Rising Heights 16s Teams Outlook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This age group put together two teams. The travel team has some talent on the roster and the regional team could surprise a lot of people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Travel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team won the President's Day Tournament 16 Classic group out of 15 teams in Louisville a couple weekends ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Bullitt 5-10 middle blocker [player_tooltip player_id='612200' first='Kass' last='Bodytko'] made a big impact for the Eagles as a freshman starter. Sophomore teammate Kenzie Gilmore joins her at libero and setter with another teammate [player_tooltip player_id='786209' first='Colleen' last='Mosby'] also coming in at middle blocker. A fourth North Bullitt player in freshman [player_tooltip player_id='713896' first='Emma' last='Wetzstein'] can play outside hitter or defensive specialist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bethlehem freshman libero Annalyn Cambron brings some varsity experience along with Bullitt Central sophomore outside hitter Bailey Richards. Bullitt Central sophomore middle/outside hitter Alaya Allen, sophomore defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='746564' first='Mackenzie' last='Lyon'] and Kynslee Gibson round out the roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The head coach is Gabrielle Campos. The next tournament is the Bluegrass Tournament this Friday to Sunday in Louisville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Regional</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Hardin junior Lorielys Berrios brings varsity experience at defensive specialist for the team. Two Nelson County freshmen in Natalie Dishon and [player_tooltip player_id='742885' first='Ainsley' last='Mays'] will also play there or outside hitter. LKY Homeschool sophomore Skylar Thomas will play in the middle or outside along with [player_tooltip player_id='781965' first='Ariel' last='Hiser'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four other players round out the roster. They are Ava Hood, Marionna Wheatley, Olivia King and Rylee Cook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paige Merrick is the team's head coach. The team next plays in the Union Spring Break Blast on March 22 and 23 in Louisville.</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":["612200"],"_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-67c66be61e582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rising Heights coach Craig Merrick said Bodytko has a ton of potential in her first season playing club ball. He describes her as powerful and athletic that can hit from anywhere on the court. Her repertoire will only grow during the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["713896"],"_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-67c66be61e5e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wetzstein has shown some promise as a young player. She can rise up and win jousts at the net. She makes sound passes then transitions to offense quickly. She has a bright future ahead of her with her work ethic.</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":"Annalyn Cambron","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bethlehem","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='449450' first='Rising' last='Heights Volleyball Club']","_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-67c66be61e685"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cambron brings varsity experience into the club season. Her quick hands help her make a lot of plays. Merrick said she has great energy and good ball control from anywhere on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["742885"],"_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-67c66fb29a1e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mays is also showing some potential as a libero or defensive specialist. She goes hard after balls and her skills will only improve during the club season.</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 -->