Watch List 2028: Five Big Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This watch list will continue to grow throughout the club season. For now, here are five big newcomers to the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["608158"],"_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-678528b7392da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Snowden became a nice outside option for the Colts and will continue to grow in the spring. Snowden squares her arms up well to balls to set the West Jessamine rhythm in motion. She has quick reflexes. Snowden then goes up with a purpose offensively. Snowden can angle balls off blockers and mix it soft shots. Snowden also turned into a sound server for the Colts. Snowden had 252 digs, 112 kills and 61 aces this past season, helping West Jessamine go 24-17, capture another 46th District title and win the 12th Region for the eighth time in nine years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["709517"],"_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-67853baac828a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Main (pictured) is as sound as anyone in this class with her size and athleticism. Main quickly became a force at the net for the tradition-rich Crusaders this year. Main goes up strong to the net and mixes in a variety of hard shots and tips to throw off defenders. Main can effectively run tandems with teammates. Main is also a sound blocker. Main had 201 kills, 22 solo blocks and 46 assisted blocks, helping St. Henry go 33-6, win a second straight All "A" state championship, another 34th District crown and finish 9th Region runner-up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["558302"],"_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-67853baac82e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turner dressed for the Pirates as an eighth grader then made a big splash her freshman year. Turner does a great job hitting targets with her attacks. Turner hits a number of balls to the back row forcing defenders to play back. When that happens, she can tap soft ones to the middle for kills. Turner also turned into a sound blocker and passer for Powell County. Turner had 171 kills, 266 digs, 34 solo and 22 assisted blocks this past fall, helping Powell County go 24-10 and win a seventh straight 56th District championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741500"],"_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-67853baac8331"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant has the potential to do some big things for the Generals if she becomes more consistent. She reads hitters well setting up blocks to take away the strong shots. Grant has solid follow-throughs on her hits and displays great enthusiasm on the court. Grant played a role in helping the Generals finish 20-11 this past season that included wins over eventual 3rd Region champion Owensboro and a 29-win Highlands team on the first day of the Halloween Smash.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["697081"],"_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-67853baac8378"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Breeze turned into a nice option for the Vikings under new head coach Taylor Dixon as a freshman. Breeze is creative in finding different ways to put balls down. She can sending standing shots off blockers and down and put enough power into balls to send them to the back row. Breeze also brings value digging up balls and serving to Rowan County. Breeze had 236 kills, 192 digs and 43 aces, helping the Vikings go 21-10, win the 61st District championship and drive to the 16th Region semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. 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