Lexington United 15, 55 Elite Overviews

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='510734' first='Lexington' last='United'] 15U Elite teams have shown how far volleyball has come in central Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15 Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group all from the Classes of 2028 is sure to be heard from over the next three years in the 43rd District.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunbar's [player_tooltip player_id='774734' first='Zya' last='Richardson'] and Lexington Catholic's [player_tooltip player_id='768422' first='Elise' last='Millard'] start things off with good passes to setters Lydia Krupp from Tates Creek and Dunbar's Ava Martha. Dunbar's Niva Patel plays outside hitter and defensive specialist. LexCath's [player_tooltip player_id='778170' first='Isabella' last='Tipton'] plays middle and right side and another LexCath player in [player_tooltip player_id='768460' first='Madeline' last='Sisk'] takes big swings from the outside. LexCath's [player_tooltip player_id='774758' first='Noah' last='Cecil'] and Lafayette's [player_tooltip player_id='711994' first='Carli' last='Dotson'] along with Dunbar's [player_tooltip player_id='727151' first='Noelle' last='Davis'] take nice swings from the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team led by head coach Darby Boudon has finished in the top half of four tournaments competed in this season. The team plays in the Players Championship in Louisville on May 31 and June 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>55 Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group is showing a ton of potential. The team did take 17th out of 64 teams in the 15-16 Mideast Power League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunbar freshman Elizabeth Buzard, West Jessamine eighth grader [player_tooltip player_id='774738' first='Ava' last='Smith'] and Frederick Douglass freshman Eva Gold start things off with nice passes to Woodford County freshman setter [player_tooltip player_id='724682' first='Lucy' last='Culbertson']. Lexington Catholic freshman [player_tooltip player_id='778175' first='Stella' last='Clements'] in the middle and outside Allie Hamilton give the team lefthanded presences. Dunbar freshman [player_tooltip player_id='888304' first='Maggie' last='Young'] and Lexington Christian freshman [player_tooltip player_id='778176' first='Jillian' last='Weaver'] make plays on the outside along with Dunbar freshman Julia Mazza. Sayre 5-10 freshman [player_tooltip player_id='774762' first='Margot' last='Kinkead'] makes plays in the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team plays in the Players Championship in Louisville on May 31 and June 1.</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":["727151"],"_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-68314773c8aee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis (pictured) gives the Bulldogs something to look forward to these next three years. Davis has outstanding timing on her blocks. Davis puts good power into balls from both pins. She can also angle balls off blocks with her timing. Davis displays great enthusiasm on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778170"],"_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-68314773c8bc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tipton is turning into a force that teams have to contend with in the middle. Tipton has a good arm swing and finds different ways to put balls down. Tipton mixes in soft hits to keep defenses guessing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778175"],"_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-68314a9cedef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clements is giving the 55 United team a crafty presence in the middle. She smacks balls to the back line and continuously finds ways to hit balls off blockers. Her quick arm swing lets her take full advantage of various angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778176"],"_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-68314a9cedf44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It is tough to double block Weaver, especially from the outside, because she's a dynamic hitter. Weaver angles balls off blockers and out of bounds. She's not afraid to make the necessary adjustments needed to put balls down. Weaver taps balls to the middle when the opening is there. She'll get better as the years go by.</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 -->