BAM Volleyball Club 17, 15 Pink Team Profiles

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This program started in the rural south central part of the state trying to give closer opportunities. Director Josh Devore said the original plan was to name it Barren Adair Metcalfe Volleyball Club, but stuck to just BAMVC when other players from places such as Russell County joined the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The program had just two 15U teams during the 2024 spring club season. That number doubled to four this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17 Pink</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad finished one game above .500 at 18-17 winning the Vette City Challenge 17/18 Girls Division in March. The team also placed fifth in two other tournaments. Sarah Roy led the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team packed a nice one-two punch with Barren County junior middle/outside hitter Ashley Ann Atkinson and Russell County sophomore setter/defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='778285' first='Madelyn' last='Roy']. Glasgow sophomore all-around outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='778289' first='Jamesanna' last='Soto'] also brought all-around presence. Russell County senior middle/outside hitter Jaylee Roy also turned into a nice option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Russell County had four players on the team. The other three were sophomore defensive specialist Maribelle Devore and sophomore right side hitter Piper Garmon. Rounding out the roster were two Adair County players in junior right side/middle blocker Anekah Albrektson and sophomore right side hitter Macy Mann along with Barren County junior defensive specialist [player_tooltip player_id='849202' first='Josey' last='Moore'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15 Pink</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team led by Metcalfe County head coach Ethan Birdwell stayed in-state for all eight tournaments it participated in finishing 12-17 on the season. The highest came fifth out of 14 teams in the 15 Girls Division of the Vette City Challenge in March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glasgow setter [player_tooltip player_id='778295' first='Aubree' last='Norris'] leads the way with teammate Preslee Martin playing right side hitter. Barren County freshmen Katelyn Peden, Chloe Vinson and Raegan Wilson also graze the roster along with Ellah Russell, Raegann Stephens, Makenzie Greer, Isabella Parrish and Lynleigh Martin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533358"],"_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-6832856c8ce1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Atkinson (pictured) is aiming toward a big senior season using her height to take advantage of angles. She has great timing on her blocks and makes crisp passes. She smacks balls to different parts of the court and sends overpasses to open parts of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778285"],"_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-68328db144397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roy may be one of the most underrated players in the 4th Region, if not the state. Roy consistently makes good decisions on the court. She executes tandems on her jump sets and can do the back set. Roy is also a sound passer for the Lakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778289"],"_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-68328db144408"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soto played a number of roles for the Scotties last season including libero. Soto is a pure passer constantly helping get Glasgow in rhythm. Soto does a good job aiming balls away from defenders in the air and on the ground. She can pound balls on one play then take things off them on the next play. Soto had 155 digs and 122 kills for Glasgow last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778295"],"_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-68328db144456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When Glasgow made sound first touches, Norris did a good job setting up the hot hitters. Norris did a good job mixing up the sets. She is also a sound passer and server doing whatever she could to keep plays alive to help propel the Scotties to victory. Norris had 381 assists, 187 digs and 34 aces for Glasgow last fall.</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 -->