Sound Day Two MAVA Club Challenge hitters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second day of the MAVA Club Challenge in Louisville had a number of tight games. That included the 17/18 Girls Division Gold Bracket championship game between the MAVA 17 and 16 Select teams. The 16 Select (6-0) pulled off the championship winning the third game of the set, 15-13 when Taylor County sophomore outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='484299' first='Madelynn' last='Yates'] slammed home a kill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bluegrass Reign 17s team wound up winning the Silver bracket pulling off a three-set win over the Valley Volleyball Club. Bluegrass Reign (4-2) rallied to win the next two sets, 25-20 and 15-4 after losing the first one, 25-18.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rapid Fire 18 Blue team knocked off MAVA 17 Blue, 2-1 (25-18, 24-26, 15-11) to claim the Bronze bracket. Rapid Fire 18 Blue (3-3) won three after dropping all three on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Exemplary Hitters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753681"],"_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-67bbe50445f37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright gives the 17 Elite team a sound presence in the middle. She has good follow-throughs on her swings and is a sound blocker. Wright forces opponents to hit balls high or wide making it easier for defensive specialists to pick up balls. Wrights also provides sound net coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753685"],"_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-67bbe9f873d2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lawson provides a sound presence in the middle for the Bluegrass Reign 17s team. Lawson gives the team sound swings and recovers quickly after opponents block her shots to keep plays alive. Lawson is tough on the slide hit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["479306"],"_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":753689,"_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-67bbe9f873d95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wathen did what she could to try to lift the 17 Select squad to the 17/18 Girls Division championship. Wathen uses her size well and puts awesome power into balls. Wathen does a great job adjusting to sets in the air. She had some key aces in the win. Wathen said it's a matter of being in ready position then getting up and swinging at balls when asked about the key to putting great swings on balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753691"],"_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-67bbe9f873ddd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dreher (pictured) mainly played in the middle in high school, but has switched to a more natural outside hitting spot for the 15 Elite team. Regardless of where she hits, Dreher does it with authority. Her cut shots to the lines are especially tough to dig up. They carom off defenders and out of bounds sometimes when defenders are in good position. Dreher constantly makes things happen out of system and hits balls off blockers. She transitions from defense to offense quickly. Her presence frees up the middle for setter dumps. Dreher also sends free balls over with a purpose. Dreher said she tries to play aggressive and practice great habits to be successful on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484247"],"_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-67bbeb15d0784"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frey is a tough left-handed option that is developing into a sound hitter for the 16 Select team. She uses the angles from the right side well to confuse defenders. Frey will only get better playing with the club talent on her team.</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. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->