm speed increases producing good pace upon contact. Thiery is a junior and will be a key option for a good TSE 17 White team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->