Kentucky Indiana Volleyball Academy 17s Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three teams make up this division for KIVA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Red</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad has two new faces, but eight return from last year's 16 Red squad. Those two new faces are two talented 5-11 middle blockers in Woodford County junior [player_tooltip player_id='212357' first='Kamya' last='Mahorn'] and Providence junior [player_tooltip player_id='397719' first='Haidyn' last='Carter'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things start on defense and Assumption junior Auburn commit [player_tooltip player_id='212396' first='Emily' last='Keiran'] excels there. Teammate [player_tooltip player_id='212399' first='Kathryn' last='O'Toole'] will also play defensive specialist along with Kentucky Country Day senior [player_tooltip player_id='477118' first='Ryelle' last='Rondo']. Rondo, who will attend Alabama, will also play some outside hitter. Assumption junior [player_tooltip player_id='212400' first='Jillian' last='Bohannon'] will then set up a number of talented players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team has two powerful, experienced middle hitters in the 6-6 [player_tooltip player_id='212253' first='Jessica' last='Smallwood'] from Elizabethtown and Mercy junior [player_tooltip player_id='479273' first='Mady' last='Yaden']. Bohannan can also set up two solid outside/opposite hitters in Bryan Station junior [player_tooltip player_id='212249' first='Cameron' last='Owens'] and Assumption junior [player_tooltip player_id='212398' first='Ella' last='Askin'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The coaches are Anne Kordes and Allison Gregory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad is carrying 11 with some traveling a distance to practice with this squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three defenders are Frederick Douglass junior [player_tooltip player_id='486904' first='Ava' last='Simonsen'], Mercy junior Reese Houston and Silver Creek junior [player_tooltip player_id='771519' first='Aryn' last='Heeke']. The squad is carrying two setters in Lafayette junior [player_tooltip player_id='397717' first='Elise' last='Trimble'] and Frederick Douglass junior Olivia Orr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two hitters are trying to give the team solid play at outside hitter and another spot. Bryan Station junior [player_tooltip player_id='212250' first='Micah' last='Robinson'] hopes to make an impact as a middle hitter and Manual junior [player_tooltip player_id='768464' first='Avery' last='Schrenger'] hopes to also contribute at opposite hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talented Sacred Heart junior Gracie Eybel hopes to do well in the middle with Evansville North junior [player_tooltip player_id='494418' first='Libby' last='Ryan'] looking to make an impact at outside hitter. Rounding out the roster are two opposite hitters in Manual junior Avery Easley and Mercy junior [player_tooltip player_id='479301' first='Allison' last='O'Shea'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The coaches are Kentucky Country Day head coach Sarah Bell along with Maddie Cox and Kelli Conder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A total of 11 players also grace this roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kentucky Country Day's [player_tooltip player_id='479290' first='Ashlynn' last='Smith'] and Sacred Heart junior Anna Young are the defensive specialists. The team has two setters in Mercy junior [player_tooltip player_id='479299' first='Addison' last='Davis'] and Christian Academy of Indiana junior Ella Peach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tates Creek junior Desiree Kinnon is listed as a middle blocker with Rivet junior Claudia Herman and Scott County junior Willow Morgan playing both the middle blocker and opposite hitter positions. Male junior [player_tooltip player_id='586459' first='Ava' last='Jones'], Frederick Douglass junior Hannah Rogers, Christian Academy of Indiana junior Regan Barth and Assumption junior [player_tooltip player_id='212401' first='Addison' last='Pence'] will play both the outside and opposite hitter positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derek Wilhelmus and Remy Kennedy are the team coaches. All three teams play in the Mideast Power League in Muncie, Indiana on Jan. 4 and 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212249"],"_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-674e2d50bfafe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owens (pictured) is as tough as anyone in the state when she generates a lot of power into balls. Defenders have to be in the right position or they are tough to dig up. Owens is trying to become a solid all-around player also putting forth solid effort on defense. Owens also has incredible timing on her blocks and is a consistent server. Owens had 467 kills, 32 assisted blocks, 264 digs and 50 aces for the Defenders this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212357"],"_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-674e2ed8905a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mahorn will help this team form a solid front line. Mahorn hustles hard on every play. She mixes up her hits very well making great in-air adjustments. Mahorn can deliver in a number of ways. She makes great passes, blocks tough shots and quickly reacts to tipped balls to keep plays alive. Mahorn is the ultimate team player constantly motivating teammates vocally and by example. Mahorn had 446 kills, 228 digs, 50 aces and 20 solo blocks for Woodford County this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212400"],"_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-674e2ed8905f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bohannon has shown she is ready to lead the quick offense for Assumption in the fall. The Appalachian State commit does a good job moving her feet to make sound sets. Bohannon can set balls short and long at a number of different angles, including back sets. Bohannon also uses her athleticism well to track down balls. Bohannon had 224 assists to go with 49 digs for the state champion Rockets this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494418"],"_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-674e72ab3af9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan does a great job using her size to control the net. Ryan can send balls flying to the back row from the middle and pins. She also hits balls well off blockers. Ryan is a solid swing blocker for Evansville North.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["479290"],"_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-674e34082d7de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith does a wonderful job squaring her arms up with balls and pushing them forward for consistent two to three-point passes. Smith is not afraid to extend her arms to pop balls in the air and keep plays alive. Smith also does a great job covering the net. Smith lands a good number of aces as a server. Smith led KCD with 263 digs last year to go with 28 aces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->